2010 News Releases

BOSTON – MFC Global Investment Management (MFC GIM), the asset management arm of Manulife Financial Corporation, announced two new hires to its Boston-based teams.    Nancy C. Irving has been named a Managing Director, Institutional Sales, responsible for the East Coast sales territory. Ms. Irving reports to Frank Saeli, Global Head of Sales and Relationship Management for MFC GIM. In addition, David W. Zielinski joins as a Director and Product Manager for the firm’s US fixed income area, reporting to Jeffrey Santerre, Managing Director and Global Head of Product Management.

“We are delighted to add Nancy to our sales effort in the United States. She brings with her a wealth of sales experience, and as we continue to expand our institutional business I know Nancy will play a very important role in our growth,” said Mr. Saeli.

Ms. Irving joins MFC GIM from Congress Asset Management in Boston where she was Vice President of Institutional Sales. Prior to that, she held senior sales positions with The Boston Company Asset Management/Mellon Financial in Boston. She began her career at Bank of New England and has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.

Mr. Zielinski most recently was a Vice President and Senior Product Engineer, Global Fixed Income, at State Street Global Advisors (SSgA). Prior to that, he was a portfolio manager in currency management with SSgA. He began his career with MassMutual Financial Group as an investment analyst, and later worked at Babson Capital Management as an investment analyst in quantitative management. Mr. Zielinski is a graduate of Bryant College, and earned an MBA at Babson College.

“David joins MFC GIM at a time when we continue to build out a dedicated group for product marketing and to expand the product specialist function. MFC GIM will benefit greatly from his experience in both product and portfolio management. We plan to add other team members in Boston, Toronto and Hong Kong in the coming months,” said Mr. Santerre.

About MFC Global Investment Management®

MFC Global Investment Management® is the asset management division of Manulife Financial. MFC Global Investment Management’s diversified group of companies provides comprehensive asset management solutions for institutional investors, investment funds and individuals in key markets around the world. This investment expertise extends across a full range of asset classes including equity, fixed income and alternative investments such as oil and gas, real estate, timber, farmland, as well as asset allocation strategies.

MFC Global Investment Management has investment offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, and throughout Asia. As at March 31, 2010, assets under management for institutional clients were US$113 billion.

MFC Global Investment Management®, Manulife and the block design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it and its affiliates including Manulife Financial Corporation.

About Manulife Financial

Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners.  Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$446 billion (US$440 billion) as at March 31, 2010.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘945’ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

Media Contact:
Beth McGoldrick
(617) 663-4751
bmcgoldrick@jhancock.com