The Executive Summary: Female CEO Peer-to-Peer Session – June 2023
[ux_image id=”5139″] June 15, 2023 On June 15th, we met for our third Female Peer-to-Peer session, hosted by Summer Fresh President and Founder, Susan Niczowski at her Woodbridge facility. Susan graciously shared her experiences and journey in both life and business, offering valuable insights and knowledge which resonated with all participants. The range of topics […]
The Executive Summary: CEO Peer-to-Peer Forum – May 2023
[ux_image id=”5101″] May 24, 2023 On May 24th Brad Carr shared with members his journey to becoming CEO of Mattamy Homes Canada and credits time in his early years, on the farm and on the stage for his work ethic, collaborative approach, ingenuity and ability to sell both in and out of the boardroom. Below are […]
The Executive Summary: EllisDon & National Bank – September 2022
September 15, 2022 In September, we hosted an informal armchair discussion between Geoff Smith (President & CEO, EllisDon) and Michael Denham (Vice-Chairman, Commercial Banking and Financial Markets, National Bank of Canada). MORE ABOUT GEOFF & MICHAEL: Geoff joined EllisDon almost 40 years ago and has been President and CEO since 1996. EllisDon is an employee-owned, […]
CEO Dialogue, Linda Hasenfratz – September 2021
[ux_image id=”2715″] To kick off our 2021/2022 season Linda Hasenfratz, CEO of Linamar Corporation, led a candid conversation with OG100 members about how Linamar is addressing the major challenges that are affecting numerous industries worldwide and asks us to use the term “unprecedented” carefully. Linda spoke to specific tactics and measures the company is putting […]
CEO Dialogue, Tom Jenkins – June 2021
[ux_image id=”2649″] Tom Jenkins has been active for more than 40 years in innovation and economic development in both the private and public sectors, and currently serves as the Chair of OpenText™ Corporation. Tom is the Chair of the World Wide Web Foundation and a Commissioner of the Tri-Lateral Commission. He was the founding Chair […]
CEO Dialogue, Geoff Smith – April 2021
[ux_image id=”2408″] Geoff Smith is the President & CEO of EllisDon, an employee-owned construction services and technology company that has grown exponentially since its inception 70 years ago. With more than 5,000 salaried and hourly employees across fifteen national and international offices, EllisDon has become a leader in every facet of the construction industry. Geoff […]
CEO Dialogue, Bill Hammond – February 2021
[ux_image id=”2074″] Hammond Power Solutions Inc (HPS) is the largest manufacturer of dry-type transformers in North America. Established in 1917, HPS has grown from a small family-owned business in the shortwave radio market, to going public in 1986, and is now the industry leader in magnetic transformer design and manufacturing, with facilities in Canada, United […]
CEO Dialogue, John E. Peller – January 2021
[ux_image id=”1859″] Andrew Peller Limited is one of Canada’s leading producers and marketers of quality wines and craft beverage alcohol products. John E. Peller, O.C. is the President and CEO of Andrew Peller Limited, having joined in 1989 as Vice President, Sales and Marketing Planning. He was appointed President and CEO in 1994 and Chairman […]
CEO Dialogue, Michael McCain – December 2020
[ux_image id=”1821″] Michael McCain is President and Chief Executive Officer of Maple Leaf Foods, one of Canada’s flagship food companies, with sales of $3.9 billion and employing approximately 13,000 people in Canada and the United States. Michael and his team are deeply committed to being the global leader in sustainable proteins, reflected in ambitious goals […]
CEO Dialogue, Linda Hasenfratz – November 2020
[ux_image id=”1777″] On November 25, Linda Hasenfratz joined OG100, with members of her team Chris Merchant (VP, Global Finance) and Elliot Burger (Senior Legal Counsel) for an insightful discussion on Linamar’s formula for success and how the business continues to grow during the challenges of 2020. [divider width=”10360px”] Based in Guelph, Ontario, Linamar Corporation is […]