Roger Sobotkiewicz, K.C., was appointed Chairperson of the Authority on February 4,2016. Prior to that, he held the position of Acting Chairperson since February 1, 2015.
He is also the CEO of the Authority and holds a number of statutory appointments, including:
- Superintendent of Insurance;
- Superintendent of Pensions;
- Superintendent of Financial Institutions; and,
- Registrar of Credit Unions.
Mr. Sobotkiewicz, K.C., acted as legal counsel for the Authority for more than a decade, during which time he led a number of significant policy initiatives. Prior to joining the Authority, he practiced law in private practice and in the Crown sector. He holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Manitoba.
In 2022, Mr. Sobotkiewicz was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and was distinguished with the King’s Counsel designation.