Leaders understand link between workplace learning and the bottom line
The contribution and support 25 leaders have provided to workplace learning is being recognized during during the Canadian Society for Training and Development's (CSTD) Learn @ Work Week.
“The Learning Leader program provides us with the opportunity to recognize senior business leaders who are ongoing advocates for human capital development in the workplace, even though their primary role is outside of the HR function,” said Lynn Johnston, president of CSTD.
The 2010 Learning Leaders are from top Canadian companies in numerous industries including banking, health care, gaming, engineering, pharmaceutical, retail and more.
Learning Leaders understand the link between ongoing professional development and a healthy bottom line and demonstrate this through initiatives in and outside of the workplace, said Johnston.
Learn @ Work Week raises awareness about the impact of workplace learning and celebrates best practices. It runs from Sept. 20 to 24.
Top 25 learning leaders
Richard Alvarez
President and CEO, Canada Health Infoway
Wayne Bossert
Executive vice-president of retail operations for Canadian Banking, Royal Bank
Chris Brown
Engineering team Lleader, Trojan Technologies
Dave Dobrosky
Senior vice-president of customer contact centres, Scotiabank
Ken Finch
Chairman of the board of directors, Kal Tire
Larry Flynn
Senior vice-president of gaming, OLG
Angela Fong
Chief corporate services officer, Focus Corporation
Jim Hall
Vice-president sales and marketing, Hoffmann La Roche Ltd.
Dean Hartley
Vice-president of IT, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
Shauna Hynna
Senior manager of operational excellence, OLG
Wolf Keller
Director water resources, City of Calgary
Edward Littlechief
General manager of Bear Claw Casino, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
Jack MacDonald
CEO, Compass Group Canada and ESS North America
Dave Mowat
President and CEO, ATB Financial
Suzanne Myrand
North American international performance excellence deployment leader, Avis Budget Group
Camille Orridge
CEO, Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre
Mario Paron
Deputy tax partner in charge and CHRO, KPMG
Jonothan Pasap
General manager of Painted Hand Casino, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
Carole Anne Patenaude
CEO, Northwest Alberta Child and Family Services Authority
Adam Peterson
Food and beverage manager of Dakota Dunes Casino, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming
Shayne Ramsay
CEO, BC Housing Management Commission
Diane Shannon
Executive director, United Way of Fort McMurray
Pina Starnino
Vice-president of ground operations, FedEx Express Canada Ltd.
John Tibbits
President and CEO, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Lionel Tootoosis
General manager of Living Sky Casino, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
