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Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
On October 28th, Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 185 mph. This…
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I have joined Sagicor!
I have joined Sagicor!
On June 1st, 2024 I begin a new chapter in my career joining Sagicor Financial Company Ltd as their EVP, Technology &…
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Neil Freyke reposted thisNeil Freyke reposted thisProgress often begins quietly - with someone who chooses to show courage, create space, and open the way for others. This International Women’s Day, we honour the women whose example shapes confidence, expands possibility, and inspires the next generation to lead. At Sagicor, we believe that when opportunity is shared and women are supported to lead, the impact reaches far beyond the individual - strengthening families, institutions, and communities. #IWD2026 #Sagicor #GivingWomenSpaceToLead #GainingGreaterImpact #GiveToGain
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Neil Freyke shared thisSometimes I've used the lyrics of this song in meetings as a lyrical way to say "the effort you put into something now, will pay off later when the right opportunity comes up". When I was a young lad at Memorial University, we listened to Stompin' Tom Connors on repeat and got to know all his songs. Now unless you are watching a Leafs game, you would be hard pressed to hear anything by Stompin' Tom. He was a Canadian folk legend and always brings a smile when I hear him. Check out his quirky songs and learn a bit about what makes Canada so great!! Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/g93DTwZb #Canada #HappyVibes
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Neil Freyke reposted thisNeil Freyke reposted thisToday, we celebrate Barbados’ journey to 59 years of Independence. It’s a journey grounded in our national motto, Pride and Industry, which has shaped not only the identity of our island but also the spirit, resilience and determination of our people. At Sagicor Bank, we stand proud as a reflection of these characteristics that have made Barbados great. We’ve built a digital bank, the first of its kind in Barbados and the English-speaking Caribbean, a display of our industrious nature and commitment to innovation and excellence. As we continue our journey of providing financial solutions for present and future Barbados, we encourage everyone to continue to be inspired by the island’s journey rooted in pride and industry as we continue to power a brighter Barbados. #SagicorBank #Barbados #Independence
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Neil Freyke shared thisToday celebrates 185 years of trust, service, and resilience at Sagicor!! Our legacy is built on strong values and a commitment to innovation serving customers across the Caribbean and North America. As we celebrate this incredible journey, our team is focused on driving digital transformation and customer-centric solutions for the next century. Here’s to the next 185 years of empowering lives and communities!! #Sagicor185 #LegacyOfTrust #FinancialStrength #FutureFocused #InnovationAndHeritage #CaribbeanExcellenceNeil Freyke shared thisToday marks 185 years of serving our clients and our communities. Thank you for helping us reach this amazing milestone!
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Neil Freyke reposted thisNeil Freyke reposted thisWhen the Hurricane passed, our mission began to lift each other back up. Over the past week we’ve provided support to more than 600 individuals, including our team members and their relatives across Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, St. James, Trelawny, and Hanover. But this is just the beginning. Sagicor has committed J$200 million dollars to Jamaica’s national recovery efforts. Together, we look forward to a brighter future. #sagicorja #hurricanemelissarecovery
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Neil Freyke shared thisAppealing for your support to help with relief efforts in Jamaica. On October 28, Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm – the strongest hurricane ever recorded to hit the island. With sustained winds of 185 mph, Melissa has left unimaginable devastation in its wake. Over 1.5 million people have been affected – entire communities flattened – and more than 70% of the country remains without power. Roads are blocked, hospitals are overwhelmed, and communications are down. We are only now beginning to grasp the full extent of the destruction as families slowly reconnect with their loved ones. I’ve heard from friends and colleagues whose family members are sleeping in their cars because their homes are completely gone. It’s truly heartbreaking. Jamaica needs our support now more than ever. Relief efforts are underway, but the scale of this crisis is immense and recovery will be a long journey. If you’re able to contribute, please consider donating to the relief efforts through reputable organizations on the ground. Every bit of help counts. Here are a few agencies accepting donations to support Jamaica’s recovery: - Jamaica Disaster Relief Fund (Government of Jamaica) – official hurricane relief fund ( https://lnkd.in/g7yx4JFJ) - Red Cross – international disaster relief (Canadian Red Cross link for Melissa relief) ( https://lnkd.in/gEEMamnM ) - Project STAR Jamaica – community rebuilding initiative (projectstarja.com) Please help spread the word even if you cannot donate. Sharing this post or talking about the situation can also make a difference by raising awareness. Jamaica has shown incredible resilience in the face of this tragedy, but they cannot recover alone. #sagicorstrong #onecarribean #staystrongjamaica #HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #DisasterRelief #HurricaneRelief #Caribbean #JamaicaStrong
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Neil Freyke reposted thisNeil Freyke reposted thisVery excited to have Accenture sponsor the Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador's 2025 Toronto Affinity Celebration. Thanks Neil Freyke for the opportunity! Arnab Guha, Marko R., Vishwa Patne, Pearl Brian-Esema, MBA, Claire Shaw, Shailesh Nadar
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Neil Freyke shared thisI am incredibly proud of our entire Sagicor team! I had the honour of attending and participating in Sagicor’s Annual Group Awards in Kingston, Jamaica 🇯🇲 (Respect!👊) where we celebrate the achievements of our team mates that have made a significant impact over the past year. We have a special team here at Sagicor - that is making an impact and focused on our customers and all the beautiful communities we operate in. A big congrats to our four technology team mates (Larry, Vishnu, Anderson, and Shaakir) that received special recognition for all their efforts! And looking especially dapper is Aldane on the far left!
