Management

Rahul Bhardwaj

LL.B, ICD.D

As President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rahul Bhardwaj leads an organization of nearly 15,000 members committed to improving national outcomes by growing the board leadership and governance capacities within Canadian businesses, agencies and not-for-profits.
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Mr. Bhardwaj currently serves on the boards of the Rideau Hall Foundation, supporting the office of the Governor General of Canada as it connects, inspires and honours Canadians, the Institute of Corporate Directors as well as the Leader Council at the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership at Ivey Business School. In April 2021, he was appointed Chair, Global Network of Director Institutes, a global network representing more than 150,000 directors which is focused on developing and promoting leading practices and programs that enhance the capability of directors to drive sustainable performance for the benefit of shareholders, the economy and society.

He was Chair of the 2012 Ontario Summer Games, the first multi-sport games to be held in Toronto, and was Co-chair of TO2015 IGNITE, a program of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am Games. Other past board commitments include 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.

Prior to 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 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 was involved in identifying 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. He has been named one of “The 50 Most Influential” people in the city by Toronto Life magazine and was named to the Quadrangle Society at Massey College and The Ultimate List of Social CEOs on Twitter. His corporate governance vision has made him a sought-after presenter, speaker and media commentator, in Canada and across the globe.

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

Patricia Fletcher

Working with our strategic partners, including partner business schools and Academic Directors, Ms. Fletcher is responsible for all aspects of our educational offerings, including our national flagship Directors Education Program, Not-For-Profit course and short courses. In this strategic role, she builds plans and partnerships to ensure that the ICD continues to deliver outstanding learning through channels that reach a broad and influential market. Prior to joining the ICD, Ms. Fletcher held senior roles at the Canadian Institute, the Hay Group and the Institute for International Research.

To get in touch with Patricia, contact her at pfletcher@icd.ca or 416-593-3345.

Matthew Fortier

Mr. Fortier is responsible for shaping and advancing the ICD’s advocacy agenda, including policy work on current and emerging governance issues that impact the role of Canadian directors and boards. A bilingual public affairs and policy executive, Mr. Fortier has extensive experience in setting policy and guiding organizations through public affairs issues. He previously managed public policy and government relations at TD Securities, TD Bank Group, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives and British American Business Inc.

To get in touch with Matthew, contact him at mfortier@icd.ca or 416.593.3355.
 

Ken Gibson

CPA, CA, CMC, CBV

Mr. Gibson is responsible for the effective administration, oversight and management of the financial, treasury and information technology functions, providing key input and leadership to strategy development, business plan development and the monitoring thereof, including development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).  As well as leading the finance team, Mr. Gibson oversees IT and human resources initiatives designed to improve ICD member experience and ensure that the ICD is a modern, accountable and efficient organization that engages highly motivated employees in a work environment that aligns with the organizational values
 
Mr. Gibson is an experienced senior executive whose positions have included Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President Finance for the United Way of Greater Toronto and Director, Corporate Services for the Ontario Securities Commission. Prior to that, Mr. Gibson had a career in public practice. He was the partner responsible for business valuation and forensic services at Mintz & Partners, Chartered Accountants (now Deloitte), providing litigation and transactional advice to corporations, boards and individuals.
 
To get in touch with Ken, contact him at kgibson@icd.ca or 416.593.3352.

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.
 

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.