Top 20 Visionary Canadian CEOs 2024

Apocalyptic leaders operate from a power-with, co-creation approach moving from what Microsoft termed a ‘know-it-all’ culture to a ‘learn-it-all’ one. Inner Development Goals are an example of how global leaders are recognizing the need to change from within to change the world for the better. It starts with each of us making a conscious choice, stepping up to constructively challenge the existing system, and being willing to have courageous communication with each other.

Ultimately, it is about involving others to inspire a collective awakening where the guiding principles of compassion, understanding, and respect for the diversity of life lead humanity toward a future where the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants is our primary concern.

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Dr. Ismail Ali | Chief Executive Officer | CARITech

Everyone wants to know how to be an influential leader that can transform business’ but too many assume that hard work is all you need to get there. If there’s one thing we have learned in these trying times, it’s that work is only made relevant by the vision behind it. Dr. Ismail Ali’s extensive experience in financial technology and leadership roles across various markets significantly enhances his capacity as a visionary leader. With over 20 years in the industry, he has played crucial roles in significant financial technology vendors, driving global operations expansion and forging strategic partnerships with industry leaders...

Anubhav Agarwal | President & CEO

To Anubhav Agarwal, President & CEO, Irpinia Kitchens, and Partner at Rhyno Equity Group, providing the Company’s employees with a safe, secure and productive working environment is priority number one. Anubhav believes that the most important resource of any organization are its people. Understanding this fact is a critical aspect of Anubhav’s inclusive and non-bureaucratic leadership style with...

Ben Thompson | CEO | Tridon Communications

Tridon Communications, founded in 1981 and currently led by Ben Thompson, CEO, Chad Tomachefski, CGO, and Greg Tolson, COO, is western Canada’s leading Telecommunications System Integrator (TSI). Tridon aims to address all aspects of telecommunication system requirements, including PTT land mobile radio, fiber optics, structured cable, access control, PTP wireless and microwave, tower construction and maintenance, cyber security, and more...

Geneviève Fortier | CEO | Promutuel Insurance

For Geneviève Fortier, providing a distinctive experience to insured members is priority number one. She believes that delivering on this critical mission requires a daily commitment from the entire team and network of mutual associations. Listening to clients’ voices and taking action to make it easier for them to purchase insurance or navigate the claims adjudication process is key to...

Jeff King | CEO | Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) is a member-based professional association of 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies who live and work in communities from Whistler to Maple Ridge to Tsawwassen and throughout the Metro Vancouver area...

Joan Kanigan | CEO | Western Development Museum

Joan Kanigan, CEO of the Western Development Museum (WDM), took an extraordinarily unique yet bold step as a leader in 2021. She initiated a 360o Performance Assessment to better understand how she was performing and where she needed to improve—all through an honest and critical feedback system to know where she was standing as a leader and a manager. “My...