CDA Essentials 2018 • Volume 5 • Issue 2

14 | 2018 | Issue 2 N ews and E vents Announcements New President of CDSPI “Ed has demonstrated strategic vision and a solid commitment to the company,” says Lyle Best, chair of the CDSPI Board. “We are confident that he will provide the leadership necessary for CDSPI to achieve its long-term strategic goals and potential.” Prior to joining CDSPI, Mr. Dermit worked in the wealth management and insurance EdDermit industries in progressively senior roles. He took over the role of CDSPI president in January from Sue Armstrong, who is retiring from her role as CEO of CDSPI in May 2018. a Mr. Ed Dermit was chosen as the new president of CDSPI, effective January 2018. Mr. Dermit joined CDSPI in 2014 with over 15 years of senior management experience in the financial services industry. He has held executive- level roles during his tenure with CDSPI, most recently serving as vice-president of business development. Dr. Larry Levin President of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is pleased to announce CDSPI as the Exclusive Sponsor of the CDA President’s Dinner, which will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018, in conjunction with the 2018 CDA Annual General Meeting at the Fairmont Château Laurier Hotel in Ottawa. Donna_2018_Premier Sponsor pres dinner.indd 1 2018-01-26 1:58:45 PM