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Toronto, ON · TorontoPayal Gabrani-Bahl’s career spans strategy, cross-functional leadership, and now a senior executive role leading data and advertising platforms at one of Canada’s largest media companies. It’s a path marked by bold decisions and a willingness to step into new territory before all the pieces were perfectly in place. Rather than waiting for certainty, Payal chose to lead with curiosity, adaptability, and a deep commitment to growth, shaping a care…Read Article
Five Questions With: Payal Gabrani-Bahl, Senior Vice President...

Canada · CanadaFor Jen and Morgan Hamilton, leadership is personal. As the founder and CEO of Oxygen Yoga & Fitness, Jen built a community-focused brand from the ground up, turning a single studio into one of the most recognized names in boutique fitness. Her daughter Morgan, now co-owner of a studio and the...Read Article
Five Questions With: Jen Hamilton, Founder & CEO, Oxygen Yoga &...

Canada · CanadaBy Sarah Walker Thayde Olarte arrived in Canada with only 16 suitcases. They contained everything she and her family — her husband, three kids and their pets — packed up in their native Venezuela before fleeing political and economic upheaval. Today, Olarte leads more than 19,000 employees across 15 countries as Senior Vice President, Retail & Digital Business, for Scotiabank’s International Banking business line. She oversees millions of client…Read Article