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Neil Freyke shared thisI am really honored to have shared an evening with some of Sagicor Life’s customers at The Estates at St. George. I was inspired by their stories and appreciated their candour and advice on how we can better serve our customers. Last night’s insights highlighted the need for greater simplicity, ease of use and more personalization. We are taking this feedback to help shape our digital roadmap and how we can strengthen Sagicor’s customer experience! A special thank you to the staff at The Estates for their hospitality and terrific service, and to Tracey Knight-Lloyd, Cynthia Blackman and Unri Babb for organizing. // Sagicor Financial Company Ltd.
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Neil Freyke reacted on thisNeil Freyke reacted on thisToday is my last day at Accenture. After nearly a decade, it’s hard to capture what this chapter has meant to me. Since joining in 2017, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible people, serving some amazing clients, and taking on leadership roles that have challenged me, taught me, and shaped me — most recently leading Strategy & Consulting and Industry & Enterprise Reinvention in Canada. What I’ll remember most, though, are the people and the relationships. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who trusted me, challenged me, supported me, and shared this journey with me - there are literally too many names to mention. Thank you, Accenture. It has been an extraordinary chapter of my career, and I leave with enormous respect and appreciation for the people who made it so special. As for what’s next… I’ll have more to share very soon. A new chapter is about to begin. 🚀 Onward. Paulo
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Neil Freyke liked thisNeil Freyke liked thisI am excited to share that Abimbola Anifowoshe and I will be speaking at this year’s AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration 2026, the world’s largest gathering of women in tech. In a world where AI is transforming how we work and communicate, strong presentation skills matter more than ever. We are excited to share practical insights on how to elevate your presence, storytelling, and impact in the age of AI. We also look forward to connecting with fellow technologists and exploring the ideas, innovations, and skills shaping the future of our profession. If you’re attending, I hope you’ll join my session and stop by the Manulife/John Hancock booth 1013 to meet our team. Looking forward to learning, connecting and being inspired by the incredible community at GHC 26! #GHC26 #GraceHopperCelebration #ManulifeCareers
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Neil Freyke liked thisThrilled to join Gartner’s governing body for the Toronto CDAO community.Neil Freyke liked this🎉 Please join me and our incredible Co-Chairs in welcoming Mark Liu as the newest member of the Gartner C-Level Communities Toronto CDAO Community Governing Body! Mark brings a wealth of experience in data, analytics, and AI leadership, along with a passion for helping organizations turn innovation into measurable business outcomes. His perspective and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to shape meaningful discussions and foster collaboration among senior data and analytics leaders across Canada. The Governing Body plays a critical role in guiding the direction of our community, identifying the most pressing challenges facing CDAOs today, and helping create opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and leadership development. We are excited to have Mark's voice, leadership, and insights helping drive the future of the Toronto CDAO Community. Please join me in congratulating Mark on this well-deserved appointment! 👏 #GartnerCDAO #DataLeadership #AnalyticsLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership #Toronto #CDAO #DataAndAnalytics #CommunityLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership
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Neil Freyke reacted on thisNeil Freyke reacted on thisI’m incredibly grateful and excited to share that after a 19-month medical leave, I’m returning to my role at CPP Investments. Facing cancer for a second time challenged me in ways I could never have anticipated, both physically and mentally. The road back included a 10 hour surgery, weeks in hospital, months of home nursing care, learning how to chew, swallow and eat again, and countless hours of treatment, rehabilitation and speech therapy. It has been a long road, and one that has taught me a great deal about grit. Grit isn’t always about pushing harder. Sometimes it’s about patience. Accepting that progress isn’t always linear. Celebrating the small wins. And finding a way to keep moving forward, even when the finish line feels a long way away. I’m deeply grateful to the incredible medical professionals who cared for me throughout this journey, and to my family, friends, and past and present colleagues who supported and encouraged me along the way. A special thank you to my partner Rheana Singh, who stood firmly beside me through every stage of this journey. I truly could not have done this without her, and I’m looking forward to getting back to life and traveling together again. I’m incredibly appreciative of my team and colleagues across CPP Investments for the patience, compassion and support they’ve shown me throughout my leave. Knowing I had that support made a difficult chapter that little bit easier, and I’m excited to reconnect as I settle back into my role. I’m ready for this next chapter, getting back to the work I enjoy and bringing with me a renewed sense of perspective, purpose and gratitude.
