Our Team

Nan is a Senior Advisor and Senior Partner Emeritus with BCG.  As a former Managing Director and Senior Partner in BCG’s Toronto office, Nan held numerous leadership positions in the firm including Leader of the People and Organization Practice in Canada, People Chair for BCG Canada, and the Leader of the Women@BCG Initiative in North America. Nan has worked extensively on strategy and organizational transformational efforts across Financial Services, Retail, Consumer and Industrial Good industries. She has contributed extensively in the Social Impact domain and is one of the founding leaders of BCG’s Centre for Canada’s Future. Nan is the Chair of CivicAction, and a board director of Leap Pecaut Centre for Social Impact, the Ivey Advisory Board, and Canadian Women and Sports. She has three grown children and leads an active life of sports, fun, and travel with her family. Before joining BCG, Nan worked as a Project Engineer for General Electric, Industrial Motors Business. Nan received her M.B.A. from the University of Western Ontario, Masters of Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto, and Bachelor Honors Electrical Engineering degree with a minor in Management from McGill University.

Bilal Khan is a recognized leader at the intersection of technology, finance, and public policy, with more than a decade of experience building organizations, shaping strategies, and investing in transformative innovation across North America. A builder, operator, advisor, and investor, he has been at the forefront of scaling companies, shaping ecosystems, and influencing policy in the global tech economy. Bilal is the Founder and Managing Partner of Intuition Capital, an alternative asset fund backing some of the most promising entrepreneurs and companies in North America. He was previously Managing Director and Head of Snowflake Canada (NYSE: SNOW), where he spearheaded the company’s growth and operations as it rapidly scaled into a global leader in cloud computing, AI, and data technologies. Earlier in his career, he served as a Managing Partner at Deloitte, where he advanced the firm’s data, analytics, and innovation agenda while guiding transformative strategies for public and private sector clients. As Founder and CEO of OneEleven, Bilal built one of North America’s largest scale-up innovation hubs, helping high-growth startups commercialize cutting-edge technologies and expand globally. He also served as Director of Policy and Senior Advisor to three Ontario Ministers of Economic Development, Trade, and Innovation, designing and implementing strategies that advanced the province’s economy. Trained as a lawyer, Bilal began his career in corporate securities law as Legal Counsel at Russell Investments, a U.S.-based multi-asset manager (acquired by the London Stock Exchange Group). In addition to his investing work, Bilal co-founded Elevate Tech Fest, now one of Canada’s largest tech and innovation conferences. He has held fellowships at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and Toronto Metropolitan University, served at the United Nations Centre for Business and Human Rights, and was a member of the Governor General’s Innovation Council. Bilal is also deeply engaged in governance and community leadership. He serves on the Board of Governors of the University of Waterloo, where he sits on the Executive Committee and Chairs both the Audit & Risk and Finance & Investment Committees. His past board service includes the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, TVO, the Canadian Club of Toronto, and as a founding board member of Toronto Global. Bilal holds a JD from the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, and is an alumnus of Singularity University at NASA Ames Research Centre, where he studied exponential technologies. His leadership and contributions have been recognized nationally, including being named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and featured on the Bay Street Bull Power 50 list.

Catherine Pringle is the Assistant Deputy Minister, Enterprise Communication and Engagement in Cabinet Office. Catherine is responsible for developing and delivering enterprise internal communications, enhancing the brand of the Ontario Public Service (OPS) and supporting communications for the Secretary of the Cabinet. She also leads the learning and development and talent management functions for communications professionals in the OPS. Catherine is a seasoned leader with over 20 years experience building partnerships and developing impactful strategies to advance corporate development in the public and private sectors. She is a values-based leader with experience leading teams through times of significant change, delivering multiple projects in dynamic, high-pressure environments, and developing and enhancing brands. Catherine holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a BA from McGill University. Catherine serves as a board member of the CivicAction Leadership Foundation.

