Julie Holden



Julie Holden

SVP, Central & Eastern Canada


Julie Holden, LLQP, has the primary responsibility of delivering operational excellence to the clients of BIG Benefits & HR Services. She has an extensive background of over 25 years delivering benefits solutions to her clients in both the insurance and consulting industries.

Julie was a Principal at one of Canada’s largest consulting firms where she led its health and productivity practice in Ontario. Previously, Julie has led two of Canada’s largest insurer disability claims operations. She brings her front-line perspective to clients as well as the right approach to the table and delivers excellent customer service. She works with small, mid-market and large corporate clients in a wide variety of sectors, including financial services, retail, government and manufacturing, in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

Julie holds a Life, Accident and Sickness license in all provinces (except Quebec) and is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, Ontario. She was a contributor to the 14th Edition of the Handbook of Canadian Pension and Benefit Plans and is sought after for speaking and writing engagements on topics relating to workplace health and productivity.

*Both Joseph Ricciuti, President & CEO and Julie Holden, SVP, Central & Eastern Canada, are Mental Health Commission of Canada Certified Advisors for Workplace Mental Health Consultation Services.