Kristen Hammer

Kristen Hammer, CPA, CA, has extensive experience in accounting and risk management, currently serving as AVP of Accounting and Controls Projects at Manulife since August 2012. Kristen has held several key positions at Manulife, including AVP of Global Operational Risk Controls, Director of North American Controls CoE, Director of Financial Reporting & Analysis, Manager of Controls - Program & Reporting, Manager of Institutional Expense Management, and Senior Financial Analyst. Prior to Manulife, Kristen worked at EY from September 2009 to July 2012, progressing from Staff Accountant to Senior Staff Accountant. Kristen earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Chartered Accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.