Godyne Sibay is Senior Strategic Advisor and Counsel for McCarthy Tétrault LLP. She previously was the Regional Managing Partner (Ontario), a Senior Partner of the Real Property and Planning, Projects and Infrastructure groups, and a former member of the Board of Partners. She has extensive experience in project development, public-private partnerships, public procurement and real estate, including acquisition, disposition, leasing and construction matters. She was selected as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in 2011 by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). This award recognizes the highest achieving women in private, public and not-for-profit work. In September 2003, Lexpert magazine and the National Post featured Ms. Sibay as one of 15 up and coming women lawyers in Canada. She is a 2014 and 2015 ULI Women’s Leadership Champion. Ms. Sibay is a founding member of the Toronto chapter of Women in Infrastructure and presently sits on its Steering Committee. She is a Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Women’s Leadership Initiative in Toronto and is a member of the Advisory Board. She is the Canadian member of ULI’s Membership and Outreach Committee. She was also the 2013 and 2014 co-chair of the United Way’s Women Gaining Ground Initiative and a member of the Campaign Cabinet. Ms. Sibay is a member of several professional and industry organizations, including the Canadian Council on Public–Private Partnerships, Canadian Association of University Solicitors, Toronto CREW (Toronto Commercial Real Estate Women) and the Urban Land Institute. She has also served as a panelist and speaker at various industry seminars including the International Council of Shopping Centres, Federated Press and CREW Network conferences. She was a two time recipient of the prestigious NNCREW International Networking Award. She has co-authored a chapter on “Outbound Investments – Canada” in Rechtshandbuch Immobilien-Investitionen. Ms. Sibay received her BSc in 1980 from the University of Toronto and her LLB in 1983 from the University of Ottawa. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 1985.

As a Managing Director for Morgan Stanley, Laura Adams leads the Canadian Institutional Sales & Trading Business and serves as the CEO and UDP of Wealth Management Canada out of Toronto. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada (MSWC) was launched under Laura’s leadership in 2022 and is a full-service wealth management service that complements Morgan Stanley at Work’s stock plan administrative offering, Shareworks. Laura’s career with the Firm began in 2000 when she joined Morgan Stanley’s New York Institutional Equity Division. Three years later, Laura moved to oversee the restructuring of the Institutional Distribution team in Toronto, which included providing global research insights for Institutional clients throughout Canada. Since then, the team has expanded its services to High Touch and Electronic Trading, Equity Derivatives, FX, Prime Brokerage, Credit, and Fixed Income Solutions, and Laura maintains her role as Morgan Stanley’s Senior Relationship Manager for the Firm’s largest Canadian Institutional Asset management clients. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Laura held senior leadership roles working on telecommunication corporate strategy in Stockholm and Washington DC. In 1996, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a BBA in International Business & Finance. As an All-American NCAA Division I Swimmer, Laura won an SEC Championship and received the NCAA Woman of the Year award. Laura is an active board member for Morgan Stanley Canada Limited, Morgan Stanley Wealth Canada, and TAS Impact.

Layth Ashoo is currently Managing Partner, Golden Spruce Capital Inc. and was formerly a Partner at Maverix Private Equity where he led deal sourcing and execution for North American growth equity opportunities. Prior to his career in investing, Layth joined McKinsey & Company in where he led and operational and financial restructurings, due diligences, and strategic reviews for clients around the globe. He was previously an associate in the investment banking division of RBC Capital Markets where he was involved in a variety of capital markets and M&A transactions.  He started his career as a software engineer at Lehman Brothers. Born in Kuwait, Layth migrated to Canada with his family in 1990. He holds an Honours BASc. degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business. Layth is a Young Patrons Circle Ambassador with the Royal Ontario Museum. In his time off, you can find him skiing, playing tennis, or reading.

