The Canadian Leadership Congress

The Canadian Leadership Congress is dedicated to strengthening Canada’s pension network by bringing its key decision makers together to share experiences and build strong connections.

CLC Forums are designed to be small, intimate, and exclusive with agendas focused on issues that matter to Canada’s pension leaders right now.

We invite you to be part of the conversation and build lasting connections with our network of leaders.

MEET THE TEAM

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Dr. Caroline Cakebread
Co-CEO & Co-Founder

Before founding the Canadian Leadership Congress, Caroline spent 17 years producing and hosting Canada's top pension events. As a pension expert, she has consulted with Canada’s top pension boards to enhance management‑trustee conversations and improve communication on complex topics such as pension risk and liability‑driven investing. She recently authored a paper on pension governance with Hugh O'Reilly and Louise Greig for the CD Howe Institute and she is the author of the book, ​Back From the Brink: Lessons from the Canadian ABCP Crisis​ (2016). She has a PhD in English from the Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, and continues to lecture and publish on Shakespeare and contemporary culture.

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Joanne Boccia
Joanne Boccia
Co-CEO & Co-Founder

Joanne co‑founded the Canadian Leadership Congress with Caroline and brings a wealth of experience to the brand. She has worked in the conference and event industry for close to 20 years, managing corporate marketing functions which includes product launch, brand management, advertising collateral, sports and media campaign events. Joanne has forged strong relationships with Canada’s top pension investors through a series of exclusive and innovative conferences. She creates winning events that people want to return to again and again. Plus, Joanne’s network of hotels and suppliers around the world allows her to create unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

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Andrea Waddell
Andrea Waddell
Marketing Manager

Andrea discovered her passion for events over ten years ago. She has worked in both non‑profit and corporate B2B industries, and understands the pivotal role events play in encouraging and fostering thought leadership.

Andrea delivers a wealth of knowledge in executing results driven marketing strategies, and managing exclusive business relationships.

She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Women’s Studies from Western University and a Postgraduate diploma from Humber College in Fundraising and Volunteer Management.

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James Mitchell
James Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer

James brings more than 25 years of managing marketing and event driven companies and organizations. For the last eight years, James has been a partner in Cakebread Inc. where he plays a key role as strategist and project director on some of the companies most demanding projects; from the development of a stakeholder engagement framework for the FCAC Financial Literacy Leader to strategic work for the Ontario Securities Commission and its Investor Education Fund. Prior to joining Cakebread Inc., he led and worked on some of Canada’s most innovative and timely social initiatives, ranging from clean air and aboriginal rights, to respiratory health and the growth of asthma. With the launching of the Canadian Leadership Congress, James takes on the role of general manager with responsibility for financial and back‑office oversight and management.

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Dennis Foot
Dennis Foot
Marketing & Design

A graduate of the Graphic Design program at Fanshawe College in London Ontario, Dennis uses his strong understanding of design principles and creative energy to help his client's businesses get noticed. Over the years, Dennis has helped hundreds of organizations develop and maintain their brand, through strong functional design, strategic marketing campaigns, and other creative advertising and marketing solutions.

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Jennifer Hughey
Jennifer Hughey
Head of Partnerships

Jennifer has worked for 15 years as a journalist and project manager, specializing in conference content production and execution. She has the knack for crafting sessions that leave a lasting impression, securing engaging speakers, and building dynamic marketing strategies. Jen started her own media company three years ago and continues to execute events for multiple organizations, including the newly created Canadian Leadership Congress. She recently ran for municipal council in The Township of Minden Hills – and won! Jen has a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Journalism from Ryerson University.

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ADVISORY BOARD

Stewart Beck

Stewart Beck
Former President and CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

James Davis

James Davis
Chief Investment Officer,
OPTrust

Don Ezra

Don Ezra
Former Co-Chair, Global Consulting, Russell Investments

Jim Keohane

Jim Keohane
Former President and CEO,
HOOPP

Marlene Puffer

Marlene Puffer
Chief Investment Officer,
AIMCo

Rachel Teo

Rachel Teo
SVP, Head of Futures (Research) Unit, GIC Singapore

Jaap van Dam

Jaap van Dam
Principal Director, Investment Strategy, PGGM

Poul Winslow

Poul Winslow
Advisory Board Member,
Canadian Leadership Congress

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