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Calin Rovinescu, President and CEO of Air Canada
Calin Rovinescu is President and CEO of Air Canada. Calin was just five years old when his parents fled the Communist regime in Romania and settled in Montreal – an experience that profoundly shaped his identity and values. As you’ll […]
Michael Katchen, Co-founder and CEO, Wealthsimple
Mike Katchen is Co-founder & CEO of Wealthsimple, a Toronto-based financial services startup. In just five years, Wealthsimple has grown to more than four billion dollars in assets. And shortly after our conversation, the company announced another big funding round […]
Alex Pourbaix, President and CEO of Cenovus Energy
Alex is a veteran of Alberta’s oil and gas industry. He retired in 2017 after almost three decades at TransCanada Corporation, most recently as Chief Operating Officer. But he couldn’t stay away long. His competitive spirit and strong belief in […]
Marcelo Lu, President, BASF Canada
Marcelo Lu grew up in Brazil, has family roots in China, was educated in the United States and established his career in both Europe and Asia. Today he leads the Canadian operations of BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer. Marcelo […]
Don Lindsay, President and CEO, Teck Resources
Don Lindsay is President and CEO of Teck Resources, Canada’s largest diversified resource company, and a leading producer of copper, zinc, steelmaking coal, and energy. Mining has traditionally been seen as a tough, gruff and hardnosed industry, but Don himself […]
Nicole Verkindt, Founder and CEO, OMX
Nicole Verkindt is the founder of OMX and Startup Canada’s 2017 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. OMX is a tech startup that helps companies access procurement opportunities and measure their economic impact. Nicole grew up in a family-owned manufacturing business […]
John Peller, Chairman and CEO, Andrew Peller Limited
John Peller’s grandfather founded the company now known as Andrew Peller Limited in 1961, starting with a modest Okanagan vineyard. Today, the company boasts 12 estate wineries, a range of value wine products, global icewine distribution and more. As leader […]
Rola Dagher, President, Cisco Systems Canada
Rola Dagher is President of Cisco Canada. Cisco’s Canadian operations are key revenue generators globally and produce some of the company’s greatest innovations. As you’ll hear, Rola overcame a difficult upbringing in war-torn Lebanon – something she credits with much […]
The Honourable John Manley
John Manley is Canada’s former Industry Minister, Finance Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister. John recently stepped down after nine years as head of the Business Council of Canada. As you’ll hear, John’s commitment to his family, […]
Geoff Smith, President and CEO, EllisDon
Geoff Smith is CEO of construction juggernaut EllisDon. The company’s projects include Rogers Centre, the Art Gallery of Ontario and countless other public and private facilities across the country. Our fascinating conversation covers succession, disruption, politics and how Geoff and […]