Lisa Kimmel is a global business executive, board director, communications strategist, and co-founder of Lantern Media LLC. She was the chair and CEO of Edelman Canada and Latin America and global managing director of Daniel J Edelman’s high-growth, U.S.-based sector specialty agencies (Revere, Salutem, Edible, and Mustache). She oversaw Edelman’s Canadian and Latin American operations and was on Edelman’s Global Operations Committee. In her role, she provided senior counsel to clients and was responsible for the region’s growth strategies. In Canada, she has led the region’s strategic evolution to a best-in-class communications firm, the biggest evolution in the firm’s history. Edelman Canada has been awarded a Cannes Lions for its “In the Head of a Hacker” campaign on behalf of HP and Strategy Magazine’s 2017 PR Agency of the Year. Passionate about advancing women in business, Lisa is chair of the firm’s Global Women’s Equality Network (GWEN), which is committed to fostering an environment where women of all backgrounds can enjoy equal opportunities. She is committed to supporting future leaders and championing women’s causes. She is a sought-after speaker and commentator at events and in the media. In recognition of her efforts, Lisa is a recipient of both the Financial Times and HERoes Champions of Women in Business Top 100 Female Executives, and a 2019 YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Award for Corporate Leadership. She has also been inducted into the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada Hall of Fame. Lisa is actively involved with several mentorship programs through the Women’s Executive Network, American Marketing Association, and Women in Communications and Technology Program. She is Vice-Chair of the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) Dean’s Council at Ryerson University and is on the Board of Directors of the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. Lisa also sits on the Global Advisory Board for G(irls)20 and is a member of the United Nations Women’s Empower Advisory Group.

Pamela Zabarylo is the Tax, Restaurant Brands International. Previously, Pam has over 30 years of professional experience with KPMG Canada and is a tax partner in KPMG’s Consumer Industrial Markets group, where she specializes in Canadian corporate income tax planning, compliance, and tax provisions for Canadian public companies and Canadian subsidiaries of foreign multinationals. KPMG in Canada offers a wide range of professional services across Canadian industries.  Our KPMG thought leaders deliver the latest insights, trends, and resources to help support and inform your organization’s financial, operational, and strategic objectives.  Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, and Courage, Together and For Better, we are committed to making a difference for our clients, our communities, and our people.  This commitment has KPMG consistently ranked one of Canada’s top employers and one of the best places to work in the country. She is a leader in KPMG’s Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity which is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and mentally healthy culture where all people have the opportunity to join, advance, belong, and thrive.  Pam serves on the Board of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business as the Treasurer and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee and has served on the Board of Directors of the Care Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses. Pam received her Bachelor of Arts – Honours, CA Program from the University of Waterloo, and is a member of CPA Ontario, CPA Canada, and the Canadian Tax Foundation. She is also a member of the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation.

Ronald Alepian is Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for TD Bank Group. He advises the CEO, Senior Executive Team and Board on complex issues, and leads an integrated North American team that strengthens brand and reputation, drives TD’s competitive advantage and market differentiation, nurtures relationships with policymakers and key stakeholders, and mobilizes the energy and talent of TD’s colleagues. He joined TD in August of 2017 as Chief Communications Officer, with responsibility for Corporate & Public Affairs (CAPA) and Canadian Government Relations, and added U.S. Government Relations, Sustainability, Corporate Citizenship and Social Impact to his mandate in early 2025. Throughout his career, Ron has helped some of the world’s leading corporations navigate uncertainty, launch groundbreaking products, build market momentum, and capture new opportunity. He has provided strategic communications, brand, investor relations and government relations counsel to CEOs and Boards in Canada, the United States and globally. Prior to joining TD Ron led the strategy, design and investor practice at one of the market’s premier strategic communications firms. From 2009-2014 he served as Group Head of Marketing and Communications for TMX Group (which owns the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, Canadian Depository for Securities, and other businesses). He has also served as Chief Communications Officer for CA Technologies in New York City, Vice President of Global Communications for Nortel in Toronto, and Sr. Director of Financial and Corporate Communications for BCE/Bell Canada in Montreal. Ron serves on the Board of Directors of Civic Action and was a member of the Board of Governors of Junior Achievement. As an undergraduate student in early 1990’s, he founded and led a refugee aid and community support program in the newly independent Republic of Armenia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Concordia University, a Certificate in Management from McGill University, and completed a marketing executive program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

I worked as a consultant on a foreign direct investment strategy with a focus on real estate. Till then in my career, I was focused on becoming an academic in international relations, as I wanted to focus on the importance of negotiations in conflict areas. Working as a consultant on the subject, allowed me to understand how interconnected, interdependent and multi-disciplinary real estate is. Real estate intersects: history, politics (local and federal), identity (personal and political), security, health, business, society, planet, technology, and economics (micro and macro). It was moments during that consulting period especially during my conversation with the stakeholders– decision makers and those affected–that shaped both my intellectual & personal curiosity in real estate. Being born a political refugee in India, there was a natural interest to understand land rights, ownership, and equity. To emerging young leaders this is the key. By aligning your personal values & interests with your skills & work experiences enables you to be fully vested in your work. Finding this alignment is not always easy — it might take a magic moment or two; sometimes it is linear and sometime its not. It is your own journey.

