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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.
- Planning for and shaping the future of work
- Becoming the board's leader of human capital
- Transforming HR structure and strategy
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
Cathie Brow
Revera
SVP, Human Resources & Communications
Barb Keenan
Liquor Control Board of Ontario
SVP, Human Resources
Marcia Mendes-d'Abreu
Foresters Financial
Global Chief Human Resources Officer
Rashid Wasti
George Weston Ltd.
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
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
Chief Human Resources Officer
Stephanie Butt Thibodeau
EDC
SVP, Human Resources
Sebastian Calvo
Apotex
VP, Human Resources - Global Business Human Resources
Mohammed Chahdi
Dell Technologies
Global Director, Human Resources Services
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
Roger Fulton
Linamar Corp
EVP, Human Resources, Gen Counsel & Corp. Sec.
Jo-Ann Giesbrecht
Woodbridge
SVP, Human Resources, Health, Safety & Environment
Scott Goodman
Avante Logixx
Chief People & Legal Officer
Barb Gray
Alectra
SVP, People & Safety
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
Matthew Hough
General Motors of Canada
General Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations
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
Jane Lewis
Procter & Gamble
VP, Human Resources
Nicole Lichowit
Brookfield Asset Management
Managing Director | Human Resources
Laura Mably
Co-operators Insurance and Financial Services
Chief Human Resources Officer
Greg Mackie
Norbord
VP, Human Resources & EHS
Dan Markou
Shaw Communications Inc
EVP and Chief People & Culture Officer
Arielle Meloul-Wechsler
Air Canada
EVP and Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer
Nancy Nazer
OMERS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Andrew Pateman
Canadian Blood Services
Vice President, People, Culture and Performance
Brigid Pelino
Economical Insurance
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Gemma Piemontese
Toronto Transit Commission
Chief People Officer
Dorena Quinn
IAMGOLD
VP, People
Jim Reid
Rogers
CHRO
Darian Rich
Barrick Gold
Executive Vice President- Talent Management & Global Human Resources
Nicki Sabapathy
Shopify
Global HR Director
Norm Sabapathy
Cadillac Fairview
EVP, People
Karen Scott
Softchoice
SVP, People & Growth
Emree Siaroff
Stantec
CHRO, SVP
Geoff Smith
Shawcor Ltd
SVP Human Resources, Health and Safety
Caroline Stephens
Interac
CHRO
Mary Sullivan
CPP Investments
Senior Managing Director & Chief Talent Officer
Gordana Terkalas
Aecon
SVP, Human Resources
Denise Thompson
Intact Insurance
VP, Human Capital Management
Paul Trudel
EllisDon
SVP, People & Culture
Beth Tyndall
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Chief People Officer
Kim Van Pelt
Accor Hotels
SVP, Talent & Culture
Gillian Whitebread
Morneau Shepell
CHRO & EVP
Mark Wilson
Loblaws
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
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 Events
Virtual Programs
April 15, 2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Boardroom
Well-Being at Every Level of the Employee Experience
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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June 22, 2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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December 2, 2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, half-day virtual program with new connections and actionable insights.
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Content from your CHRO peers
PODCAST | APRIL 6, 2021
PODCAST | APRIL 6, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 14
In this episode, we ask CIO Rob Zelinka of Jack Henry & Associates why change management is so hard for large organizations. We discuss change fatigue and the unrelenting pace of change, and Rob shares how communication and transparency can help business leaders crack the change management code.
LISTEN NOWPEER PRACTICES | MARCH 30, 2021
PEER PRACTICES | MARCH 30, 2021
Building Diverse Cybersecurity Teams With Intention & Authenticity
Security leader Amy Bogac of CF Industries discusses how daunting it can be to not have role models for women in cybersecurity. She shares three strategies for building diverse teams and helping women advance in security careers.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | MARCH 29, 2021
BLOG | MARCH 29, 2021
From HR Policies to Human-Centric Philosophies
It’s the dawn of a new war for talent as millions of workers put pressure on organizations to seize the moment and re-design how and where work gets done. How can HR adapt? Read how to focus on philosophies over policies.
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