Board of Directors

In her role as President of the Hemmings Institute, Kathleen convenes leaders across Canada to address the most critical issues facing the country, with a focus on energy and national security. Anchored in a public service mindset, she works with organizations in the...

Armaan Hayer is the Chair of the Education Committee, where he leads initiatives that connect post-secondary students with Canada’s business, legal, and public sector leaders. Through mentorship, professional development, and strategic partnerships, he is committed to...

Jyotin has 15+ years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets, and strategic financial management. He is currently a Managing Director at Espresso Capital, a leading provider of growth financing solutions to companies in technology and other high-growth...

Gordon McIvor is a seasoned business leader with over 40 years of experience in public and government affairs, real property, and governance. He has held senior management roles with Canada Lands Company Limited and the National Executive Forum on Public Property, and...

Gareth is a seasoned leadership consultant, previously CEO of DAIS Creative Inc., sold to Bell Media in 2018. He co-founded RYOT Media, sold to Verizon/AOL in 2016, and was a director of Guardian Capital Group Limited’s Private Wealth practice. He produced the Academy...

Dr. Eric L.R. Jackman is a businessman and psychologist, serving as founding chair and trustee of The Psychology Foundation of Canada. He has held various prominent roles, including President of Invicta Investments ULC, Chairman of the Jackman Foundation, and past...

Rachelle Vaughan is a business strategy, communications, and analytics professional with experience spanning the private, public, and non-profit sectors. She completed her Master of Management Analytics at Queen’s University Smith School of Business, where she has...

Verity Sylvester brings over 25 years of business expertise across various industries, specializing in corporate sales, executive search, and marketing. Currently Vice President at CMC+CO, she co-founded an executive search firm and has been actively involved in...

Antoinette Tummillo is a trilingual executive with over 40 years’ experience working with national and international organizations in both private and public sectors, including CN Rail, CIBC, CBRE, Colliers International and the City of Toronto (CreateTO). She has led...

Raphael is a Toronto-based partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group at Dentons Canada LLP. He is the Co-Leader of the Securities Litigation subgroup. Raphael has deep experience in investigations and capital markets regulatory proceedings, and acts as...