As President and Chief Operating Officer as of January 1, 2023, Lisa Giannone brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance brokerage industry. Lisa has been with BFL CANADA for 13 years, demonstrating inspirational leadership by successfully implementing strategic growth initiatives with client focus being the priority. Since October 2019, Lisa was serving as Regional Vice President of Eastern Canada.
She excels in strategic planning and high-level negotiations and is more recognized explicitly for being creative at finding alternative and innovative solutions with insurers and clients. In addition, she is committed to building and developing high-performing teams while ensuring our BFL culture is present in everything we do.
Lisa joined BFL CANADA in December 2009 as Vice-President. She has many years of experience in Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management. Previously, she was employed by a large international brokerage firm where she held various positions locally, regionally and nationally.
In the course of her career, she has been involved in the design of insurance and risk management programs for a number Canadian companies with international operations, as well as the development of programs for various associations and affinity groups. She has developed an expertise in risk transfer for the mining, manufacturing, construction, forestry, and transportation sectors.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University, with a double major in Finance and Marketing and holds the title of Associate Insurance Broker (AIB). She is also very involved in the community with organization like “La rue des femmes” and the “Concordia Centre for Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership”.