Speaking of Business
Conversations with Canadian innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
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Embracing the AI opportunity: Elio Luongo, KPMG
As Elio Luongo nears retirement as CEO of KPMG, he reflects on his career and stresses the importance of helping employees adapt to technological change, especially through developing AI skills, as key to driving productivity and prosperity in the modern workplace.
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Dean Connor, President and CEO of Sun Life Financial
In this episode, we’ll hear how a much-loved hobby very nearly led him in a different direction.We’ll also find out…
John Baker, President and CEO of D2L
John Baker is the President and CEO of D2L, the world-leading education software company based in Kitchener, Ontario. In this…
Darryl White, CEO of the Bank of Montreal
Darryl White is CEO of the Bank of Montreal. In this wide-ranging interview he shares his outlook on competitiveness, global trade,…
Linda Hasenfratz, CEO of Linamar
In this episode Linda discusses her path to the C-suite, the challenges she faced in her early years as CEO,…
Turning the Tables on Goldy Hyder
In this Speaking of Business summer special, Catherine Clark turns the tables on our usual host Goldy Hyder, and puts…
Calin Rovinescu, President and CEO of Air Canada
I spoke with Calin in April, prior to news of the company’s Air Transat takeover bid. But the deal reflects…
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…
Alex Pourbaix, President and CEO of Cenovus Energy
In this episode, Alex shares his views on family, on leading in tough times, and on the fight to protect…
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…
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,…
Nicole Verkindt, Founder and CEO, OMX
In this episode, Nicole shares the challenges of attracting top talent; her experience as a female founder; and why she…
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.…