Meet the Board of Directors

Pardeep Singh Gill is a CA and Partner in the Toronto technology, media and telecommunications audit practice with KPMG. His deep experience includes providing audit and advisory services to public and private companies ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations on various projects involving complex accounting matters, risk management, internal controls, business process improvement and training.

Pardeep is specialized in the telecommunications, technology, healthtech and cannabis industries. In addition to audits, his experience is focused on projects related to the adoption and interpretation of complex accounting standards, system and process implementations and migrations, revenue assurance matters, data and analytics, control systems and performance improvement.

Elsa Cabral is a Managing Director at Bayshore HealthCare providing strategic direction and leading the transformation of the home health division. She also supports high performing business leaders to innovate and transform service and operating models that improve business performance with differentiated customer and employee experiences. Elsa has deep experience in strategy and innovation powered by technology; client and employee experience; operational excellence; and quality, health and safety.

Prior to joining Bayshore in 2021, Elsa’s portfolio of leading transformation includes bringing consumer-grade experiences to healthcare such as: LifeLabs’ self-directed patient appointment booking system (2011), skip the line app - Save my SpotTM (2018) digital access to lab results - MyResultsTM (2015) and convenient lab tests from home - myVisitTM (2020).

Elsa holds an Honours BSc degree in Toxicology and a MHSc degree in Occupational and Environmental Health, both from the University of Toronto. She is a mentor for the University of Toronto’s New College and Dalla Lana School of Public Health and is the recipient of its prestigious Arbor Award (2019) for her exceptional and sustained contributions.

Manny Satija is the Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Supply Chain for CSA Group. In this role, Manny has responsibility for developing and executing strategic initiatives focused on elevating CSA’s business performance. In addition, he leads CSA Group’s global supply function focused on driving profitability through execution of growth initiatives, negotiations, innovative cost reduction and process transformation. Mr. Satija has more than 18 years of experience in leading teams focused on business transformation. He has held increasingly senior roles at CSA with responsibility for CSA’s global procurement, enterprise insurance, real estate and commercial operations portfolio.

Prior to joining CSA Group, Manny spent 14 years with IBM in various procurement leadership and global transformational roles. His supply chain experiences centered around indirect source to pay transformation. As part of his responsibilities, he led global teams focused on delivering sourcing savings, supplier governance, risk mitigation and integrated programs. Advancing procurement through digital transformation and supplier innovation were key pillars in his approach to delivering change that impacted not only profitability but opportunities for enhanced revenue.

Manny holds an MBA and BBA from the Schulich School of Business and has participated in an international study abroad program with the University of Bath in England.

Nolan Bederman has an extensive history of successfully investing in and building high-growth North American companies, partnering closely with management teams to drive excess returns through organic growth, operational and technological transformation, and strategic acquisitions. As a long-term investor, owner and board leader, he works alongside management to strengthen organizations, develop leadership capability, and help businesses successfully navigate periods of significant growth and change. Over more than 25 years, he has raised and invested over $1 billion of capital across more than 25 platform investments and numerous follow-on acquisitions. Nolan has served as Chair or Lead Director of more than 30 public and private company boards.

Nolan began his career in investment banking in the U.S. mergers and acquisitions group of Merrill Lynch & Co., where he was promoted to Vice President, before joining CIBC Capital Partners in private equity. He subsequently co-founded and built Genuity Capital Partners with former CIBC colleagues into an institutionally backed North American mid-market private equity fund. Nolan later founded his own investment firm, through which he has pursued a direct and engaged investment approach, working with founders, executives and operators to execute growth strategies, acquire and integrate businesses, strengthen leadership teams, and build enduring businesses that create long-term value.

Nolan currently serves as Board Chair and Director of several public and private companies across North America, where he has extensive experience chairing and serving on audit, governance, compensation and special committees. He also serves on the Board of Governors and Audit Committee of Ontario Tech University. Nolan is an Executive-in-Residence at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, where he was recognized with the Arbor Award for outstanding volunteer service and mentors students through the LEADS program.

Nolan holds a JD/MBA from the University of Toronto, where he received the Gold Medal for graduating first in his class. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Western University, where he was awarded the Chancellor's Prize for graduating first in the Faculty of Social Science as well as first within the Economics Department.

Melissa Carvalho, RBC Global Cyber Security Vice President, leads the Global Cyber Security Strategic Services group, providing cyber solutions and services for RBC’s 97,000 employees, RBC’s subsidiaries and 17 million clients.

