Celyeste Power

As President and CEO of Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), Celyeste works with Canadian governments and key stakeholders to build a strong, stable P&C industry and a stronger and safer Canada.

Previously, Celyeste served as Executive Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives and Advocacy, where she advanced the national advocacy priorities most important to Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry. She has held progressively senior positions at IBC, including National Corporate Spokesperson; Executive Director, Strategy and Member Engagement; Vice-President, Western; and Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to joining IBC, Celyeste held a number of senior roles with the Government of Canada, including Issues Manager to the Prime Minister.

Celyeste is the Chair of Canada of The Insurance Supper Club Canada, an organization that supports the advancement of women to senior positions across the insurance industry. She was honoured with The Steamatic Canada Award for Woman of Distinction at the 2022 Insurance Business Canada Awards. Celyeste earned a bachelor of arts degree at the University of Ottawa and a master of business administration certificate at the University of Toronto.