David Boettcher

Board Endorsed

Becoming a Director on FirstOntario's Board would be a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the financial well-being of our community. With a passion for cooperative values and a commitment to member-centric service, I aim to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas based on my over 40 years of experience providing financial solutions to clients. My strong finance, risk management, and strategic planning background would enable me to support the credit union's growth and sustainability. Serving on the board would allow me to make a meaningful impact, helping to shape the future of FirstOntario and strengthen its role in the community.

What can you specifically contribute to the Board?

• Extensive experience in hiring, building, mentoring, and leading exceptional teams
• Strong finance, risk management, business development, and strategic planning background
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships
• Expertise in offshore and Canadian markets for financial services
• Strong financial literacy and expertise

Educational and Professional Designations

• American Society of Association Executives Exceptional Boards Training
• Member, American Academy of Actuaries
• Completion of Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-depth Tax Course
• Fellow, Society of Actuaries/Fellow, Canadian Institute of Actuaries
• Honours Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Waterloo (Stats Prize Winner)

Work Experience

• 26 years with Reinsurance Group of America (“RGA”) culminating in leading the corporate development team
  • Developed and led RGA’s pension risk transfer business
  • Developed and led RGA’s international financial reinsurance and asset-intensive businesses
• 7 years leading the corporate taxation team for North American Life

Board and Committee Experience

• Director, Society of Actuaries and Society of Actuaries Research Institute Boards
• Member, Governance and Policy Committee, Society of Actuaries
• Board representative, Council of Section Chairs, Society of Actuaries
• Member of Risk Management Steering Committee, Reinsurance Group of America
• Director, Ruby Reinsurance
• Director, Langhorne Reinsurance
• Director, RGA Global
• Director, RGA International