We know that all organizations from start-ups to large enterprises have had to adjust to the changes brought on by COVID-19, and technology has played a significant role. As we adopt technology to adapt to new business strategies that drive both resiliency and efficiency, come hear from business leaders on how COVID-19 has impacted their industries in a virtual event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 4, 2021.
Registration Fees*:
- Free: Ivey Alumni
- $5 plus HST: Non-Alumni and Guests
*The fee is being charged to cover small costs and ensure that the event is a success for all involved!
Confirmed Speakers:
Sumit Oberai, Senior Vice President – Digital Technology, Royal Bank of Canada
Sumit Oberai co-leads RBC's Digital organization. He is responsible for the technology organization that delivers online banking, mobile banking, loyalty and rewards, discount brokerage, robo advisor, digital payments, and new digital product launches for Personal & Commercial Banking. Additionally responsible for RBC's API technology platform including developer.rbc.com and the RBC Ventures technology team. Member of the Technology & Operations and Personal & Commercial Banking operating committees.
Sumit began his career as a software developer at Nortel Networks. Prior to joining RBC in 2016, Sumit spent 10 years at Indigo Books & Music. His last role was Chief Information Officer & Executive Vice President of Loyalty where he was responsible for all technology functions as well as Indigo’s loyalty & customer intelligence programs. Prior to Indigo, Sumit led engineering organizations at venture backed companies, DocSpace and Eloqua which each were acquired for over $500MM CAD, and he worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company. He also sat on Visa Canada’s Advisory Board.
Sumit holds an MBA from INSEAD in France, a M. Eng. in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, and a B. Eng. in Mathematics & Engineering from Queens University.
Andrew Kirby, MBA '99, General Manager - Apply Digital East Region
Andrew Kirby is responsible for overseeing the growth of Apply Digital Eastern region, has spoken at the 3% conference, Adobe Summit, DX3, and sat on the Board of the Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA) for 3 years. Prior to Apply, Andrew was an executive at SapientRazorfish where he shaped the digital presence of large international brands and, as the region’s Culture lead, moved the company from #27th to #9th place on Canada’s Great Place to WorkTM. Andrew also spent 11 years at Blast Radius in senior client management and delivery roles and was General Manager for the Toronto office.
Ly Nguyen, EMBA '17, Senior Manager - Canadian Blockchain Capability Lead, Accenture
Ly has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry specializing in capital markets. In her current role, Ly leads Accenture’s Blockchain Capability for Canada where she is responsible for driving growth through strategic engagements with clients across industries. Passionate about innovation and the belief that technology will change the way we live and work, Ly focuses on educating and spreading the awareness about blockchain and how companies can leverage this technology to unlock value and better position themselves in the new economy to enhance competitiveness, spearhead growth, and increase revenue.
Justin Thouin, Co-Founder and CEO - LowestRates.ca, one of the fastest growing companies in North America.
Justin Thouin has been an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist and under his leadership LowestRates.ca has ranked in the top 50 on Maclean's/Canadian Business' Growth 500 list of Canada's fastest growing companies for four years in a row, most recently placing 15th in 2019. The company has also ranked in the top 25 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 the past two years, and won Startup Canada's National and Ontario High-Growth Entrepreneurship Awards in 2019. Also in 2019, LowestRates.ca placed 75th on the Report on Business' List of Canada's Top Growing Companies and 164th on Deloitte's North American Technology Fast 500.
Justin is a highly sought after expert in the areas of personal finance and entrepreneurship, and is featured frequently in the media. Appearances, articles, and contributions include BNN, The Globe and Mail, CBC, CTV, CP 24, The Financial Post, Huffington Post, Maclean's, MoneySense, and hundreds of other media outlets.
In addition to leading LowestRates.ca, Justin invests in early-stage startups and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs. As an alumnus of the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, he supports his alma mater through speaking engagements and student competitions where he’s able to connect with Canada’s future business leaders.
MODERATOR: Arik Broadbent, MBA '11, Corporate, Commercial and M&A Lawyer at Dentons Canada LLP
Arik Broadbent is a corporate lawyer and the Vancouver Lead of Dentons’ global Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group, serving entrepreneurs and investors on a wide range of matters including: financing, corporate structuring, equity plans, intellectual property, licensing and commercial agreements, securities law, and mergers and acquisitions. Arik regularly acts for local companies accessing international markets and international investors looking to partner with, invest in and acquire Canadian companies.
Prior to practicing law, Arik worked in the technology industry at an early ecommerce marketplace (AbeBooks.com – acquired by Amazon) and managed a wholesale and retail business. These operational experiences provide Arik with a business operator’s and owner’s perspective to assist him in delivering practical strategic advice to clients
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