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Toronto CHRO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CHROs in the Toronto community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
- Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
- Driving consequential accountability for DE&I
Toronto CHRO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Toronto CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Co-Chairs
Sonia Boyle
Gore Mutual Insurance Co.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mohammed Chahdi
Dell Technologies
Head of HR Operations - Americas
Barb Keenan
LCBO
Chief People Officer
Marcia Mendes-d'Abreu
Foresters Financial
Global Chief Human Resources Officer
Brigid Pelino
Economical Insurance
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Rashid Wasti
Weston Group of Companies
EVP & Chief Talent Officer
Tova White
Giant Tiger
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Members
Omo Akintan
City of Toronto
Chief People Officer
Marla Allan
Grand & Toy, Office Depot Canada
VP, Human Resources
Mike Annable
Greenwin
Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Information Technology
Helen Ashton
Campbell Soup Company
VP, HR Canada
Lorraine Blair
CI Financial
Chief Talent Officer & EVP, Human Resources
Michel Boucher
Royal Canadian Mint
VP, Human Resources
Cindy Bush
TMX Group Ltd
Chief Human Resources Officer
Stephanie Butt Thibodeau
EDC
SVP, People & Culture
Sebastian Calvo
Apotex
VP, Human Resources - Global Business Human Resources
Ritu Chatterjee
General Motors of Canada
General Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations
Laurel Clark
Jazz Aviation LP
VP, Corporate Human Resources
Alexis Corbett
Bank of Canada
Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer
Kelly Davis
Sunwing Travel Group
Chief People Officer
Alison DeMille
McCain Foods
CHRO
Deanne Dillon
HUB International Ontario
Chief People Officer
Steve Dryburgh
Johnson & Johnson Canada
Head of HR, Canada
Jo-Ann Giesbrecht
Woodbridge
SVP, Human Resources, Health, Safety & Environment
Scott Goodman
Avante Logixx
Chief People & Legal Officer
Barb Gray
Alectra
SVP, People & Safety
Lora Haak
McKesson Canada
SVP, Canada and Europe HR
Stephanie Hardman
McDonald's Canada
Chief People Officer
Brian Henry
Bird Construction Company Limited
Chief People Officer
Michele Hoff
Epson America
VP, Human Resources, Americas
Nabeela Ixtabalan
Walmart Canada
EVP, People & Corporate Affairs
Erin Jackson
University of Toronto
Chief Human Resource Officer
Janet Joubran
Yum Brands - KFC Canada
Chief People Officer
Nancy Kennedy
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
SVP, People & Culture
Laura Lee-Blake
Pearle Hospitality
Chief People Officer
Nicole Lichowit
Brookfield Asset Management
Managing Director | Human Resources
Laura Mably
Co-operators Group Limited
Chief Human Resources Officer
Rachael MacLean
Marsh
SVP, Human Resources Leader
Greg Mackie
West Fraser
Head of HR & Safety
Steve Majer
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Vice President Human Resources
Dan Markou
Shaw Communications
EVP & Chief People and Culture Officer
Frank Monteleone
Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd.
SVP and Chief People Officer
Nancy Nazer
OMERS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Andrew Pateman
Canadian Blood Services
Vice President, People, Culture and Performance
Dorena Quinn
IAMGOLD
VP, People
Jim Reid
Rogers
CHRO
Darian Rich
Barrick Gold
EVP - Talent Management & Global Human Resources
Nicki Sabapathy
Shopify
Global HR Director
Norm Sabapathy
Cadillac Fairview
EVP, People
Karen Scott
Softchoice
SVP, People & Growth
Geoff Smith
Shawcor
SVP Human Resources, Health and Safety
Caroline Stephens
Interac
CHRO
Mary Sullivan
CPP Investments
Senior Managing Director & Chief Talent Officer
Gordana Terkalas
Aecon
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Denise Thompson
Intact Insurance
VP, Human Capital Management
Gillian Whitebread
LifeWorks
CHRO & EVP
Margaret Wu
Brookfield Residential
SVP, People & Culture
Ed Wyzykowski
Rexel Canada Electrical
VP, Human Resources
Nikki Zinman
Pearson
SVP, Human Resources
"It’s helpful to learn from folks who have a real diversity of challenges in front of them, and you can readily apply that within your own businesses.”
Deon MacMillan, CHRO
Ardent Mills
"I would absolutely recommend the summit for my peers who are CHROs. It's an opportunity to network that is unparalleled.”
Ruth Ferguson, SVP, CHRO
The Related Companies
“The events are top-notch with high-quality content and a professional, collegial atmosphere that enables our community's HR leaders to come together and share impactful ideas. Because of its value, I make it a priority to participate.”
Angie Freeman, CHRO
C.H. Robinson
Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON
March, 2022 | an evening
Toronto CHRO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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VIRTUAL
May 19, 2022 | 1 hour
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall
More than Just Words – Diversity Equity and Inclusion
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
PAST PROGRAMS
Toronto CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/02/2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 10/19/2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 09/22/2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 06/22/2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 04/15/2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 03/18/2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/08/2020
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 11/19/2020
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 10/22/2020
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 09/17/2020
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Content from your CHRO peers
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Leading Transformation Through the Lens of the People
Chief Talent Officer Sakita Douglas believes the current challenges in the talent market create “a great canvas for us to create something incredibly innovative and inviting.” Learn how she is leading a transformational change across nearly 20,000 employees in Harris County, Texas.
READ ARTICLETOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JANUARY 25, 2022
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Reimagining Employee Experience — Retaining Your Employees
The Great Resignation is leading to alternative ways of thinking about employee retention and experience. The UK CHRO community came together to discuss ways to evolve your HR strategies to be more centered around the employee and how to create a culture in which employees want to stay.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | JANUARY 19, 2022
BLOG | JANUARY 19, 2022
Swinging the Pendulum — Women Technology Leaders in 2021
The content team at Evanta, who ensures all topics and agendas are driven ‘by C-level executives and for C-level executives,’ set a goal – to intentionally and deliberately showcase women technology leaders at Evanta in-person summits. Read on to see what they were able to accomplish in 2021.
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