The Catalyst Canada Honours Celebrating Champions of Women in Business Conference Program
About Catalyst Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit membership organization expanding opportunities for women and business. With offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and India, and more than 500 preeminent corporations as members, Catalyst is the trusted resource for research, information, and advice about women at work.
Welcome Letter from Catalyst I would like to welcome you to The Catalyst Canada Honours 2012 conference, a dynamic forum bringing Canadian corporate leaders together to discuss opportunities for women and business. This year s Conference will gather Human Resources/Diversity and Inclusion professionals from across the country to celebrate and learn from our extraordinary 2012 Catalyst Canada Honours Champions: Gordon M. Nixon, President and Chief Executive Officer, RBC; Anne-Marie Hubert, Managing Partner, Advisory Services, Ernst & Young; and Jane Allen, Partner & Chief Diversity Officer, Deloitte Canada. Tonight, at our dinner we will also honour Claude Dussault, Chairman of the Board at Intact Financial Corporation, with Special Recognition - Board Diversity Champion. Conference participants will have a valuable opportunity to draw on the experiences of three of these outstanding Champions, and come up with new ways for Canadian business leaders to capitalize on the vast and largely untapped resource which talented women represent. The theme of this year s conference is sponsorship. Catalyst research shows that sponsorship is not only critical to individual women s professional advancement, it is beneficial to organizations as well. A corporate culture with an emphasis on identifying, developing, and rewarding talent is good for everyone. It s our hope that this year s Conference participants will leave with a newfound appreciation of the benefits of sponsorship, as well as a wealth of practical tools with which to develop and inspire potential sponsors in their own organizations. At Catalyst Canada, we know that advocating for talented women is an essential component of effective leadership. We also know that what benefits women benefits men, families, businesses, and society as well. We hope you enjoy the Conference and leave feeling refreshed, reenergized, knowledgeable, and inspired! Alex Johnston Executive Director Catalyst Canada 1
Welcome Letter from CIBC Welcome to the inaugural Catalyst Canada Honours Conference. CIBC is proud to host this event in support of women in business and to celebrate the achievements of The Catalyst Canada Honours 2012 Champions. Our collective dedication to organizations like Catalyst Canada serves to strengthen our commitment to the advancement of women. The theme of today s Conference is sponsorship, and throughout the day you will learn how sponsors play a key role in realizing the potential of the diverse talent in your workforce. This afternoon, you will hear directly from this year s Champions. These individuals have demonstrated the principles of equity and inclusion throughout their careers, and will provide their personal insights on the approaches their organizations, industries, and communities have taken to advance women. You are also encouraged to share your strategies for creating a culture of sponsorship within your own organization, and to learn about the initiatives and programs implemented by your colleagues from across Canada. Congratulations to this year s Catalyst Canada Honours Champions, and thank you for attending the first Catalyst Canada Honours Conference. Jacqueline C. Moss Executive Vice-President Human Resources, CIBC 2
2012 Company/Firm Leader Champion Gordon M. Nixon President & Chief Executive Officer RBC Shortly after Gordon M. Nixon s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of RBC 11 years ago, he established the Diversity Leadership Council (DLC), which is responsible for overseeing the bank s diversity and inclusion strategy, key goals, and results, and he has chaired the Council ever since. Championing the business value of diversity and inclusion is one of the hallmarks of Mr. Nixon s leadership; he credits great mentors with helping him to understand the benefits of diversity, especially as they relate to human capital. Mr. Nixon has personally sponsored the development of many women at RBC, and during his tenure as CEO, many have achieved senior leadership positions, including two visible minority women and the external hiring of a senior woman to RBC s Group Executive Committee. In addition, he is known for identifying talented individuals who may not be the conventional choice for a role and providing them with stretch opportunities to advance their careers and grow RBC s pipeline of diverse talent. Mr. Nixon firmly believes that the business case for diversity extends not just to RBC s senior management team, but to its Board of Directors. The diversity of RBC s board (five of 16 directors are women) contributes to the bank s success in serving its clients, its employees, and the communities in which it operates around the globe. Mr. Nixon has been a strong and public advocate for the Catalyst Accord. He has also regularly sponsored both RBC and external women leaders for corporate and community boards. Mr. Nixon speaks frequently about diversity and inclusion within RBC and in the business community. He serves on the Catalyst Canada Advisory Board and chairs the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), which helps improve employment opportunities for new immigrants, including women. Mr. Nixon began his career in 1979 at Dominion Securities in Toronto, where he worked in Global Markets and Investment Banking. In 1986, he assumed responsibility for the operations in Japan. He returned to Canada in 1989 as Managing Director of Investment Banking following RBC s acquisition of Dominion Securities. Mr. Nixon became Chief Executive Officer of RBC Capital Markets in 1999, and was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of RBC in 2001. Through his leadership, Mr. Nixon has been influential in creating a positive and supportive environment for RBC employees. He is a role model to many business leaders for his vision in building success through diversity and inclusion. 3