She is a results-driven professional recognized for successfully delivering critical, high-risk initiatives for large organizations. She is known as an adept and innovative leader with extensive experience in managing all aspects of information technology, including business needs impact assessments, software development and infrastructure implementations.

Melissa is also the Vice Chair for the Women in Identity (WiD) Global Board of Directors. WiD is a global non-profit organization focused on breaking bias to create a world where “Digital identity solutions built for everyone are built by everyone”. With WiD, Melissa combines her two passions, advancing people and advancing technology. Melissa looks to bring people together and create new opportunities for a future without biases.

Melissa is an advocate for diversity and inclusion. In addition to her Women in Identity role, she is also the RBC Technology and Operations Co-lead for the LGBTQ+ leadership team. Melissa continues to promote an environment of equality for all and one where everyone is comfortable to bring their ‘true self’ to work.

In her spare time, Melissa loves to travel. She has been over 65 countries across all seven continents.

Benjamin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Whiting Equipment Canada Inc., where he leads multiple business units across Canada and Asia. The organization serves the rail, mining, metallurgical, industrial automation and large-scale steel fabrication sectors.

Prior to joining Whiting Equipment Canada Inc., Benjamin spent more than 20 years at Magna International Inc. in Brampton, where he held the role of Assistant General Manager. In this capacity, he was responsible for operations, engineering and business development, contributing to the execution of complex, high-value manufacturing and innovation initiatives.

Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University, an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Osgoode Hall Law School.

With over 22 years of international leadership experience, Benjamin brings deep expertise in operational excellence, strategic execution and innovation management. Trained in Lean Six Sigma, he has successfully designed and implemented process improvements that enhance project efficiency, improve quality and reduce costs.

In addition to his executive leadership responsibilities, Benjamin serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Living Association for South Simcoe, a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Lola Kassim is a seasoned leader with over 19 years of international experience spanning operations, strategy, policy and commercial leadership across the private and public sectors in Canada and Africa. Currently the General Manager of Uber Eats Canada, Lola oversees the platform's strategic growth, operations and commercial performance nationwide, with full P&L accountability. She previously served as General Manager for Uber in West Africa.

Prior to Uber, Lola was with McKinsey & Company, where she led teams in the energy, public and financial services sectors across West and Southern Africa. She also worked as a Governance Advisor to the Liberian Presidency through the Africa Governance Initiative. Lola began her career with the Canadian government as a Policy Advisor to senior officials in Indigenous Services and Foreign Affairs.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an MSc from the London School of Economics, where she was a Chevening Scholar.

Chris is the Managing Principal of StrategyCorp Inc. and leader of its Management Consulting service line. He specializes in helping clients create conditions for success with advice on governance, public policy development, strategic and business planning, organizational and operational development, and stakeholder engagement. He has more than 20 years of experience working in both the public and private sectors at the executive level.

Prior to joining StrategyCorp, Chris was a Vice President with Deloitte’s Financial Advisory Services group, and prior to that he served as a senior political advisor and civil servant with the Ontario government. Chris is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Humber Meadows Long Term Care Home and is 1st Vice President of the Ontario PC Party. He is also a husband and the proud father of five sons.

Michael Luchenski is a corporate commercial lawyer with and Co-Managing Partner of Lawrence, Lawrence, Stevenson LLP (Lawrences), a law firm located in Brampton since 1924. He also leads the firm's Business Law Group.

Michael has extensive experience advising and assisting owner-managed businesses with all aspects of the business cycle, including acquisitions and divestitures, shareholder disputes, secured financing transactions, succession planning and implementation, and intellectual property licensing. Michael also has significant experience advising not-for-profit corporations, particularly in governance matters.

In addition to his role at Lawrences, Michael volunteers in the community as a Member of the Board of Directors of a non-profit housing corporation that owns and operates a 225-unit residential rental development in Brampton.

Michael’s previous community leadership includes serving as the Chair of the Building Committee for St. Eugene de Mazenod Church in Brampton, and as Past President of the Brampton Board of Trade.

Dr. Victor Ng is a practicing family medicine and emergency medicine physician, having completed his medical degree at the University of Manitoba and residency and fellowship at Western University. He is the Assistant Dean at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University and Associate Director, College of Family Physicians of Canada. He is currently President, North America Region, at the World Organization of Family Doctors and has served on expert panels with the World Health Organization. He is co-editor of the highly regarded international medical education textbook 'Family Medicine in the Undergraduate Curriculum: Preparing medical students to work in evolving health care systems' and is a sought after speaker nationally and internationally on topics of medical education and health systems.

