TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2017 /CNW/ - In pursuit of Canada's next generation of leaders, global executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has selected 21 students to spend a day shadowing some of the country's top CEOs. Designed to help the students gain insight into what it takes to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation and steer companies to success, the CEO x 1 Day program gives them the opportunity to learn about what it's really like to sit in the driver's seat.
"Each year, the CEO x 1 Day program selects Canada's most promising future leaders and provides them with an opportunity to get an in-depth look at how complex organizations work and what leadership looks like at the top," said Rob Quinn, Partner at Odgers Berndtson. "Our 2017 finalists, who have been hand picked through a rigorous selection process, are accomplished, driven individuals who have demonstrated that they are on the fast track to becoming remarkable business leaders of tomorrow."
Students gain experience – CEOs gain insights & ideas
For the past four years, the CEO x 1 Day program has offered unforgettable opportunities for both students and CEOs. As a result of the program, a number of past participants have stayed connected to the CEOs and have applied the lessons they learned in the program to their budding careers. Many of the CEOs have also reported gaining valuable insights from the students, including implementing business ideas that students have shared with them.
"I have had some great mentors throughout my career," said Ana Dominguez, President of Campbell Company of Canada. "That's why I agreed to take part in CEO x 1 Day. I think we have an important role to play in inspiring the next generation to really develop their potential. It's also a great opportunity for me to learn more about the goals and aspirations of these future entrepreneurs and business leaders."
CEO x 1 Day recipients come from across the country and include students from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. They have been paired with presidents and CEOs from industries that range from retail and technology, to financial services, manufacturing and not-for-profit, providing an extraordinary range of unique experiences. Additional information on the students and CEOs can be found at ceox1day.ca. To follow their experiences check out Twitter @CEOx1Day and #ceox1day.
The program's success is made possible by Odgers Berndtson's supportive partners, including McKinsey & Company, Hogan Assessments, the Globe & Mail and its newest partner, TalentEgg.
What it takes to be a CEO x 1 Day
To evaluate their leadership potential, students underwent a rigorous selection process that began last October and included an online leadership assessment by Hogan Assessments, as well as telephone interviews with Odgers Berndtson recruiters. The selection process culminated with a half-day evaluation conducted by Odgers Berndtson and its partner, McKinsey & Company, where students went through a series of exercises and workshops to assess their interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, problem solving abilities and resilience.
Participating CEOs and student finalists include:
| Toronto |
Calgary |
| ALICIA HAYRE |
JESSICA WU |
| University: Western University |
University: University of Alberta |
| Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia |
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta |
| Matched with: Ana Dominguez, Campbell Company of Canada |
Matched with: Kim Truter, De Beers Canada Inc. |
| ADNAN KHAN |
KABIR NADKARNI |
| University: University of Waterloo |
University: University of Alberta |
| Hometown: Oakville, Ontario |
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta |
| Matched with: Kevin Frey, Right To Play International |
Matched with: Gianna Manes, ENMAX Corporation |
| ISHAAN KAPUR |
SHAHEER TARIQ |
| University: Western University |
University: University of Calgary |
| Hometown: Burlington, Ontario |
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta |
| Matched with: Robert Hardt, Siemens Canada Limited |
Matched with: Dave Mowat, ATB Financial (Edmonton) |
| EVA MITRE |
Vancouver |
| University: University of Toronto (Mississauga) |
ABHILASHA GNAWALI |
| Hometown: Toronto, Ontario |
University: University of British Columbia |
| Matched with: Linda Hasenfratz, Linamar Corporation |
Hometown: Campbell River, British Columbia |
| Matched with: Debra Hewson, Odlum Brown Limited |
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| AMREEN POONAWALA |
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| University: University of Toronto |
MADELINE MILLSIP |
| Hometown: Toronto, Ontario |
University: Simon Fraser University |
| Matched with: Kristi Webb, Element Fleet Management |
Hometown: Langley, British Columbia |
| Matched with: Jim Lightbody, BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) |
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| Montreal |
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| HUGUES FONTAINE |
DANIEL PIECHNIK |
| University: Concordia University |
University: University of British Columbia |
| Hometown: Montreal, Quebec |
Hometown: Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Matched with: Hubert Bolduc, Montréal International |
Matched with: Jonathan Whitworth, Seaspan |
| SOPHIE GAO |
Ottawa |
| University: McGill University |
EFREM BERHE |
| Hometown: Montreal, Quebec |
University: Carleton University |
| Matched with: Nathalie Bondil, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts |
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario |
| Matched with: Meg Beckel, Canadian Museum of Nature |
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| JAVIER HERNANDEZ-COTTON |
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| University: Concordia University |
ANNA HALAWA |
| Hometown: Montreal, Quebec |
University: University of Ottawa |
| Matched with: Pierre Gabriel Côté, Investissement Québec |
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario |
| Matched with: Goldy Hyder, Hill+Knowlton Strategies |
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| ALEXANDRA MAILLOUX-RHÉAUME |
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| University: Laval University |
CATHERINE BÉDARD |
| Hometown: Quebec City, Quebec |
University: Laval University |
| Matched with: Christiane Germain, Groupe Germain Hotels |
Hometown: Quebec City, Quebec |
| Matched with: Conrad Sauvé, Canadian Red Cross |
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| JENNIFER MAGHER |
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| University: Polytechnique Montreal |
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| Hometown: Montreal, Quebec |
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| Matched with: Annick Guérard, Transat Tours Canada |
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| MIKAEL CLEMENT and BURUC ASRIN |
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| University: Concordia University; Concordia University |
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| Hometown: Pierrefonds, Quebec; Montreal, Quebec |
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| Matched with: Hubert T. Lacroix, CBC/Radio-Canada |
About Odgers Berndtson
Odgers Berndtson is a global leader in executive search with more than 200 partners in 30 countries, committed to providing an integrated approach to talent management. With a focus on industry and functional specialization, the firm specializes in recruiting, assessing and developing senior executives and board members in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors across Canada and internationally. Through executive search, executive interim and leadership assessment services, Odgers Berndtson helps its clients build world-class leadership teams.
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