Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Toronto CHRO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Toronto CHRO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Toronto CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Kelly Davis

123Dentist
Chief People Officer

Janet Joubran

Reliance Home Comfort
SVP, Human Resources

Frank Monteleone

Rexall
Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer

Brigid Pelino

Definity Financial
Chief People & Culture Officer

Norm Sabapathy

Cadillac Fairview
EVP, Corporate Services

Governing Body Members

Angella Alexander

ATS Corporation
CHRO

Lynn Ardizzi

Centennial College of Applied Arts
VP, People & Equity & CHRO

Helen Ashton

Grand & Toy
VP, People & Culture

Ramneet Aujla

Metrolinx
CHRO

Michel Boucher

Royal Canadian Mint
VP, HR

Sonia Boyle

Gore Mutual Insurance
Chief People Officer

Tracey Brodie

Techtronic Industries
VP, Recruiting, Training & Talent Head of HR, Canada

Jamie Bruno

Ontario Tech University
VP, People & Transformation

Cindy Bush

TMX Group Ltd
CHRO

Stephanie Butt Thibodeau

IA Financial Group
EVP Chief Talent & Culture Officer

Eryn Campbell

WPP
Chief People Officer, Canada

Larissa Chaikowsky

BMO
CHRO, US & Head, Talent Reskilling & Acceleration

Alicia DeFreitas

BDO Global
Global Head of People & Culture

Tara Deakin

Spin Master
Chief People Officer, HR, Communications, Corporate Citizenship

Nicola Deall

dentalcorp
Chief People Officer

Maura Dyer

Neighbourly Pharmacy
CPO

Tamara Finlay

Securian Financial
VP, HR

Stephen Fletcher

Mattr
SVP, Chief People and HSE Officer

Alana Free

GoodLife Fitness
EVP, People & Culture

Scott Goodman

Traffix
Chief People Officer

Erin Gordon

Lindt & Sprungli
VP, HR

Barb Gray

Alectra
EVP People & Transformation

Sara Gugula

Walmart
Chief People Officer

Stephanie Hardman

Toromont
Chief People & Culture Officer

Simone Harrington

Trillium Health Partners
CPO

Brian Henry

Bird Construction
Chief People Officer

Michele Hoff

Epson
VP, HR, North & Latin America

Lawrence Hughes

Porter Airlines
Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer

Leanne Joffre

Tridel
Head & VP, People, Culture and Social Impact

Tammi Jones

Alcoa
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Nadim Kara

GreenShield
EVP, Head of People & Culture

Diana Kelly

NAV CANADA
VP & CHRO

Karine Laverdière

Nestlé
SVP, Head of HR

Nicole Lichowit

Alamos Gold Inc.
VP, Head of HR

Laura Mably

Co-operators Insurance and Financial Services
CHRO

Elizabeth McSavaney

Zurich Insurance
SVP & CPO, Canada

Katherine Murray

Bank of Canada
Managing Director & Chief Human Resource Officer

Nancy Nazer

OMERS
Chief Human Resources Officer

Susan O'Dowd

The Hospital for Sick Children
VP, HR

Nirav Patel

Ontario Power Generation
Head of HR, Atura Power

Andrew Pateman

Canadian Blood Services
VP, People, Culture and Performance

Sarah Rajmoolie

High Liner Foods
VP, Human Resources

Lynn Roger

Bayshore HealthCare
CHRO

Stephen Satchel

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited
Chief People Officer

Tan Singh

BFL Canada
CHRO

Matt Snyder

SE Health
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Mark Spencer

University Health Network
Executive Vice President, People & Culture

Mary Sullivan

CPP Investments
Senior Managing Director & Chief Talent Officer

Kara Sutherland

Dentons
Chief People Officer

Gordana Terkalas

Aecon
SVP & Chief People Officer

Diana Valler

Travel Brands
CHRO & Human Resources General Manager for HIS Americas Region

Leena Verma

Sodexo
Head of Human Resources, North America

Liz Volk

Longo's
CHRO

Lucie Walker

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Chief Human Resources Officer

Danielle Weese

dentalcorp
CPO

Gillian Whitebread

Hydro One
EVP, Head of Human Resources

Esther Zdolec

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
SVP, People & Culture

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
  2. Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
  3. Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

December 3, 2026 | 1 day

Toronto CHRO Community Executive Summit

Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Connect with CHRO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

March 23, 2027 | an evening

Toronto CHRO Community Inner Circle

Malaparte

Join fellow CHROs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

December 8, 2027 | 1 day

Toronto CHRO Community Executive Summit

Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Connect with CHRO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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