Dr. Ng has a keen interest in governance and completed his ICD.D designation through the Directors Education Program at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He is currently Board Chair of Casey House Hospital and Foundation, member of the board of the World Organization of Family Doctors and member of the board of EmergConnect Inc.

Harpal Randhawa is a Senior Vice-President, Finance with Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) where he has spent over 20 years. Harpal spent the first 12 of those years with Shoppers Drug Mart, in progressively senior roles, including leading the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team during the Loblaw acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart in 2014. Harpal played a key role in the successful post merger integration and synergy efforts between the two organizations. Harpal currently leads the enterprise-wide FP&A function for Loblaw, in addition to responsibilities over the finance shared services team and finance business support for the real estate, technology and omnichannel functions and internal financial reporting and systems. He brings extensive experience in financial governance and stakeholder value creation. Harpal has deep connections to Brampton where Loblaw is headquartered, and is a passionate advocate for health care delivery in his community and across Canada.

Prior to joining Shoppers Drug Mart, Harpal articled with PwC and holds his CPA designation. Harpal holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business at York University. He is a dedicated mentor to several emerging finance professionals both inside and outside Loblaw.

Connie Stefankiewicz is a retired senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. As a member of BMO Financial Group's Executive and Operating Committees and several boards of directors, Connie earned a strong reputation for a highly collaborative approach and results oriented thinking. She was recognized as Strategy Marketer of the Year in 2016 and as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2011.

Connie earned her MBA at Schulich School of Business. She has extensive experience serving on not-for-profit Boards including, McMaster University and St Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Boards. Her experience included involvement on many Committees, including audit, risk and executive.

Alena Thouin is a seasoned public and private sector executive with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in financial services, strategy, operations and public finance. She brings a strong track record of building high-performing teams, leading complex initiatives and driving organizational transformation. Prior to joining Building Ontario Fund, Alena served as Chief Operating Officer at the Ontario Financing Authority, where she provided executive oversight for corporate affairs, strategic project financing, information technology and risk management of the provincial borrowing program.

Alena is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and holds an LL.B. from the University of Windsor. She has also completed executive education at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Wharton Business School Executive Education and the Rotman School of Management’s Director Education Program (ICD.D). A passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and mentorship, Alena actively supports initiatives focused on housing, social services and gender equality. Her leadership style is grounded in empathy, collaboration and a deep belief in the power of diverse perspectives to drive better outcomes.

Michael Torrance is Chief Sustainability Officer of BMO Financial Group, leading strategy and implementation of sustainability governance, disclosure, engagement and innovation at BMO Financial Group. Before joining BMO, Michael was a Partner at the international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright where he spearheaded the development of a global environmental, social and sustainability governance risk advisory practice, and was a litigation practitioner in employment, labour, human rights and health and safety law. His experience includes application of international standards of environmental and social risk management and human rights due diligence in the corporate and banking contexts.

Michael has authored widely used texts and guides on international environmental and social governance frameworks including the equator principles and IFC performance standards on environmental and social sustainability. Michael also hosts a podcast on sustainability.

Winston Young is currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Conservation Halton, where he is responsible for finance, procurement, insurance and risk, capital projects, and lands and asset management. He is an innovative financial executive who excels in strategic and financial planning with extensive experience in private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Winston was formerly CFO of several economic development corporations, including Toronto Port Lands Company, City of Toronto Economic Development Corporation, Build Toronto Inc., Invest Toronto Inc. and Toronto Global. He has also held various senior finance positions at Famous Players Inc. and Markborough Properties Inc.

Winston is a CPA, CA and a certified corporate director of the Institute of Corporate Directors and served as a former board member of the Canada Korea Business Council, the International Institute of Business Analysis and the Ontario Place Corporation.

Dr. Frank Martino is a highly accomplished physician and visionary health care leader whose breadth of work has had a fundamental impact on advancing the health of individuals in Osler's community and beyond through his contributions as a family doctor, clinical educator, medical leader and respected advisor at health care planning tables regionally, provincially and nationally.

