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“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
Shadi Mahpour is a highly skilled health and safety professional with a proven track record of developing and managing comprehensive safety programs. She has overseen dozens of facilities to ensure that they have high safety standards that protect all employees from any workplace injury and illness. She has diverse experience in conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments, auditing programs, and implementing health and safety management systems.
Before transitioning into a career in health and safety, Mahpour volunteered in various roles at a hospital where she provided support to patients, as well as worked in the community helping deliver first aid and emergency response. This experience in the medical field and dedication to public service laid the groundwork for her eventual move into the safety profession, where she could apply her knowledge and passion for helping others in a new capacity.
On top of ensuring safety in the workplace, Mahpour uses her leadership skills in her free time as the membership director at the American Industrial Hygiene Association, where she actively promotes worker health and safety within the industry.
Mahpour’s dedication to establishing sustainable health and safety practices, combined with her expertise in program development, has consistently promoted employee well-being across diverse organizations within Canada.
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Shadi Mahpour
Health and Safety Business Partner
Loblaw Companies Limited
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“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
2019–2020
2020–2021
2021–present
2024
2023–present
2019: Graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology with an Occupational Health and Safety Diploma
2019–2020: Health and Safety – HR Associate at the City of Richmond
2019–
2020
2020: Obtained Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) from the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
2020–2021: Safety and Training Coordinator at the City of Coquitlam
2020–
2021
Health and Safety Business Partner at Loblaw Companies Limited
2021–
present
Obtained Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) from the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
2024
HSE Advisor, GIP Major Projects
2023–
present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
• Gold award for Magazine or Newspaper Advertisement
• Silver award for Promotional Email
• Silver award for Most Out-of-the-Box Idea
As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying,” adds Phillips Topping.
“Marketing is a very busy space. The challenge is to keep it fresh and keep it new. There’s so much out there. You have to think about how to break through.”
Since joining the firm in 2015, Ryan Specialty has:
• completed 28 acquisitions
• launched 10 companies
“With each acquisition and de novo formation, a large branding component is involved,” says Phillips Topping.
Speaking on the importance of spotlighting marketing professionals, Phillips Topping says, “It’s imperative to shine a light on those who aren’t necessarily brokers or underwriters. There are so many different aspects of the industry. It’s nice to show all the great work that’s being done behind the scenes.”
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