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Toronto CHRO Community
Join a powerful network of peers
Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CHROs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
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 People Officer
Mohammed Chahdi
Dell
Head of HR Operations - Americas
Barb Keenan
Liquor Control Board of Ontario
Chief People Officer
Marcia Mendes-d'Abreu
Foresters Financial
Global Chief Human Resources Officer
Brigid Pelino
Definity Financial
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Rashid Wasti
Weston Group of Companies
EVP & Chief Talent Officer
Members
Marla Allan
Grand & Toy, Office Depot Canada
VP, Human Resources
Veronica Amorena
Ipsos North America
VP Human Resources
Mike Annable
Greenwin
Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Information Technology
Helen Ashton
Campbell Company of Canada
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
IA Financial Group
Executive Vice President Chief Talent and Culture Officer
Sebastian Calvo
Apotex
VP, Human Resources - Global Business Human Resources
Larissa Chaikowsky
Bank of Montreal
Head, Talent Reskilling and Acceleration
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
Allison Dell
Cineplex
Head of Human Resources
Nicole Desloges
LifeLabs
SVP, People
Vita Di Serio
PROPHIX Software
VP, People
Steve Dryburgh
Manulife
AVP Business Partner
Stephen (Steve) Fletcher
Canada Cartage
CHRO
Alana Free
GoodLife Fitness
VP, People and Culture
Jo-Ann Giesbrecht
Woodbridge
SVP, Human Resources, Health, Safety & Environment
Scott Goodman
Avante Logixx
Chief People & Legal Officer
Erin Gordon
Lindt & Sprungli (Canada), Inc.
Vice President HR
Barb Gray
Alectra
SVP, People & Safety
Lora Haak
McKesson Canada
SVP, Canada and Europe HR
Stephanie Hardman
McDonald's
Head of Global Leadership and Functional Development
Brian Henry
Bird Construction Company Limited
Chief People Officer
Michele Hoff
Epson America
VP, Human Resources, Americas
Erin Jackson
University of Toronto
Chief Human Resource Officer
Momina Javaid
Unilever
HR Director- Canada
Marsha John-Greenwood
City of Toronto
Chief People Officer (Interim)
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 Insurance and Financial Services
Chief Human Resources Officer
Rachael MacLean
MarshMcLennan
SVP, Human Resources Leader
Greg Mackie
West Fraser
Head of HR & Safety
Katelin Mailer
Lactalis Canada
VP, Human Resources
Steve Majer
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Vice President Human Resources
Dan Markou
Shaw Communications
EVP & Chief People and Culture Officer
Frank Monteleone
Rexall
SVP and Chief People Officer
Nancy Nazer
OMERS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Nadia Padassery
Dr. Oetker Canada
Executive Head of Human Resources, North America
Janine Pajot
Bayer Corporation
VP, Human Resources
Andrew Pateman
Canadian Blood Services
Vice President, People, Culture and Performance
Richard Pinnock
EDC
Chief Diversity Officer
Dorena Quinn
IAMGOLD
Senior Vice President, People (Global Human Resources)
Darian Rich
Barrick Gold
EVP - Talent Management & Global Human Resources
Nicki Sabapathy
Shopify
Global HR Director
Norm Sabapathy
Cadillac Fairview
Executive Vice President, People
Leslie Sarauer
Extendicare
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Karen Scott
Softchoice
SVP, People & Growth
Geoff Smith
Shawcor
SVP Human Resources, Health and Safety
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
Diana Valler
Travel Brands
CHRO
Peter Watson
Capgemini
Senior Director, HR & Labour Relations
Tova White
Giant Tiger
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Gillian Whitebread
LifeWorks
CHRO & EVP
Margaret Wu
Brookfield Residential
SVP, People & Culture
Ed Wyzykowski
Rexel Canada Electrical
VP, 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
December 13, 2022 | 1 day
Toronto CHRO Executive Summit
Sheraton Centre Toronto
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
March 28, 2023 | an evening
Toronto CHRO Inner Circle
Arcadian Court
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
December, 2023 | 1 day
Toronto CHRO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 09/19/2022
Toronto CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 05/19/2022
Toronto CHRO Inner Circle - 03/29/2022
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
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Content from your CHRO peers
BLOG | DECEMBER 1, 2022
BLOG | DECEMBER 1, 2022
How CHROs are Responding to Economic Uncertainty
As talent shortages continue, HR executives face a dilemma about how to meet the needs of their workforce while facing economic pressures. We surveyed CHROs in our communities about the state of the economy – here are five key takeaways on how the economic landscape is impacting CHROs.
VIEW POSTSESSION INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 28, 2022
SESSION INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Empathetic Leadership — Mental Health and the Workplace
Recent socio-political and economic climates have left many employees mentally and emotionally strained, and human resources leaders have been challenged with if and how they should support their workforce during these times. “Empathetic Leadership — Mental Health and the Workplace” will be a featured session at the Southern California CHRO Executive Summit. Check out a preview of the discussion.
READ ARTICLEINFOGRAPHIC | NOVEMBER 15, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | NOVEMBER 15, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the State of the Economy and Its Impact on Your Business
Despite working through economic factors across the board, C-level executives have a positive outlook for their organizations in 2023. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities about the state of the economy – here is what 600 leaders told us about economic factors and their impact on their outlook.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
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