He has practiced family medicine in Brampton for more than 30 years and provided care in obstetrics, inpatient and emergency departments at Osler's Brampton Civic and Etobicoke General Hospitals. Throughout his career at Osler, Dr. Martino has consistently stepped up to provide strong physician and organizational leadership. Highly respected amongst his peers, he served previously as Osler's Chief of Staff, Interim Executive Vice President of Quality and Medical Affairs, and as Corporate Chief of Family Medicine. In 2012, he was appointed Primary Care Lead for the (former) Central West Local Health Integration Network, where he led efforts to improve primary care integration within the local health care system through practice and system change.

Dr. Martino continues to serve in provincial and regional roles that work to improve the quality of health care locally and across Canada. He currently serves on the Board of Shared Services West and held previous positions as former Board Chair of the Ontario College of Family Physicians and former President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians. As a clinical educator, he has been teaching medical residents and students for over 20 years and was instrumental in creating Osler's family medicine teaching program. He is currently an associate clinical professor at McMaster University.

Dr. Martino is a past recipient of the Reg Perkins Award as Ontario Family Physician of the Year and the Award of Excellence from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. He is a graduate of the Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Yasir Karani joined Osler in 2010. Shortly after starting at Osler he was selected to be the inaugural Division Lead and oversaw the development, recruitment of staff, and building of the Internal Medicine division at Etobicoke General Hospital. He then served as Interim Site Chief of Medicine at Etobicoke General Hospital.

Dr. Karani was elected as President of the Professional Staff Association (Etobicoke General Hospital) in 2023. More recently he joined Toronto Metropolitan University as the Interim Collaborative Program Director for the General Internal Medicine program.

Dr. Raghav (Raj) Modh is an emergency physician with Osler, practicing at the Brampton Civic and Peel Memorial sites since 2019. He completed his medical degree at McMaster University and his residency training at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Modh has clinical experience across diverse emergency and care environments, including family medicine, palliative care, intensive care and hospitalist medicine. Dr. Modh maintains a strong commitment to the quality of care delivered at Osler, particularly given his family’s residence within the catchment areas of Osler's hospitals. Outside of clinical practice, he enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in recreational sports.

Carole Moore is a health care executive with over 25 years of experience with a strong track record in managing complex, multi-site operations. Carole has led significant transformations within health care systems, demonstrating a keen ability to integrate strategic planning with fiscal oversight. She is skilled in leveraging data to make informed decisions that improve efficiency and patient outcomes, and in facilitating effective collaboration across the organization ensuring that teams are aligned and focused on delivering high-quality care.

In her latest role at Halton Healthcare where she served as interim Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, she implemented key changes in Quality, Risk, Patient Relations and Professional Practice which were integral in aligning departmental goals with the organization’s broader objectives and enhancing vital academic partnerships. As Chief Operating Officer at the same organization, Carole provided strategic leadership across various sites and led a major initiative that streamlined patient flow, significantly improving the efficiency of patient transitions from triage to discharge. Carole also served at Markham Stouffville Hospital as Vice President of Quality, Risk and Organizational Effectiveness; as Associate Vice President overseeing the Uxbridge site, Diagnostic Imaging, Lab and Food Services; and as Director of the Surgical System, spearheading advancements in operational practices and patient care.

Carole holds a Master of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lakehead University. Her professional development is complemented by a Green Belt Certification from Leading Edge and a completion of the Health Care Management Program from the Richard Ivey School of Business.

As Chief of Staff at Osler, Dr. Greg Rutledge is an accomplished physician with extensive experience in emergency medicine and health care leads. His remarkable career spans over two decades, Greg has been instrumental in shaping emergency medicine in Ontario, and has held the position of Regional Lead of Emergency Medicine at Ontario Health West since September 2020, contributing to enhancing health care services in the region. His pivotal role as Chief Emergency Medicine at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton highlights his dedication to excellence in emergency medical care.

During the course of his career, Dr. Rutledge has been actively involved in medical education and assessment. He has played a significant role as a Program Director for the CCFP(EM) Program at McMaster University, contributing to the training and development of future emergency medicine professionals. His involvement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada includes serving on the Examinations Committee for the CCFP(EM) Examination.

Greg's commitment to health care extends beyond hospital walls serving as the Medical Director for the Toronto Marlies Professional Hockey Team since July 2016. Additionally, he serves as the on-site Emergency Physician for the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club, showcasing his expertise in handling medical emergencies in high-pressure environments.

With an impressive portfolio of experience, including roles as an Emergency Medicine Physician at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Greg Rutledge has demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality health care and making a lasting impact in emergency medicine. His leadership, clinical expertise, and dedication to patient care have solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in the Canadian health care landscape.