Member Highlight Benjamin Graham President & CEO, Manitoba Blue Cross Benjamin Graham was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of ManitobaBlue Cross in October 2020. Previously, he was President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of Manitoba Public Insurance. Benjamin brings extensive global experience to his role at Manitoba Blue Cross, withparticular expertise in medical underwriting models, insurance and risk management.His transparent and inclusive leadership style are contributing […] Read More Member Highlight Benjamin Graham President & CEO, Manitoba Blue Cross Benjamin Graham was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of ManitobaBlue Cross in October 2020. Previously, he was President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of Manitoba Public Insurance. Benjamin brings extensive global experience to his role at Manitoba Blue Cross, withparticular expertise in medical underwriting models, insurance and risk management.His transparent and inclusive leadership style are contributing factors to hiscontinued success in leading business transformation and growth. Benjamin currently serves on the board of directors of Blue Cross Life and theCanadian Association of Blue Cross Plans and was appointed as chair of the boardfor Manitoba Hydro in November 2023. He previously served on the board ofdirectors for the Winnipeg Humane Society from 2020 to 2023. Before arriving in Manitoba in 2018, Benjamin held executive positions at QBEInsurance Asia Pacific in Hong Kong; Abu Dhabi National Insurance Companyand Deloitte & Touche in the United Arab Emirates; and Protiviti Risk Consulting inAustralia. Benjamin has a Master of Risk Management from the School of Business andEconomics at Monash University and a Bachelor of Political Science from theUniversity of New South Wales, both in Australia. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-graham-31930241/?originalSubdomain=ca Manitoba Blue Cross Manitoba Blue Cross was born out of a desire to protect our fellow Manitobans during life’s most unexpected and sometimes challenging moments, and to ensure our community members have the supports they need to live their healthiest lives. This remains our driving force today and fuels our commitment to providing superior health and wellness benefits that are delivered with compassion and excellence in service. We are proud to be a made-in-Manitoba company. Our local status ensures we’re keenly attuned to what’s happening in the province. We follow Manitoba’s drug formulary (which keeps drug costs low and promotes stable renewals) and we’re aware the moment a provincial budget or other health care event impacts our services. The fact that we serve our fellow Manitobans – our neighbours, the people we sit on parent council with, our kids’ hockey coaches – keeps us connected to what’s important. We make it our priority to understand what coverage Manitobans need and strive to keep our finger on the community pulse so that we can continuously evolve to meet the needs of Manitobans. Manitoba Blue Cross has been Manitoba’s leading health benefits provider for over 45 years. Our comprehensive understanding of health care fuels our commitment to service. Together with our subsidiary Blue Cross Life, we provide health, dental, employee assistance, life, disability and travel coverage to over half a million Manitobans. IndigenousEducationAwards LEARN MORE APPLY NOW APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 31 Indigenous Education Awards LEARN MORE APPLY NOW Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN Newsletter The Taking Care of Business newsletter is designed to keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the Manitoba business community directly from BCM member companies. READ Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN Newsletter The Taking Care of Business newsletter is designed to keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the Manitoba business community directly from BCM member companies. READ Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Bram Strain I am very honored to have been entrusted to be only the third President and CEO in the history of the Business Council of Manitoba. The Council, established in 1998, is proud of its record of accomplishments, offering a constructive, non-partisan voice on major challenges and opportunities for Manitoba and Canada. I look forward to working with our members and our key stakeholders in building on our past successes and continuing to contribute towards realizing the full potential of our great province. READ MORE Our membership, through private sector investments and working in partnership with various levels of government, is focused on sustainable long-term growth, jobs and prosperity for all Manitobans present and future. We welcome inquiries from readers who are interested in the work we do and the opinions we hold. We recognize the value in building support for positive change to make our province more competitive as we look forward to future opportunities and challenges. Our goal is simple, to provide fact based and innovative input into major policy issues focused on making Manitoba a place where all can live, work and invest in vibrant and healthy communities. Please follow us on LinkedIn MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Rick Duha It’s an honour to step into the role of Chair of the Business Council of Manitoba and to help guide this dynamic group of leaders as we continue to champion Manitoba’s growth and prosperity. I’m inspired by the legacy of those who came before me and energized by the opportunities ahead. The Business Council brings together CEOs and senior executives who are united by a shared belief in Manitoba’s potential. Since 1998, we have collaborated across sectors, with community partners, and all levels of government to promote policies that encourage innovation, economic growth, and inclusive opportunities. READ MORE We know that today’s challenges—both local and global—require steady leadership and collaborative solutions. Whether navigating economic uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, or evolving workforce needs, the Council remains committed to advocating for what’s best for Manitoba and its people. As the Business Council, our strength lies in our interconnected community and shared purpose: to make Manitoba a place where businesses thrive, communities flourish, and future generations can succeed. Thank you to all who share in our vision for a stronger Manitoba. 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