Events
Our Speakers
Leaders who have shaped the YPLS stage.
Reggie Waterman
Director of Brand, Yorkville University & Founder, NEXT TEN
Ashu Syal
Director, Innovation Boost Zone
Rob Kamranpoor
Founder, RK Leadership & YPLSummit Organizer
Ashwin Balu
Principal Canada Leader, IBM
Mariam Afshin
Head of Data Science, Int Ops, RBC
Nelson Rosa
Senior Program Manager – Quality Management, Metrolinx
Robert Cultaro
CEO, NordoVest Investment Advisory Services
Alexandria Anderson
Senior Advisor, Federal Government Relations, OPG
Joanna Osawe
President & CEO, WiRE – Women in Renewable Energy
Dr. Jacqueline Kumar
Empathy Expert, Ph.D. & Transformation Coach
Cara Clairman
President and CEO, PLUG'N DRIVE
Shahid Pasha
Vice President, CIMA+
Olia Carpova
Director, Alto – Speaker, Author & Coach
Simon Shao
Founder & CEO, Maxperr Energy | MD, Digital Star
Samantha Reynolds
VP, Commercial for Capital Projects, Metrolinx
Ahmad Jabbir
2x TEDx and International Speaker
Claudia Wyatt
The Confidence Ignitor
Sunjay Nath
Hall of Fame Speaker
Pete Wiltshire
Executive Performance Coach | Martial Arts & Mobility Specialist
Hovig Tchadeian
Sales Representative, Realty Wealth Group Inc.
Chantal Landreville
Author and Certified Love & Relationship Coach
Kyle Guthro
Communication Strategist, Business Consultant & Entrepreneur
Matthew Devine
Talent Acquisition Professional | Career & Leadership Coach
Amit Kachru
Sales Director, Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric
Shohreh Sabaghpoor
Founder & CEO, Global Cleantech Directory & LumeSmart
Richard Jackson
President & CEO, Cormorant Utility Services
Ardi Ghorashy
CEO & Founder, 8020 Excellerate
Michael Cheung
President, TFI Canada
Mark B. Hill
Former Chief, Six Nations of the Grand River | Principal Partner, Rezolve Strategies
James Mardegan
Vice President of Capital Construction and External Work Programs at Toronto Hydro
Amna Tariq-Buchholz
Delivery and Transformation Leader
Brittany Loraas
Strategic HR Leader, GFL Environmental Inc.
Muna Anazodo
Vice President, Substation Engineering, Leidos
Dr. Nothabo Ncube
Medical Doctor | Inspirational TEDx Speaker
Emilie Fredette
Operations Manager
Fikayo Aderoju
Chairman of YUBAN, Managing Partner, F23 Ventures
Greg Kiraly
Chief Executive Officer, Kiraly Consulting Group LLC
Carmine Marcello
President and CEO, Markham District Energy
JF Guay
Telecom professional
Kyle Higgins
Director, Business Performance, Hydro One
Mark Manalo
Martial Artist
Peyman Golizadeh
Entrepreneur
Chenai Kadungure
Executive Director | Health Equity & Systems Transformation
Our Partners
YPLS Club connects ambitious individuals with industry leaders for mentorship and career advancement.
YPLS Club offers a unique platform for young professionals and entrepreneurs to connect with seasoned industry leaders. Through exclusive networking events, leadership summits, and a robust online resource library, we facilitate meaningful relationships that drive professional growth. Our commitment to bridging the gap between emerging talent and experienced minds is recognized by numerous awards in leadership excellence.
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David Smith
Emily Johnson
Michael Brown
Sarah Davis
