Q4: Top 20 Dynamic CEOs in 2021 Canadian  Edition

To Anubhav Agarwal, President & CEO, Irpinia Kitchens, and Partner at Rhyno Equity Group, providing the Company’s employees with a safe, secure and productive working environment is priority number one.

Chris Schmidt, CEO of DKI Canada, loves to discuss ideas, strategies, and concepts because that is how you can influence industries and change the trends. Chris considers himself fortunate with DKI that he could surround himself with an excellent team consisting of people who believe in the vision and mission of what they are trying to achieve and work hard daily to execute the strategy.

Colin Moreland, CEO, brings a passion for technological innovation and customer service to MPP Software Solutions. He can quickly visualize what a software product would look like that addresses customers’ needs and he understands what work and people are required to make it happen.

Dr. Coralee Mueller, President & CEO, NeuroVision Therapy, actively cultivates a solid corporate culture based on a genuine love of people. She actively implements the corporate culture by living and breathing the company’s core values and noble purpose with the NeuroVision team.

David Duplisea took the reins at the Saint John Board of Trade just about ten years ago. Previous boards of Directors had discussed the possibility of partnering with the region’s Chambers and business associations to create a single organization.

For Geneviève Fortier, providing a distinctive experience to insured members is priority number one. She believes that delivering on this critical mission requires a daily commitment from the entire team and network of mutual associations.

Irfan Sattar, CEO of Greeniche Natural Health, is a people’s man in the true sense. His focus is always on achieving results through empowering and developing his team. He invests a lot of time and energy in paying individual attention to the strengths and weaknesses of his team members and ensuring a conducive and result-oriented environment that offers equal opportunity for growth and rewards for everyone.

Jordan Tinney, Superintendent/ CEO in Surrey School District, has been described as accessible and open. The reason is simple, he is an engaged listener and tries to value what people say and to incorporate it into the school district’s culture.

As the CEO of Willow Lake Métis Nation, Justin has been the proud architect of a transition away from a centralized approach to governance so that his community can return to a grassroots organization governed by, and for, the Willow Lake Métis Nation (WLMN).

When speaking with Martin Paquette, one thing is immediately apparent: he’s honest. His transparency is refreshing. While many shy away from such vulnerability, Paquette sees it as a force to reckon with.

Mylène Lapierre, President & CEO of the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA NB), heads the professional organization representing more than 3,000 professional advisors from one of the world’s most respected designations.

Dr. Nadia Akseer is a curious, driven leader inspired by complex and multidisciplinary global health issues. She is interested in providing opportunities for junior scientists and artists and creating a powerful workplace for their nexus and integration.

Neil N. Babiy, Co-Founder & CEO of Simplicity Global Solutions, works towards empowering people (to achieve success in their areas of expertise), which in turn creates a more satisfied client. He is keen on team building which reduces the many stops and starts on how the team functions.

Robert Bedard is an experienced business executive and entrepreneur who has founded two ground-breaking innovative companies and has managed them until his vision has been fulfilled. Robert is armed with 30+ years of experience in financial services, M&A, and commercial development.

Sandro Perruzza—who joined the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) as CEO in July 2014—is a strategic thinker and innovative leader who focuses on increasing revenue, refocusing strategy, improving member services, and building corporate government relations through a collaborative approach.

The Targeted Strategies Group (TTSG) spent over 20 years helping Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs build economic opportunity through the successful succession of family businesses. Then almost 5 years ago, it was time for them to think of their succession plan.

Suyi Erhabor, CEO, Curaga, has been crucial to the creation and transformation of Curaga from a small business to a multimillion-dollar corporation in Ontario. Suyi treats each employee as a valued individual and takes the time to understand what motivates them. Being a steadfast leader, he remains accessible to all his staff, and they ensure to reach him directly when there is a problem and to share stories of success.