Odgers Berndtson Announces the 2023 CEOx1Day Finalists: Connecting Future Leaders with CEO Mentors
Odgers Berndtson, Canada’s premier integrated leadership advisory firm, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 CEOx1Day program.
Aimed at celebrating and recognizing Canada’s most talented third and fourth-year post-secondary students, CEOx1Day provides promising future leaders with the opportunity to spend a mentorship day with one of Canada’s top CEOs. The 32 deserving winners, spanning the country coast to coast, underwent a rigorous application process and were selected for their positive community contributions, growing leadership capabilities, and academic excellence.
Exclusive to Odgers Berndtson, the CEOx1Day program provides leadership development, career insights, and executive networking opportunities to Canada’s aspiring leaders. The program runs in over 10 countries worldwide.
“The 2023 winners successfully navigated their undergraduate studies during the disruption of the pandemic, at an age where many are faced with independence for the first time. These young adults have inspired us and highlighted what the next generation of talent can achieve,” said Carl Lovas, Chief Executive Officer, Odgers Berndtson Canada. “The leaders of tomorrow are committed to making a positive impact in their communities and taking meaningful action to face global, environmental, and social challenges. We’re proud to play a part in the professional development of this class of CEOx1Day winners.”
In addition to learning directly from the executives steering some of Canada’s leading organizations, the CEOx1Day winners will attend Career Development Days in Odgers Berndtson offices across the country. Designed to jump-start their careers, these events will provide the students with insights into their unique leadership style, candid discussions on talent management, and tips to stand out in a competitive recruitment process.
Congratulations to our winners!
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Alexandra Bovie, McMaster University |
Andy Nguyen, McMaster University |
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Cogie Cogan, Huron University College |
Sai Nikam, University of Toronto |
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Heidi Collie, University of British Columbia |
Maya Povhe, University of Toronto |
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Priyanka Das, Simon Fraser University |
Chris Pratt, Carleton University |
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Soha Dehghan, Ontario Tech University |
Vikram Rathore, University of Calgary |
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Cloé Dutil, ÉTS Montréal |
Jared Richstone, Western University |
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Elshen Ebadi, University of British Columbia |
Mikaela Rohac-Grenier, Bishop's University |
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Brett Friesen, University of Alberta |
Héloïse Sauquet, Polytechnique Montreal |
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Sophia Gu, University of British Columbia |
Mahek Seth, University of Alberta |
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Angelique Jeanty, University of Ottawa |
Ningsong Shen, Western University |
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Justin Langan, University of Manitoba |
William Sylvain, ÉTS Montréal |
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Luke Lee, University of British Columbia |
Jules Trolet, HEC Montréal |
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Marguerite Lefebvre, University of Ottawa |
Zander Van Asperen, Queen's University |
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Delaney MacIntosh, University of Alberta |
Sebastian Vinasco-Lasso, University of Toronto |
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Béla Maetzel, University of British Columbia |
Akanksha Yeola, University of Alberta |
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Anna Mercier, HEC Montréal |
Vivian Zhong, University of Waterloo |
“Year-after-year, participating executive mentors share their appreciation for gaining fresh perspectives from their mentee, while the mentee gains valuable insight into the CEO’s career trajectory, leadership style, and organizational values. These are met with strong interest by ambitious individuals aspiring one day to be in the CEO seat,” said Brad Beveridge, President, Odgers Berndtson Canada. “We invest in developing great leaders diverse in experience, background, leadership style, industry, and sector, to help build a better future for our country and our communities.”
We thank this year’s participating executive mentors:
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Judy Goldring, AGF Management |
Leanne Hall, Creative Fire |
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Michael Tremblay, Invest Ottawa |
Randy Fournier, PRT Growing Services Ltd. |
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Ross Wainwright, Alida |
Marsha Walden, Destination Canada |
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Ghada Nafie, Litus |
John Ferguson, Purolator |
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Chris O’Riley, BC Hydro |
Victor Cui, Edmonton Elks |
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Sarah Jordan, Mastermind Toys |
Marie Lemay, Royal Canadian Mint |
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Éric Martel, Bombardier |
Justin Riemer, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) |
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Franca Gucciardi, McCall MacBain Foundation |
Deirdre Freiheit, Shepherds of Good Hope |
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Christa Dickenson, Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) |
Deborah Flint, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) |
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Jerry Dobrovolny, Metro Vancouver |
Nick Dean, The Keg |
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Graham Sher, Canadian Blood Services |
Luc Rodier, Guillevin International |
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Ashley Kirwan, Orix Geoscience |
Jeffrey L. Orridge, TVO Media Education Group |
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Lindsay Dodd, Cashco Financial |
Carolyn Spriet, Hallmark Canada |
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Bob Espey, Parkland |
Christine Bergeron, Vancity |
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Mario D. Morroni, Cominar |
Nathalie Fagnan, Héma-Québec |
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Nathalie Morin, Polystyvert |
Peter Dinsdale, YMCA Canada |
A special thank you to our program partners The Globe and Mail, TalentEgg, and Hogan Assessments for their ongoing support.
About Odgers Berndtson
Odgers Berndtson is a global integrated leadership advisory firm providing expertise in executive and board search; interim executive search; leadership assessment, coaching, and development; board and team performance; and business strategy consulting.
Our clients come from every shape and size of organization, from start-ups to multinational corporations, and span the private, not-for-profit, and public sectors.
Globally, 1,100+ Odgers Berndtson colleagues support our clients from 66 offices in 32 countries.
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