David Harney was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer for Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life in July 2025.

Prior to this, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer, Europe from February 2020 to June 2025, with additional oversight for Capital and Risk Solutions from February 2024. He also acted as Interim Global Chief Investment Officer from December 2024.

Previously David held the role of Chief Executive Officer of Irish Life Group. He joined Irish Life in 1989 and held a number of senior roles over that time including Director of Finance, Director of Marketing, Director of Sales and Managing Director of Irish Life’s Corporate Business.

David holds an MSc. in Financial Mathematics from Dublin City University and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland.