iA Financial Group Announces the Appointment of Nicolas Coulombe as Executive Vice-President, Information Technology (CIO)

QUÉBEC CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iA Financial Group (iA Financial Corporation Inc. (TSX: IAG)) announced the appointment of Nicolas Coulombe as Executive Vice-President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, effective October 1, 2026. He will also join the company’s Executive Committee.

Nicolas Coulombe succeeds Alain Bergeron, who will retire on December 31, 2026, following a long career in information technology. Alain Bergeron will support the transition until the end of the year.

Since joining iA Financial Group in 2020, Alain Bergeron has played a key role in advancing the company’s technology capabilities and digital transformation. He has notably helped strengthen collaboration between technology teams and business units and encouraged the development of multidisciplinary teams focused on shared objectives.

“I sincerely thank Alain for his significant contribution, commitment and leadership,” said Denis Ricard, President and CEO of iA Financial Group. “He has helped bring technology and business closer together and leaves behind a strong team. I wish him a fulfilling retirement.”

Nicolas Coulombe currently serves as Vice-President, IT Service Delivery, at iA Financial Group. He has extensive experience in technology strategy, infrastructure and operations, cybersecurity, fraud prevention and IT governance. Before joining iA, he held senior leadership positions in the financial services and telecommunications sectors.

“Nicolas’s experience, leadership and knowledge of iA position him well to lead our technology function through its next stage of evolution,” added Denis Ricard. “I am confident that he will put technology at the service of our clients, advisors, employees and growth ambitions.”

This appointment reflects the central role of technology, data, artificial intelligence and digital transformation in iA Financial Group’s business model and strategic ambitions.

About iA Financial Group
iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IAG (common shares).

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