MARK DOWDELL

Mark began his career over 18 years ago at a major Canadian insurer where he specialized in two critical areas: Business development and client management in the group retirement marketplace. Subsequently, at a leading Canadian investment counsel firm, Mr. Dowdell expanded on these specialties with high net worth individual client families. At Pal Benefits Inc., Mr. Dowdell oversees all aspects of the Retirement & Investment Services Business Unit. In addition, he provides consulting services - including investment manager search and selection - for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Pension Plans, Deferred Profit Sharing and Group Registered Retirement Savings Plans. In the current climate of corporate governance, Mr. Dowdell assists clients in understanding and addressing their CAP governance responsibilities.