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Neil Freyke liked thisNeil Freyke liked thisI joined CNBC Squawk Box this morning to share a simple message to global investors: You’re under-indexed to Canada right now. With the map of global capital changing and more than $100 trillion of global investment converging on Toronto this week, I really believe this is Canada's moment of reappraisal. There’s a risk-on sentiment toward Canada, and we're seeing it in equities and deal flow for mid-market opportunities, and in foreign direct investment, which is at a two-decade high. Much of this is driven by concrete government action to remove barriers to growth and help spur more investable opportunities—from the Major Projects Office that speeds up the approval of large-scale projects to a sharper focus on tax competitiveness and incentives that encourage businesses to invest. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, RBC is at the centre of the country's investment opportunity. That's why we're mobilizing $1.4 billion through the RBCx Growth Fund I to back Canadian tech companies with the potential to become global powerhouses. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/g8Mm966sRBC CEO David McKay on Canada Investment Summit, U.S.-Canada trade relationsRBC CEO David McKay on Canada Investment Summit, U.S.-Canada trade relations
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Neil Freyke reacted on thisNeil Freyke reacted on thisHonoured to be recognized as a finalist for the 2026 CIO of the Year ORBIE Award. My sincere thanks to Inspire Leadership Network for this recognition and to Francisco José Espinosa for his support. No achievement happens alone. I’m proud to share this recognition with the incredible team at 407 ETR!
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Neil Freyke liked thisNeil Freyke liked thisAnd that’s a wrap on the WorldatWork Canada Summit! 👏 I had the chance to speak twice this year, first with Katrena Munsch on redesigning the disability leave experience, and then leading a conversation on what happens when leaders don’t believe the compensation data. Katrena and I shared our experience redesigning the disability leave journey at Sun Life using design thinking. We talked about what happens when you start with the employee experience instead of the process, using what we heard from employees to challenge assumptions, understand where the experience was breaking down and design something that better reflected what people actually needed. I also got to lead a conversation on something I suspect most compensation professionals have experienced at some point. What do you do when leaders don’t believe the data? We ended up talking about everything from knowing when more data isn’t going to solve the problem to making compensation concepts relevant to the audience in front of you. Sometimes building buy-in means spending a little less time talking like a compensation expert. Thank you to WorldatWork for the opportunity, and to everyone who joined the sessions, asked questions and shared their own experiences. And a special thank you to my current team at Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. and former colleagues from Sun Life who came out to support us. I loved having so many familiar faces in the room. Lots of ideas to take away from this one, and a few conversations I’d like to keep going. #WorldatWork #TotalRewards #Compensation #EmployeeExperience #DesignThinking #WorldatWorkCanadaSummit
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Neil Freyke liked thisNeil Freyke liked thisDr. Maxime Geoffroy and 11 other researchers and crew members are about to spend 250 days drifting through the Arctic ice. As the only Canadian scientist aboard the Tara Polar Station, he’ll spend eight months frozen into the Arctic sea ice, studying how the ecosystem changes through an entire year. This once-in-a-lifetime journey into one of the most remote places on Earth will allow him to study how changing seasons transform Arctic ecosystems, from microscopic plankton to larger marine food webs. Read more about this unique journey in the Gazette: https://lnkd.in/gEu3XsaG Photo Copyright Tara Ocean Foundation (MAÉVA BARDY) Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Neil Freyke liked thisI'm honored to have received this volunteer recognition from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries l Institut canadien des actuaires . I am a firm believer in "giving back to the profession" and have had (and continue to have!) some wonderful opportunities to collaborate with other CIA volunteers to support the Canadian actuarial profession.Neil Freyke liked thisCongratulations to Alison Rose, FFA FCIA! 🎉 In recognition of her long-standing volunteer service to the Institute, Alison was recognized at the 2026 CIA Legacy Awards with the Award of Excellence. Her contributions include significant milestones, including as Chair of the Education and Qualification Council, where she championed the development of an independent CIA education pathway. The CIA is grateful for her sustained commitment to the community. 🔗 Find all the recipients here: https://lnkd.in/g5Muxznt #CIALegacyAwards #ActuarialExcellence _____ Félicitations à Alison Rose, FFA FCIA! 🎉 Alison a reçu le Prix excellence lors de la cérémonie des Prix du patrimoine 2026 de l’ICA en reconnaissance de son engagement bénévole de longue date au sein de l’Institut. Parmi ses contributions marquantes, elle a notamment siégé à la présidence de la Direction de l’éducation et de la qualification, où elle a appuyé la création d’un parcours d'éducation pour l’ICA. L’Institut lui est reconnaissant de son engagement soutenu envers la communauté. 🔗 Apprenez-en plus sur Alison et les autres lauréats et lauréates : https://lnkd.in/gSb_uwHN #PrixduPatrimoineDeLICA #excellenceactuarielle
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Cloudera Data Impact Award - 2019
Cloudera
This annual event recognizes the best of the best organizations, running the Cloudera platform, and innovations. We showcase the impact data & analytic projects are having on a business’ bottom line, and on the world.
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TDWI BEST PRACTICES AWARDS 2014 WINNER
TDWI.org
Recognition for Innovative Data and Analytics Implementations.
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