The Toronto Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

October 26, 2023

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

ET

Reception to follow from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

VENUE: EY Tower followed by reception at TMX Group

CO-CHAIRS

Shara Roy

Chief Legal Counsel

Ernst & Young LLP

Ingrid Robinson

Associate Partner

Ernst & Young LLP

Nathalie Miller

Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Event Host

What Happens at the Event?

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

Our strategic networking events unlock your board candidacy potential. Benefit from personal coaching from seasoned corporate directors, connect with peers, and gain visibility among industry leaders. The event will include a panel, coaching break-out session, and access to an exclusive cocktail networking reception with 120+ executive women and board ecosystem stakeholders at the iconic TMX Group Market Centre!”

Register early as spaces are limited!

Agenda at a glance

Registration (EY Tower)

Opening remarks

Panel

Coaching break-out session

Board ecosystem networking reception (TMX Group)

Panelists

Isabelle Hudon

President and CEO

Business Development Bank of Canada

Colleen McMorrow

Retired Partner

Ernst & Young LLP

BOARDS:
West Fraser Timber, Exco Technologies, Ether Capital, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario, Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee, Telecon, Plan International Canada, NEXT Canada

Kris Pederson

EY Americas, Centre for Board Matters Leader

Ernst & Young LLP

Ingrid Robinson

Moderator

Associate Partner
Ernst & Young LLP

Director Coaches

Diane Sinhuber

Former Deputy Chief Auditor

TD Bank

BOARDS:
First National Financial Corporation, First National Financial GP Corporation, Scarborough Health Network, YMCA of Greater Toronto, Kidney Foundation of Canada (Central Ontario Branch)

Tracy Primeau

Founder and Principal

Agile Bear Consulting

BOARDS:
Women in Nuclear Canada, United College, Ontario Power Generation

Helen Bobiwash

Corporate Director

BOARDS:
Health Sciences North, AFOA Canada and Ontario, Indigenous Growth Fund, Public Sector Accounting Board Discussion Group

Leanna Falkiner

Global Chief Marketing Officer

Zafin

BOARDS:
Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union, North York General Hospital

Godyne Sibay

Regional Managing Partner (Ontario)

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

BOARDS:
Civic Action, Toronto Board of Trade

Kim Marshall

Former CFO

Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator

BOARDS:
Dillon Consulting, The Atmospheric Fund, West Park Healthcare Centre

Diane Kazarian

Former Managing Partner

PwC (Greater Toronto Area)

BOARDS:
Bryant University, Choice Properties REIT, Gibson Energy Inc., MaRS, OMERS, St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation, Unity Health Toronto

Stacey Grant Thompson

Former Chief Marketing Officer

Manulife

BOARDS:
Meridian Credit Union, Motus Bank, Pathways to Education

Bindu Cudjoe

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Inclusion & Equity Officer and Corporate Secretary

Laurentian Bank of Canada

BOARDS:
Alexa Translations, Oakville Community Foundation, Association of Corporate Counsel

Racheal Awe

Vice-President & Chief of Staff

Canadian Tire Corporation

BOARDS:
The Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall Corporation, Young People’s Theatre

Catherine Fagnan

Associate General Counsel

Green Infrastructure Partners

BOARDS:
Comtech Fire Credit Union, Polaris Renewable Energy

Fern Glowinsky

President and CEO

Haventree Bank

BOARDS:
A&W Royalties and Revenues Fund, Baycrest Foundation, Merrco Payments

Daniella Dimitrov

Corporate Board Director & Former CEO and CFO

Mining Companies

BOARDS:
Nexa Resources, Chemtrade Logistics

Katie Dudtschak

Former EVP, Personal & Commercial Banking

RBC

BOARDS:
Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Greater Toronto United Way, Jack.org, RBC Caribbean Banks (various)

Agnes Di Leonardi

General Counsel

Sym-Tech Dealer Services

BOARDS:
International Women’s Forum, Mazda Canada Inc., YWCA of Greater Toronto, Women’s College Hospital Foundation

Jenny Alfandary

Former President and CEO

Westario Power

BOARDS:
Energy [X] Change, The MEARIE Group, The Mackenzie Institute, Touchstone Exploration Inc.

Leadership Committee

Marie-Chantale Lortie

Assistant Vice President, Partnerships

Business Development Bank of Canada

Ora Wexler

Partner

Dentons Canada LLP

Marilyn Horrick

Senior Vice President, Ontario Market Growth, Acquisitions and Development

Desjardins

Deb Voorheis

Partner

The Bigwin Group Inc.

Linda Plumpton

Partner

Torys LLP

Jennifer Laidlaw

Country Head

30% Club

Monique Jilesen

Managing Partner and Commercial Litigator

Lenczner Slaght LLP

Linda Fuerst

Senior Partner

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

Deborah Rosati

Founder and CEO

Women Get on Board Inc.

Jennifer Longhurst

Partner

McCarthy Tetrault LLP

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGES
$75-$325

Our Individual Ticket Package includes an in-person strategic networking event in a city of your choice and The Global Conversation on Board Diversity™ held virtually in November, or you can purchase a Global Ticket separately. This package is designed to help you build your network and make valuable connections that can propel your career forward. Secure your spot today!

SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGES
$3,500-$100,000

Our Sponsorship Packages range from Premiere Global to City Bronze, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at any level. Benefits include inviting your female employees and clients to network strategically for their continued success, building visibility for your brand’s impact, and increasing efforts to elevate all women in the pipeline.