Mary Purdie is an illustrator based in Los Angeles, California. She draws inspiration from her personal experiences to create art that amplifies discussions around topics like grief, healing, personal growth, and mental health. Mary’s mission is to continue creating heartfelt artwork that resonates, comforts and creates a community where vulnerable conversations are welcomed and embraced.
Join us on, November 20 at the Fairmont Royal York as we recognize the accomplishments of our finalists and reveal who will take home the top awards. This prestigious event offers an opportunity to connect and celebrate with 300+ high profile entrepreneurs, investors, industry influencers, and notable champions.
With four small children and the challenges of juggling home, her nursing career, and her husband having his own business, Colette Cooper made the decision to step away from a demanding career as an intensive care nurse — and never went back. Instead, she joined forces with her husband Darren, ultimately taking on the role of Executive Vice President at Renteknik, their energy efficiency and operational management, engineering and consulting company.
Carol Deacon began her career sourcing automotive parts in Detroit. After earning an MBA from INSEAD, she worked with several large retailers and consumer brands on growth strategies, innovation, and turn-around plans, before returning to the automotive world with a role at Canadian Tire. Carol decided to shift gears after having her third child, and, after an extended leave, is now back in automotive as Chief Operating Officer at Pfaff Automotive Partners.
With a breadth of marketing and strategy expertise, Virginia is passionate about leading people and building great teams. A Business Strategist and Marketing Partner at ELIM5, a Toronto-based media production company, she’s also on the Women of Influence Advisory Board, and an American Marketing Association mentor.
As Senior Vice President, Global Engagement for Women of Influence, Jan Frolic has the privilege of connecting with people who are doing the work to advance women and are looking to do more. Passionate about inclusion, she’s also the founder of boypro-ject, offering in-school curriculum to encourage youth to be authentic in their unique expression of personal identity.
The Syntax Strategic Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award celebrates an entrepreneur who has launched and built one or more successful companies with a track record of growth and profitability over a period of at least 10 years. Meet our 2019 finalists Margot & Marion Witz (Elizabeth Grant International), Brigitte Jalbert (Les Emballages Carrousel), and Anna Eliopoulos (byPeterandPauls.com).
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