Donald A. Guloien

Biography

Donald Guloien is President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife, a member of the board of directors and chair of Manulife’s executive committee. Before being appointed to his current role in 2009, Mr. Guloien served as Chief Investment Officer, where he was recognized as a leading global investment executive. He was responsible for Manulife's worldwide investment operations, and led the significant growth of Manulife Asset Management, a global leader in wealth management services, including retail mutual funds, pension funds, and endowments. Mr. Guloien has wide-ranging international experience. In his investment role he was responsible for Manulife’s global investment operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and Asia. In June 2007, his portfolio was expanded to include Manulife’s Asian Insurance and Wealth Management operations representing Japan, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Macau. Mr. Guloien has been named International Business Executive of the Year by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal, and received an Arbor Award for his contributions to the University of Toronto. He serves on the board of the following not-for-profit organizations: Geneva Association, Mayor of Shanghai's International Business Leaders' Advisory Council (Member), Business Council of Canada (Member), Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (Director), The Hospital for Sick Children (Board of Trustees), Branksome Hall (Board of Governors), United Way (Campaign Cabinet) and the University of Toronto (Campaign Cabinet). Mr. Guloien holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and is a Fellow, Life Management Institute. He is also a member of the Ticker Club and the World Presidents’ Organization.

Research Interest

Medical Devices