{"id":61736,"date":"2026-06-16T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=61736"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T07:00:00","slug":"lockton-appoints-stephane-lesperance-as-ceo-of-its-canadian-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=61736","title":{"rendered":"Lockton appoints St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance as CEO of its Canadian Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Lesp\u00e9rance\u00a0given mandate\u00a0to deliver client-first risk, people, and benefits solutions\u00a0built\u00a0for Canadian businesses<\/i><\/p>\n

TORONTO<\/span>, June 16, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Lockton, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, today announced the strategic appointment of industry veteran St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance as Chief Executive Officer\u00a0of\u00a0Lockton’s new\u00a0Canadian business. This milestone appointment underscores the company’s commitment to delivering enhanced, high-level advisory support to Canadian enterprises.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"St\u00e9phane<\/a>
St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Widely recognized as a leading figure in the Canadian insurance sector, St\u00e9phane joins Lockton following\u00a024\u00a0years\u00a0in progressively senior roles at Aon Canada, where he served\u00a0as President since 2019 and as President and CEO since 2025.\u00a0His proven\u00a0track record\u00a0of elevating client service\u00a0by\u00a0developing and implementing complex risk management strategies for large multinational organizations across North America, Europe and Asia and building elite advisory teams makes him uniquely positioned to shape the next phase of Lockton’s Canadian offerings.\u00a0The appointment reflects Lockton’s focus on\u00a0building a\u00a0Canadian-led\u00a0organization\u00a0to\u00a0support businesses navigating a dynamic operating environment, with rising pressure across risk\u00a0and people\u00a0solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Canada is one of the world’s top 10 insurance markets, a sophisticated,\u00a0globally\u00a0connected economy where businesses are navigating increasingly complex, interconnected risks,” said Ron Lockton,\u00a0Chairman\u00a0and CEO, Lockton. “Through our longstanding relationships in Canada, we’ve consistently heard the need for deeper specialization and a truly client-centric advisory model. Lockton’s independent structure allows us to meet that need in a meaningful way. Bringing on a leader of St\u00e9phane’s caliber speaks to the strength and appeal of our privately held model. He brings the experience, credibility, and strategic vision\u00a0required\u00a0to deliver a premier advisory experience for clients across Canada.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lockton’s\u00a0approach in Canada centers on bringing its independent, privately held model to a market where mid- and large-market companies are\u00a0seeking\u00a0more tailored advice across a full range of risk and workforce-related challenges.\u00a0The\u00a0company’s strategy will combine Canadian leadership and local market judgment with global\u00a0expertise, aligning the Canadian retail business with Lockton’s global network\u00a0to\u00a0offer\u00a0unique\u00a0products and services in the Canadian market\u00a0and\u00a0better serve businesses\u00a0operating\u00a0in Canada.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“More than ever,\u00a0Canadian businesses\u00a0need\u00a0a\u00a0partner who understands\u00a0the\u00a0increasingly complex risk environment\u00a0they face, from trade and supply chain uncertainty and cyber threats to workforce pressures,\u00a0rising\u00a0benefits costs, climate resilience and sector-specific challenges,”\u00a0said St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance, incoming Chief Executive Officer\u00a0of\u00a0Lockton’s\u00a0Canadian\u00a0retail\u00a0business.\u00a0“Lockton’s independent model is highly relevant to the Canadian market today. It provides the freedom to build a truly client-centric platform, allowing us to focus on long-term client success.\u00a0I’m\u00a0excited to bring together a collaborative team of experts to deliver exceptional results for our Canadian clients.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The appointment builds upon Lockton’s longstanding work with Canadian clients and multinational businesses with Canadian operations. Lockton will share further details in the months ahead as it continues to build its Canadian leadership team, local market presence and enhanced advisory capabilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

About St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n

With\u00a0nearly 30\u00a0years of experience in risk management,\u00a0St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance\u00a0has effectively developed and implemented insurance program strategies for large multinational organizations specifically in North America,\u00a0Europe\u00a0and Asia.\u00a0He\u00a0spent 24\u00a0years in\u00a0progressively\u00a0senior roles at\u00a0Aon Canada,\u00a0where he\u00a0served as\u00a0President\u00a0since 2019\u00a0and\u00a0then as\u00a0President and\u00a0CEO since\u00a02025.\u00a0He is also chair of the board of governors for The Insurance Institute of Canada.\u00a0St\u00e9phane studied risk management at\u00a0l’Universit\u00e9\u00a0du\u00a0Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al and has completed executive education programs at\u00a0Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.\u00a0Outside of his work, St\u00e9phane is a competitive triathlete and enjoys spending time with his family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

About Lockton<\/b>\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes it better: independence. Lockton’s private ownership empowers its\u00a0nearly 15,000\u00a0Associates doing business in 160+ countries to focus solely on clients’ risk and insurance needs. With\u00a0expertise\u00a0that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to\u00a0accomplish\u00a0remarkable results.\u00a0Lockton’s Canadian\u00a0business\u00a0operates\u00a0as Lockton Brokers, ULC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u202fwww.lockton.com<\/b><\/a>.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Lesp\u00e9rance\u00a0given mandate\u00a0to deliver client-first risk, people, and benefits solutions\u00a0built\u00a0for Canadian businesses<\/i><\/p>\n

