Jon Nielsen
About Jon Nielsen
Jon Nielsen is the incoming Chief Financial Officer at Great-West Lifeco Inc, bringing extensive experience from previous roles including Regional CFO and Group Chief Risk Officer at AIA, and Managing Director at FWD Insurance.
Work at Great-West Lifeco
Jon Nielsen is currently serving as the Incoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Great-West Lifeco Inc. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's financial strategies and operations from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His role involves overseeing financial planning, risk management, and financial reporting, aligning with the company's objectives in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at AIA
Nielsen worked at AIA for a decade, initially serving as the Regional CFO from 2007 to 2017 in Hong Kong SAR. In this role, he was responsible for financial oversight across the region. Following this, he held the position of Group Chief Risk Officer from 2017 to 2019, where he managed risk assessment and mitigation strategies for the organization.
Experience at FWD Insurance
From 2019 to 2023, Jon Nielsen was the Managing Director and Group Chief Financial Officer at FWD Insurance in Hong Kong SAR. In this capacity, he led financial operations and strategic initiatives, focusing on enhancing the company's financial performance and market presence.
Educational Background
Jon Nielsen earned a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, completing his studies from 1995 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the same university, which he obtained from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance and risk management.
Career at Deloitte and Allianz
Before his tenure at AIA, Nielsen worked at Deloitte as a Senior Manager from 1995 to 2004 in Omaha, Nebraska. He gained significant experience in audit and consulting services during this time. Additionally, he served as the Deputy Head of Accounting Policy at Allianz from 2004 to 2007 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, where he focused on accounting standards and compliance.