Harbourfront Centre names CEO
Harbourfront Centre has appointed Cathy Loblaw (pictured above) as its new CEO.
Loblaw will manage the centre’s future growth, including nurturing community support, strengthening relationships with government and stakeholders, and attracting more visitors.
Her career has included working as CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC) for almost 13 years, until 2023, while acting as a leading member of the RMHC Global Advisory Council. During her time at RMHC, she also served on the McDonald’s Canada Extended Leadership team and held the role of vice-chair of McDonald’s Women’s Leadership Network, growing the company’s social purpose and brand reputation.
“Her vast experience in the not-for-profit sector, combined with her proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and community groups is the leadership we need for the organization going forward,” says Tenio Evangelista, chair of Harbourfront Centre.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation names ex-education minister to top role
The Canadian Women’s Foundation has named Mitzie Hunter as its new president and CEO.
Hunter is the first Black woman to serve as Ontario’s minister of education, and she’s also served as Ontario’s minister of advanced education and skills development, and as associate minister of finance. The advocate and senior fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute also served as chief administrative officer for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and as head of CivicAction.
“We’re thrilled that [Hunter] brings her many skills, passions, and lived experiences to lead the Canadian Women’s Foundation at this urgent moment,” says Laurie Young, chair of the board of directors. “From fueling grassroots programs for women, girls, and gender-diverse people to building feminist philanthropy to breaking systemic gender barriers, now is the time to rally together for transformative change.”
Last year, donors and partners of the foundation supported more than 600 programs to end gender-based violence, build economic stability and opportunities, and empower participants with confidence and leadership skills.
Payments Canada appoints new president and CEO
The Payments Canada board of directors has appointed Susan Hawkins to president and CEO of Payments Canada, effective August 12.
For more than five years, Hawkins was the global head of enterprise payments and executive vice president of U.S. payments at TD Bank Group, where she led the modernization and governance of payment infrastructure and payment products working with teams in the U.S. and Canada. In her position, Hawkins also played a pivotal role in building and commercializing a real-time payments solution.
“[She] is an expert in the industry and her experience spans domestic and international retail and commercial payment leadership,” says Garry Foster, chair of the Payments Canada Board of Directors.
