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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
Lorraine Blair
CI Financial
Chief Talent Officer & EVP, Human Resources
Michel Boucher
Royal Canadian Mint
VP, Human Resources
Cindy Bush
Cineplex
Chief Human Resources Officer
Stephanie Butt Thibodeau
EDC
SVP, Human Resources
Sebastian Calvo
Apotex
VP, Human Resources - Global Business Human Resources
Mohammed Chahdi
Dell EMC
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
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
Janis Leigh
Hudson's Bay Co
Chief Human Resources 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
Arielle Meloul-Wechsler
Air Canada
EVP and Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer
Susan Muigai
Walmart
EVP, People & Corporate Affairs
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
Cheryl Stargratt
Tangerine
Chief People & Operations Officer
Caroline Stephens
Interac
CHRO
Mary Sullivan
CPP Investments
Senior Managing Director & Chief Talent Officer
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
March 18, 2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Dynamically Closing the Skill Gap
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
June 22, 2021
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
Content from your CHRO peers
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Nordic CHRO Virtual Town Hall Insights
In 2020, CHROs transformed their roles, stepping up to lead core business strategies as organizations reframed their objectives. The Nordic CHRO community came together to reflect on how their role transformed in 2020 and what comes next.
READ ARTICLEINFOGRAPHIC | DECEMBER 18, 2020
INFOGRAPHIC | DECEMBER 18, 2020
2020 in the CHRO Community
This year was one for the record books in all kinds of ways, and for CHROs, it meant having a critical role on the most pressing issues. Here is a look at the journey the Evanta CHRO Community took this year.
VIEW RESULTSBLOG | DECEMBER 8, 2020
BLOG | DECEMBER 8, 2020
What Does Community Mean to You?
At year’s end, we’re thinking about the concept of a community and creating the feeling of fellowship when you can’t physically be with your community. We reflect on the need to “calibrate, adjust, and pivot” to deliver the power of community during uncertain times.
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