Management

Rahul Bhardwaj

LL.B, ICD.D

As President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rahul Bhardwaj leads an organization of more than 17,300 members committed to improving national outcomes by growing the board leadership and governance capacities within Canadian businesses, agencies and not-for-profits.

Mr. Bhardwaj currently serves on the boards of Waterfront Toronto, the Institute of Corporate Directors, the Canadian Foundation for Governance Research, and the Leader Council at the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership at Ivey Business School. He is also a Director Emeritus of the Rideau Hall Foundation.

He was a member of the Executive Committee, and past Chair of the Global Network of Director Institutes, a global network representing more than 150,000 directors which is focused on enhancing the capability of directors to drive sustainable performance for the benefit of shareholders, the economy and society.

Other past board commitments include Chair of the 2012 Ontario Summer Games, Co-chair of TO2015 IGNITE, a program of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am Games, a founding board member of Metrolinx and Chair of the Governance Committee, Chair of the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival, Chair of Community Foundations of Canada, Upper Canada College, George Brown College, Stratford Festival of Canada and United Way of Toronto, among others.

Before joining the ICD, Mr. Bhardwaj was a corporate lawyer at a leading Canadian law firm, and then later, President and CEO of the Toronto Foundation, where he focused on engaging in philanthropy to improve the quality of life in Toronto. He was also Vice President of the Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid and, as part of the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Fiscal review panel in 2008, Mr. Bhardwaj identified efficiencies for the City of Toronto.

In 2012, Mr. Bhardwaj’s commitment to city building was recognized as he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Toronto Life magazine named him one of “The 50 Most Influential” people in the city, and he was named to the Quadrangle Society at Massey College. His corporate governance vision has made Mr. Bhardwaj a sought-after presenter, speaker and media commentator in Canada and across the globe.

To contact Mr. Bhardwaj, message to his Executive Assistant, Glenda McKee, at gmckee@icd.ca or call 416-593-3324.

Shannon Hunt

Shannon Hunt joins the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) with more than ten years of learning and development, training product management and strategic operations experience across the public and private sectors. She has optimized training and education portfolios to support market success and growth. Shannon has led the implementation of new education programs, multiple channels of delivery and next-generation learning technology and led the team that delivered the first Joint Health and Safety Certification Part 1 eLearning program approved by Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, she led the pivot to virtual instructor-led training delivery to meet the health and safety needs of the market and support business continuity.  
 
She is recognized for leading education teams to capitalize on emerging opportunities and applying new models to address complex problems and drive sustainable results. She has implemented cross-organizational strategies to create alignment, specifically leading IT, Finance, HR, customer service and strategy alongside education teams. 
 
Shannon serves as a Member of the Cedar Centre Board of Directors and previously acted as Treasurer of an arts-based organization.
 
Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science from Western University, a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and has completed the Executive Leadership – personal certificate training program from the University of Toronto.
 
To get in touch with Shannon, contact her at Shunt@icd.ca or 416-593-3330.

Jan Daly Mollenhauer

ICD.D

Ms. Daly Mollenhauer is responsible for developing, integrating and implementing a broad range of programs and activities to advance the strategic direction and positioning of the ICD. She has enjoyed a progressive leadership career in advertising, consumer packaged goods, financial services, entrepreneurship and not-for-profit, working with market leading organizations and their business partners. She has extensive executive experience in general management, Global and North American business strategy, innovation, sales and marketing and has contributed to the growth and brand equity of major brands in the food sector.

Ms. Daly Mollenhauer has served as a Board Member for various organizations in the Canadian food manufacturers industry and with Unilever Canada. She is past Chair and current Vice-Chair, Board of Management, Yonge-Dundas Square. She is pleased to have received and to benefit from the ICD.D designation and resources and to have the opportunity to contribute to the future of the ICD.

To get in touch with Jan, contact her at jdmollenhauer@icd.ca or 416.593.3350.
 

Gigi Dawe

LL.M

Gigi is a corporate governance and sustainability thought leader and educator for companies and individuals responsible for the oversight of organizations. She launched the governance discipline at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada to facilitate enhanced board and executive response to emerging market demands. She has created and produced public forums, presentations and guidance publications.
A leader in corporate governance with a pragmatic and strategic approach, Gigi has extensive knowledge of corporate governance structure and is an authority on board performance, strategy and risk oversight. She teaches Corporate Responsibility and Ethics in the Master of Financial Accountability program at York University.

Gigi has been a member of boards throughout her career. Currently, she is a board and governance committee member of Youthdale Treatment Centres. She also sits on the advisory boards of the Embedding Project, the Canada Climate Law Initiative and the International Corporate Governance Network’s (ICGN) Human Capital Committee. She is a past board member of Active Healthy Kids Canada and Family Daycare Services Toronto and was co-chair of the ICGN’s Board Governance Committee. She is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors, the Institute of Corporate Directors, and the International Corporate Governance Network. Gigi obtained a Master of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School.

To get in touch with Gigi, contact her at gdawe@icd.ca or 416-593-3364.

Richard Piticco

CPA, CA, CFA

Richard Piticco joins the ICD with more than twenty years of experience in strategic financial leadership, operations and leading large-scale organizational changes.  As the Executive Director of Operations & Administration for York’s School of Continuing Studies, he was responsible for strategic management & planning, financial management, human resources, technology, digital & experiential education, physical resources planning, and health & safety. He oversaw the construction of the School’s iconic new building as well as several digital transformations.

Previously, Richard was the Vice President of Student Services for CPA Ontario where he oversaw the operations, strategic and financial planning, business development, regulatory requirements, and policy development, relating to a 20,000-student portfolio.  Collaborating with provincial and national bodies across Canada, he led aspects of unifying three professional accounting bodies into one, while implementing a new post graduate program.  He also led large-scale digital transformation projects and co-developed and implemented a multimillion-dollar funding model for Ontario universities that led to the creation of four specialized research centres.

Richard was also worked at CIBC World Markets where he was a Director in Equity Research, and quickly was ranked by Brendan Woods International as a “Rising Star”.  Previously, he was a Treasury Manager with Pepsi Canada and become a CA with KPMG in 1999.  Richard also volunteers on Boards of Not-for-Profit organizations, ranging from Treasurer to President of the Board.

Kathryn Wakefield

Ms. Wakefield is responsible for forging and evolving strong relationships with the ICD Chapters that play a significant role in the delivery of programming and engagement with ICD members across Canada. With an extensive background in business events, she designs and delivers innovative event experiences and best practices that support client and customer relationship strategies.

Ms. Wakefield has volunteered with a variety of committees and advisory boards including the St. Lawrence Market Precinct Advisory Council, FIFA U-20 World Cup, Invictus Games, Society of Incentive & Travel Executives and the Customer Service Professionals Network. 
 
To get in touch with Kathryn, contact her at kwakefield@icd.ca or 416.593.3353.