Vernita Tsang is a trusted advisor to Fengate’s executive and business lines providing legal advice, solutions, and leadership to the company. She has expertise and experience in project-financed transactions, investment funds, investor closings, and asset management. She also spearheads various strategic initiatives at Fengate to position the business to scale and grow, including corporate service innovation, governance, risk, and compliance. Vernita leads Fengate’s Environmental Social Governance Committee and sits on the Equity Belonging Inclusion and Diversity Think Tank. Before joining Fengate, Vernita was at Infrastructure Ontario advising authority clients on all aspects of major civil, social, and transit infrastructure projects delivered through public-private partnership models. Vernita began her legal career in the real estate group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP. Vernita earned her Hon. B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, and her J.D. from the University of Ottawa, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2005. Vernita is respected by her peers and colleagues as a leader. She has served as a mentor and role model to many professionals. Her leadership was recognized when she was named to the inaugural Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Championship Team, representing outstanding female real estate and development leaders. She is a member of the Women’s Infrastructure Network forum and serves as a mentor in the WeWIN Mentorship Program. Vernita is also a member of the National GC Network whose primary mission is to help diverse general counsel advance EBID values in their organization and larger community.

Heather McDonald became President & CEO of United Way Greater Toronto in spring 2025, taking the helm to drive the organization’s 10-year strategy focused on impact, growth, and operational transformation. A leader in the social and human services sector for over 25 years, she brings deep experience in change management, revenue diversification, and strategic partnership-building. Over 19 years at LOFT Community Services—including seven as CEO—Heather oversaw growth in the organization’s operating budget from $32 million to over $100 million, staff expansion to 1,200, and the development of a $140 million housing portfolio through strategic real estate acquisitions. She led the creation of a supportive housing site for 99 homeless seniors in Bradford and steered the organization through three acquisitions and a major amalgamation, while broadening its funding base through strong donor, government, and community relationships. Her career began in frontline service, with roles at the Family Law Centre, AIDS Committee of London, and Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre, followed by program leadership at Breakaway Addiction Services. Known as a values-driven and strategic leader, Heather is committed to building stronger, more equitable communities across the GTA.

Daniel Tisch is a business, public policy, and community leader, having held executive roles in government and the corporate sector, and senior governance roles at public institutions and non-profit associations. He is known globally as an expert in corporate communications, public policy, community engagement, crisis and reputation management. From 2003 to 2023, Daniel was the driving force in building Argyle Communications (now Changemakers) into Canada’s largest management-owned engagement, communication and reputation advisory firm growing to $40M in revenue, 175 employees and ten North American offices by 2023. Earlier in his career, Daniel held senior communications roles in the Canadian government, including serving as Senior Policy Advisor and Acting Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. In the latter role, he was a member of the Canadian delegation to the G7 Economic Summit. Daniel has spoken to business audiences on every continent, lectured at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business since 1996, and contributed to leading public relations and marketing textbooks. He appears regularly in print and broadcast media, including weekly commentary on CBC Radio and Global News during the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections. In 2021, Daniel was named one of the world’s “top 100” social media influencers on public relations. Born in Spain to a Latin American family and raised in Toronto, Daniel speaks English, French and Spanish. He holds two degrees from Queen’s University — a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and a Master of Business Administration. He is also a certified corporate director, with an ICD.D designation in corporate governance from the University of Toronto. Daniel has served as vice chair of the Queen’s University Board of Trustees, a leader in the international Scouting movement and a board member of Social Venture Partners International. In 2025, Daniel was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contributions to his community, the province and the country.