The Toronto Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

November 14, 2024

Time: 3:45 - 8:00 PM

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VENUE: EY Tower

CO-CHAIRS

Shara Roy

Shara Roy

Chief Legal Counsel

Ernst & Young LLP
Ingrid Robinson

Ingrid Robinson

Partner, Risk Consulting

Ernst & Young LLP
Adeline Cheng_V2

Adeline Cheng

Partner, Risk Consulting
Event Host

Ernst & Young LLP

What Happens at the Event?

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and pursue a board position?

Our prescriptive strategic networking events for women provide the perfect platform for personal coaching from experienced corporate directors, peer connections, and increased visibility among industry leaders. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships and open doors to new opportunities. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward your board service journey.

The Toronto event will bring together board director coaches, speakers and board ecosystem stakeholders with high-potential women looking to advance their board careers.

The evening will begin at EY Tower, 100 Adelaide St. W., 40th floor, Toronto, with a panel and coaching breakout session from 3:45 to 6:00 p.m. and conclude with a cocktail networking reception at the TMX Group, 120 Adelaide St. W., Market Hall, where participants will be joined by board ecosystem stakeholders from 6:00 to 8:00.

Agenda

Registration (EY Tower)
Opening remarks

Panel
Coaching breakout session

Networking reception
TMX Group Market Hall

Panel & Speakers

Ingrid Robinson

Ingrid Robinson

Moderator
Partner, Risk Consulting
Ernst & Young LLP
Barbara Stymiest

Barbara Stymiest

Former CEO
TMX Group
BOARDS:
George Weston Limited
President’s Choice Bank
Sun Life
Miranda Flury

Miranda Flury

President
Hawkeye Strategies
Kris-Pederson

Kris Pederson

EY Americas, Centre for Board Matters
Ernst & Young LLP

Director Coaches

Sharon-Castelino-

Sharon Castelino

Corporate Director
BOARDS:
Move Health Holdings Corporation
Profound Impact Corporation
City of Toronto
Racheal-Awe

Rachael Awe

Vice-President
Chief of Staff
Canadian Tire Corporation
BOARDS:
Young People’s Theatre
The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall
Sham Madhok

Sham Madhok

Former Partner
PWC
BOARDS:
York University
North York General Hospital (Former)
Michelle Banik_Headshot

Michelle Banik

Corporate Director
BOARDS:
Empire
Stella Jones
Bindu Cudjoe_Headshot

Bindu Cudjoe

Chief Legal Officer
Laurentian Bank of Canada
BOARDS:
Oakville Community Foundation
Alexa Translations
Agnes-Di-Leonardi

Agnes Di Leonardi

General Counsel
Sym-Tech Dealer Services
BOARDS:
(Former) Mazda Canada
Katherine-Dudtschak-headshot

Katie Dudtschak

Chief Executive Officer
Home Equity Bank
BOARDS:
(Former)
RBC Finance Corporation of Bahamas Limited
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited
RBC Royal Bank (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited
Leanna_Headshot2

Leanna Falkiner

Former Chief Marketing Officer
Zafin
BOARDS:
(Former)
Coast Capital Savings Credit Union
Fern-Glowinsky

Fern Glowinsky

President and CEO
Haventree Bank
BOARDS:
Merrco Payments
A&W Royalties & Revenues Fund
Baycrest Foundation
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Stacey Grant-Thompson

Former Chief Marketing Officer
Manulife
BOARDS:
Meridian Credit Union
Motus Bank
Diane Kazarian

Diane Kazarian

Former Managing Partner
PwC (Toronto)
BOARDS:
Choice Properties
Gibson Energy
MaRS Discovery District
OMERS
Rogers Communications
Unity Health Toronto
Sandra Levy Headshot

Sandra Levy

Corporate Director
BOARDS:
GFL Environmental
Sir Royalty Income Fund
Slang Worldwide Inc.
Kim-Marshall

Kim Marshall

Former CFO
Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator
BOARDS:
Elexicon Energy
The Atmospheric Fund
University Health Network
Tracy-Primeau2

Tracy Primeau

Founder and Principal
Agile Bear Consulting
BOARDS:
Ontario Power Generation
Diane-Sinhuber

Diane Sinhuber

Former Deputy Chief Auditor
TD Bank
BOARDS:
Scarborough Health Network

Leadership Committee

Nichola-Douse-Toronto-2024-LC

Nichola Douse

Vice President, Customer Delivery - Americas

Mastercard

Tamara Lawson

Tamara Lawson

Chief Financial Officer

QuadReal

Patty-John_toronto

Patty John

Chief People & Culture Officer

Meridian

Monique-Jilesen

Monique Jilesen

Managing Partner

Lenczner Slaght LLP

Shannon Leo

Shannon Leo

Executive Search

Spencer Stuart

Deborah Rosati

Deborah Rosati

Founder and CEO

Women Get on Board Inc.

Deb-Voorheis

Deb Voorheis

Partner

Bigwin Group Talent Strategy

Linda Plumpton

Linda Plumpton

Partner

Torys LLP

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGES
$250

Our Individual Tickets include an in-person strategic networking event in a city of your choice. These events are designed to help you build your network and make valuable connections that can propel your career forward. Secure your spot today!

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PACKAGES
$5,000+

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

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