2012 Business Leader Champion Anne-Marie Hubert Managing Partner, Advisory Services Ernst & Young For over 20 years, Anne-Marie Hubert s primary objective has been attracting, developing, and helping people achieve their full potential, which she believes is fundamental to the success of a business and the economy. As Managing Partner, Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, she is well-known for her positive outlook and ability to bring people from diverse backgrounds together to achieve common goals. In 2002, she joined the Gender Equity Task Force, bringing with her the belief that inclusion is a fundamental economic and societal issue, and that success in diversity comes from driving results. A dedicated mentor and sponsor, Ms. Hubert works to ensure that all Ernst & Young employees are represented fairly internally and externally. From 2002 to 2006, Ms. Hubert led the firm s gender equality initiatives across Canada, which led her to designing and implementing Career Watch, a national program that pairs senior leaders with high-potential women and visible minorities. Under her guidance, Ernst & Young also instituted a review program for partners that ties diversity ratings directly to performance and compensation. As a result of these initiatives, she has helped to significantly reduce the gender gap in ratings at all levels and promote a greater proportion of women to senior positions. Ms. Hubert not only champions diversity and inclusion at Ernst & Young, but also in the marketplace. In 2009, she supported Quebec legislation for parity on boards of selected Crown corporations by penning an opinion letter published in La Presse, the largest French daily newspaper in Canada. She also led the committee on labour and employment of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ), which focused on enabling all citizens to achieve their full potential. In addition, she organized a panel on the value of diversity on boards for the Institute of Corporate Directors in Montreal. Importantly, Ms. Hubert s approach to equity in the workplace has influenced several Ernst & Young clients and led to their own internal assessments of diversity. Ms. Hubert joined Ernst & Young in 1985 after holding positions of evolving responsibility in Canada and Europe. In 2006, she received the firm s Rosemarie Meschi Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the advancement of women in the Americas. In 2009, 2010, and 2011 she was named one of Canada s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. She presently sits on Ernst & Young Canada s Executive Committee, and serves on the boards of the FCCQ and of the Public Policy Forum. Ms. Hubert earned her CA designation in 1987 and a fellowship from the Order des comptables agréés du Québec in 2004. Anne-Marie s passion and enthusiasm, alongside her strong business success, make her an excellent role model for corporate Canada. 4
2012 Human Resources/Diversity Leader Champion Jane Allen Partner & Chief Diversity Officer Deloitte Canada In 2008, Deloitte Canada appointed Jane Allen as its first Chief Diversity Officer, becoming one of the first organizations in the country to put the spotlight on diversity and inclusion. Working in collaboration with the firm s National Diversity Council and senior leadership, Ms. Allen is responsible for developing and implementing Deloitte s diversity business rationale. Since her appointment, she has championed diversity both at Deloitte and in the broader Canadian business community by using her sphere of influence to move diversity discussions from awareness-building to action. Ms. Allen is effectively transforming Deloitte s culture through awareness, advocacy, and accountability. Her contributions have led to a significant increase in the proportion of women admitted to the partnership. In addition, her successful advocacy of several diverse and talented women throughout her career demonstrates how sponsorship can work to advance women from underrepresented groups. As one of Deloitte Canada s leadership team members, she encourages her peers to be champions, urging them to regularly discuss Deloitte s awareness of and commitment to the business case for diversity. She also produces regular diversity features on Deloitte s internal website, writes a diversity blog, has worked to include diversity goals in the performance review process, and expanded diversity training at the firm. Ms. Allen holds management accountable by regularly reporting diversity metrics for each business unit and region against established goals, appealing to competitive natures at the firm. She supports business leaders through continual discussions, peer feedback, and diversity coaching, resulting in changed behaviours and decision-making processes at the executive level. Ms. Allen s influence extends beyond Deloitte to the Canadian business community. She represents Deloitte as a founding sponsor on the Canadian Board Diversity Council, which develops and champions women and minorities in board positions. She helps business leaders share experiences and leverage new ideas to improve workplaces for traditionally disadvantaged groups through Deloitte s annual cross-canada series, Dialogue on Diversity. She co-founded the Canadian Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and she provided instrumental sponsorship to the Women of Influence Luncheon Series across Canada. Ms. Allen has also established a successful Women in Energy networking program to facilitate career development within the industry. Ms. Allen has more than 25 years of experience consulting with energy clients in Canada and internationally. Prior to joining Deloitte, Ms. Allen was a senior policy advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Energy and with the Ontario Women s Directorate. She was also Assistant Dean at the University of Toronto s Faculty of Management. Ms. Allen s determination, creativity, and commitment to communication about diversity and inclusion have made her a leader in her field and the community. 5
