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<p>Gretchen Van Riesen is an Employer-appointed representative. She is a pension and benefits consultant with GVR Consulting and previously served as Vice President, Global Pension and Benefits at CIBC, where she oversaw pension investment, governance, and benefits policy and design. In 2008, she completed a contract as interim Head of M&A and Global Pensions and Benefits at RBC. With over 40 years of industry experience, Ms. Van Riesen has served on numerous pension and benefit boards, advisory groups, and regulatory committees. (Appointed 2026)</p>