Sun Life appoints Darko Mihelic investor relations head

In his new role, Mihelic will lead Sun Life’s engagement with institutional investors, analysts, and other key external stakeholders.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) announced Darko Mihelic’s appointment as Senior Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations. He will join Sun Life on October 22, 2026, and report to Tim Deacon, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer.

Mihelic joins from RBC Capital Markets, where he served as Managing Director, Equity Research, covering Canada’s banking and insurance sectors. Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.70 trillion as of June 30, 2026.

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Total assets under management: $1.70 trillion Joining date: October 22, 2026

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Total assets under management $1.70 trillion As of June 30, 2026

Joining date October 22, 2026 Darko Mihelic is scheduled to join Sun Life

Key Terms

Equity Research, institutional investors, assets under management

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Equity Research financial

"Managing Director, Equity Research"

Equity research is the process of studying a publicly traded company's business, finances and market position to form an informed view on whether its stock is a good investment. Think of it as a detailed inspection and forecast — analysts gather facts, estimate future profits and risks, and then recommend buy, hold or sell; investors use these findings like a weather report to judge potential returns and risks before putting money into a stock.

institutional investors financial

"relationships with institutional investors, analysts"

Institutional investors are large organizations, like pension funds, insurance companies, and mutual funds, that invest huge amounts of money on behalf of many people. Their decisions can influence the economy because they buy and sell big chunks of stocks, bonds, or other assets. They matter because their actions can affect market prices and trends.

assets under management financial

"total assets under management of $1.70 trillion"

Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.

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Who did Darko Mihelic succeed at Sun Life (SLF)?

Mihelic succeeds Natalie Brady as Senior Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations. Earlier this year, Brady was appointed Senior Vice-President, Head of Capital Management and Corporate Development at Sun Life.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of September 2026 Commission File Number: 001-15014

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1 York Street, 31st Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 0B6

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒

Exhibits		Description
99.1		News Release dated September 29, 2026

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

		Sun Life Financial Inc. (Registrant)
Date: September 29, 2026		By:		/s/ “Kevin Armitage”
				Kevin Armitage
				AVP & Managing Counsel, Corporate Legal

Exhibit 99.1

 

Sun Life Announces Executive Appointment to Lead Investor Relations

Darko Mihelic joins Sun Life as Senior Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2026 /CNW/ -- Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced the appointment of Darko Mihelic as Sun Life's Senior Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations. Darko will join Sun Life on October 22, 2026 and report to Tim Deacon, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer.

Darko joins Sun Life from RBC Capital Markets, where he served as Managing Director, Equity Research, covering Canada's banking and insurance sectors. A highly regarded analyst with extensive experience covering Canada's financial services sector, he brings extensive industry expertise and trusted relationships across the investment community. Prior to RBC, Darko held equity research roles at organizations including Cormark Securities and CIBC Capital Markets.

Darko will lead Sun Life's engagement strategy and relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and other key external stakeholders and brings a deep understanding of the issues most important to investors and the broader investment community.

Darko succeeds Natalie Brady, who was appointed to the role of Senior Vice-President, Head of Capital Management and Corporate Development at Sun Life earlier this year.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2026, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.70 trillion. For more information, please visit sunlife.com. 

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars

To contact Sun Life media relations, please email Media.Relations@sunlife.com

To contact Sun Life investor relations, please email Investor_Relations@sunlife.com 

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