Elin Waty

Elin Waty is a leader in the financial services industry with more than 30 years of experience in life insurance across agency, bancassurance, marketing, operations and strategic transformation.

She served as chief executive officer of Sun Life Financial Indonesia from 2015 to 2024, where she led major growth initiatives and established the country’s first dedicated shariah agency channel. She later became president commissioner and executive chair of Sun Life Indonesia, serving until September 2025.

In 2025, she founded EC2 (Empowering Catalyst), a company focused on leadership development, organizational transformation and sustainable business practices. Through EC2, she supports organizations in building future-ready leadership and aligning profitability with social impact.

Her book, Segelas Kopi dan Segudang Cerita Karier, reflects on her professional journey and the lessons she has learned, particularly during periods of uncertainty. She donated all proceeds from the book to support education for children in remote areas of Indonesia.

Her contributions have also extended to industry leadership, serving as chair of distribution channels and insurance inclusion at the Indonesian Life Insurance Association, where she advocated for broader access to financial services.

Waty has received numerous honours, including recognition among the Top 100 CEOs and Top 100 Most Outstanding Women in the Financial Sector. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to leadership, mentorship and inclusive growth.

Elin Waty addresses the John Molson School of Business convocation ceremony on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4 p.m.