Industry Council
As a demand-driven workforce development organization, NPower Canada’s top priority is to align its programs with the needs of the marketplace, equipping diverse young adults with the skills most valued by employers.
To achieve this goal, the NPower Canada Industry Council was established in November 2015. The Industry Council is comprised of leaders from a variety of organizations that employ junior IT talent. Information gathered at bi-monthly meetings helps to inform the NPower Canada curriculum and ensures that NPower Canada participants are equipped with in-demand technical and professional skills.
Heather Shenton
Talent Strategy Lead, Canada ACCENTURE
Sarah J. Chesworth
Technology Operations Lead and HR Business Partner ACCENTURE
Christina Fung
VP, Consulting Services CGI
Walid Saleh
Sr. Director – Continuous Improvement, IBS CIBC
Derek Bailey
Director, Systems Engineering CISCO
Tina Scott
Manager of Business Application Services CITY OF TORONTO
Andrew Davidson
Manager, Program Support CITY OF TORONTO
Andrew Stewart
VP, Human Resources COMPUGEN
Ali Karovalia
Recruitment Consultant COMPUGEN
Anita Chu
Associate Partner, Technology DELOITTE
Paul Klysen
Director – Support Services DELOITTE
Rezarta Sherifi
Director, Human Resources HERJAVEC GROUP
Margaret Galvin
Sr. Director, Talent & Acquisition, Digital & Technology RBC
Mrinalini Menon
Director, Intrapreneurship & Early Talent RBC
Lauren Mark
Sr. Manager, Academic Relationships RBC
Frank Manieri
Director, Information Technology Support ROGERS
John Ribiero
Sr. Manager, IT Operations ROGERS
Pete Morra
Social Impact Manager SOFTCHOICE
Christine Rodway
VP, National Services SOROC TECHNOLOGY
Amit Puranik
Senior IT Manager, Channels Development Solutions TD BANK