Denis Allard
About Denis Allard
Denis Allard serves as the Senior Vice President of Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS at Arch Capital Group Ltd., a position he has held since 2019. With a background in actuarial science and extensive experience in compensation and human resources, he has worked for various organizations including Imperial Tobacco Canada and Bell.
Work at Arch Capital Group
Denis Allard serves as Senior Vice President of Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS at Arch Capital Group Ltd. since 2019. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of compensation strategies, benefits programs, and human resource information systems. Prior to this position, he held the role of Vice President of Total Compensation at the same company for one year, starting in 2018. His experience at Arch Capital Group reflects his expertise in managing complex compensation structures and benefits administration.
Previous Experience at Imperial Tobacco Canada
Denis Allard has extensive experience at Imperial Tobacco Canada, where he held multiple roles over a span of several years. He began as Assistant Manager of Compensation from 1999 to 2004, then progressed to Group Leader of HR Case Management from 2004 to 2006. He continued as a Business Partner in Human Resources from 2006 to 2013, and later served as Manager of Compensation and Benefits from 2013 to 2016. His final position at Imperial Tobacco was as Reward Manager for the Northern Hub, covering Canada and Mexico, from 2016 to 2018.
Actuarial Consulting Background
Denis Allard began his career in actuarial consulting at Desjardins, where he worked as a Consultant Actuariel from 1989 to 1996. He then transitioned to Bell, serving as a Principal Consultant in Actuarial Services from 1996 to 1999. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in actuarial science and consulting, which he later applied in his human resources and compensation roles.
Education and Expertise
Denis Allard earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Actuarial Science from Laval University, completing his studies from 1986 to 1990. His educational background in actuarial science has equipped him with the analytical skills necessary for his roles in compensation and benefits management. This expertise is reflected in his various positions, where he has successfully managed compensation strategies and benefits programs.