Women's Executive Edge: Harnessing Disruptive Changes in Financial Services to Advance C-Suite and Board Readiness

The financial services landscape is undergoing rapid, disruptive change driven by technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, fundamentally reshaping leadership roles.

This timely session discusses the evolution of roles within the sector and considerations for women leaders to prepare and best position themselves for success at the executive and board levels in the years ahead.

Designed for senior leaders, this session will provide candid insights into how CEOs, boards, and executive search partners are assessing leadership readiness in a rapidly evolving landscape. Panelists will explore how women leaders can intentionally position themselves for expanded mandates, newly created roles, and board opportunities, while continuing to influence inclusive, high-performing cultures.

Tanya van Biesen, VersaFi CEO, leads a dynamic conversation between a distinguished panel of senior executives, featuring Massey Henry Managing Partner, Michael Henry, CI Financial’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Manisha Burman, and Chief Human Resources Officer of OMERS, Nancy Nazer, as they explore the future of executive leadership.

Agenda:
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Cocktail reception (Common Room)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Panel discussion / Q&A (Upper Library Room)
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Optional post-event drinks/networking (Common Room)