2012 Catalyst Canada Honours Conference Agenda Monday, November 5, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. The Catalyst Canada Honours Conference is designed to bring together Human Resources/Diversity and Inclusion practitioners from across Canada to learn from the experiences of The Catalyst Canada Honours Champions and collaborate with them on motivating individuals within the Canadian business world to sponsor women more effectively. This knowledge exchange will educate participants about the benefits of sponsorship and help them to develop strategies for creating a culture of sponsorship within their own organizations. It will also provide them with the opportunity to connect with one another as well as with The Catalyst Canada Honours Champions and Catalyst experts. Conference Agenda 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Check-In 12:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Alex Johnston, Executive Director, Catalyst Canada Jacqueline C. Moss, Executive Vice-President, Human Resources, CIBC 12:15 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 2012 Champion Chat Our 2012 Champions will lead a discussion, facilitated by a CIBC representative, about the importance of sponsorship. The Champions will speak about their own experiences with sponsorship, including innovating strategies and taking risks to achieve systemic change and results. They will share best practices for creating a culture of championship and answer questions from the audience. 6
1:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Networking Break 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Making Sponsorship Work for Your Organization: Using Sponsorship to Achieve Organizational Goals Aimee B. Horowitz, Senior Director, Advisory Services, and Christine Silva, Senior Director, Research, will share key data points and client experiences that highlight how sponsorship is currently carried out within organizations, why it is important, and how it can most effectively be used as a talent management tool, including an explanation of sponsorship s triple win effect for sponsors themselves, their protégés, and their organizations. They will discuss different methods of sponsoring and different sponsorship roles and expectations. Catalyst will capture the ideas generated during group breakout discussions and share them with all participants after the Conference. 3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Networking Break 3:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Making Sponsorship Work for You: Strategies to Mitigate Risks and Maximize Rewards Senior leaders join Catalyst facilitators Christine Silva and Aimee Horowitz to share insights related to the risks and rewards associated with sponsorship. Catalyst research shows that those who develop others ultimately achieve greater compensation and more notable career advancement themselves. This discussion will include senior leader perspectives on how sponsorship can work well within an organizational framework, the many benefits of sponsorship to organizations and individuals, and some common challenges associated with sponsorship. Participants will brainstorm strategies and solicit advice from senior leaders. 4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks Alex Johnston, Executive Director, Catalyst Canada 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception 7
Call for Nominations Do you know a Catalyst Champion? A Champion is someone who: Mentors and sponsors women Produces tangible results Challenges the status quo Influences others Participates in programs/initiatives Catalyst Canada welcomes nominations in three categories for The Catalyst Canada Honours 2013: Company/Firm Leader Business Leader Human Resources/Diversity Leader Nominations for 2013 are now open. Fill out a nomination card today, or visit our website to complete a nomination form to honour Champions of women in Canadian business. For more information on the nomination process and next year s celebration, please visit http://www.catalyst.org/page/368/thecatalyst-canada-honours or contact us at + 1 416 815 7600. 8
Catalyst Canada Advisory Board Chair Richard E. Waugh Scotiabank John E. Betts President & CEO McDonald s Restaurants of Canada Limited Marc-André Blanchard Chair and CEO McCarthy Tétrault LLP Shelley Broader Wal-Mart Canada Corporation George A. Cope BCE and Bell Canada Ana M. Dominguez President and General Manager S. C. Johnson and Son, Limited William A. Downe BMO Financial Group Deborah Gillis Chief Operating Officer Catalyst Linda S. Hasenfratz CEO and Director Linamar Corporation Beth Horowitz Director HSBC Bank Canada Glenn Ives Chair Deloitte and Touche LLP Canada Dean Johnson President Sodexo Canada Alex Johnston Executive Director Catalyst Canada Donna Soble Kaufman Chair Institute of Corporate Directors Ilene H. Lang Catalyst Monique F. Leroux Chair of the Board, President and CEO Desjardins Group The Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C/C.P., O.C. Canadian Council of Chief Executives Lorraine Mitchelmore President and Canada Country Chair Shell Canada Limited Ellen J. Moore Chubb Insurance Company of Canada Gordon M. Nixon RBC Linda Kuga Pikulin Former President PepsiCo Beverages Canada Mandy Shapansky Xerox Canada Ltd. Bruce B. Simpson Director McKinsey & Company (Canada) Carol Stephenson Dean Richard Ivey School of Business The University of Western Ontario Bill Thomas CEO & Senior Partner KPMG LLP Canada 9
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