TORONTO<\/span>, June 16, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Lockton, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, today announced the strategic appointment of industry veteran St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance as Chief Executive Officer\u00a0of\u00a0Lockton’s new\u00a0Canadian business. This milestone appointment underscores the company’s commitment to delivering enhanced, high-level advisory support to Canadian enterprises.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n

\"St\u00e9phane<\/a>
St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Widely recognized as a leading figure in the Canadian insurance sector, St\u00e9phane joins Lockton following\u00a024\u00a0years\u00a0in progressively senior roles at Aon Canada, where he served\u00a0as President since 2019 and as President and CEO since 2025.\u00a0His proven\u00a0track record\u00a0of elevating client service\u00a0by\u00a0developing and implementing complex risk management strategies for large multinational organizations across North America, Europe and Asia and building elite advisory teams makes him uniquely positioned to shape the next phase of Lockton’s Canadian offerings.\u00a0The appointment reflects Lockton’s focus on\u00a0building a\u00a0Canadian-led\u00a0organization\u00a0to\u00a0support businesses navigating a dynamic operating environment, with rising pressure across risk\u00a0and people\u00a0solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Canada is one of the world’s top 10 insurance markets, a sophisticated,\u00a0globally\u00a0connected economy where businesses are navigating increasingly complex, interconnected risks,” said Ron Lockton,\u00a0Chairman\u00a0and CEO, Lockton. “Through our longstanding relationships in Canada, we’ve consistently heard the need for deeper specialization and a truly client-centric advisory model. Lockton’s independent structure allows us to meet that need in a meaningful way. Bringing on a leader of St\u00e9phane’s caliber speaks to the strength and appeal of our privately held model. He brings the experience, credibility, and strategic vision\u00a0required\u00a0to deliver a premier advisory experience for clients across Canada.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lockton’s\u00a0approach in Canada centers on bringing its independent, privately held model to a market where mid- and large-market companies are\u00a0seeking\u00a0more tailored advice across a full range of risk and workforce-related challenges.\u00a0The\u00a0company’s strategy will combine Canadian leadership and local market judgment with global\u00a0expertise, aligning the Canadian retail business with Lockton’s global network\u00a0to\u00a0offer\u00a0unique\u00a0products and services in the Canadian market\u00a0and\u00a0better serve businesses\u00a0operating\u00a0in Canada.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“More than ever,\u00a0Canadian businesses\u00a0need\u00a0a\u00a0partner who understands\u00a0the\u00a0increasingly complex risk environment\u00a0they face, from trade and supply chain uncertainty and cyber threats to workforce pressures,\u00a0rising\u00a0benefits costs, climate resilience and sector-specific challenges,”\u00a0said St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance, incoming Chief Executive Officer\u00a0of\u00a0Lockton’s\u00a0Canadian\u00a0retail\u00a0business.\u00a0“Lockton’s independent model is highly relevant to the Canadian market today. It provides the freedom to build a truly client-centric platform, allowing us to focus on long-term client success.\u00a0I’m\u00a0excited to bring together a collaborative team of experts to deliver exceptional results for our Canadian clients.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The appointment builds upon Lockton’s longstanding work with Canadian clients and multinational businesses with Canadian operations. Lockton will share further details in the months ahead as it continues to build its Canadian leadership team, local market presence and enhanced advisory capabilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

About St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n

With\u00a0nearly 30\u00a0years of experience in risk management,\u00a0St\u00e9phane Lesp\u00e9rance\u00a0has effectively developed and implemented insurance program strategies for large multinational organizations specifically in North America,\u00a0Europe\u00a0and Asia.\u00a0He\u00a0spent 24\u00a0years in\u00a0progressively\u00a0senior roles at\u00a0Aon Canada,\u00a0where he\u00a0served as\u00a0President\u00a0since 2019\u00a0and\u00a0then as\u00a0President and\u00a0CEO since\u00a02025.\u00a0He is also chair of the board of governors for The Insurance Institute of Canada.\u00a0St\u00e9phane studied risk management at\u00a0l’Universit\u00e9\u00a0du\u00a0Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al and has completed executive education programs at\u00a0Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.\u00a0Outside of his work, St\u00e9phane is a competitive triathlete and enjoys spending time with his family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

About Lockton<\/b>\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes it better: independence. Lockton’s private ownership empowers its\u00a0nearly 15,000\u00a0Associates doing business in 160+ countries to focus solely on clients’ risk and insurance needs. With\u00a0expertise\u00a0that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to\u00a0accomplish\u00a0remarkable results.\u00a0Lockton’s Canadian\u00a0business\u00a0operates\u00a0as Lockton Brokers, ULC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u202fwww.lockton.com<\/b><\/a>.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

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