THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE RESIDENCY

Experience worth learning from. Perspectives worth challenging.

The Strategy Residency brings together experienced practitioners, strategists, and industry leaders who have navigated complex business decisions, built organizational support, and led change.

They bring experience, professional judgment, and a willingness to challenge how we think about the future of marketing and leadership.

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Basil Hatto
Senior VP, Product & Growth
NPDigital Canada

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Anita Ezediunor
Director, Retention Marketing
Sephora

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Tanya Kreinin
Chief Marketing Officer
University of Toronto

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Sabaa Quao, MBA
Chief Innovation Officer
Arima

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Sue Jackman
EVP, Marketing & Growth
Citizen Relations

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Chris Spavin
National AI Literacy & Enablement Leader, KPMG

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Max Rakov, MDes, PMP
Principal, Immediate Past President
AMA Toronto

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Robert MacLean

Robert MacLean
Reputation Management Expert
MacLean PR & Corporate Communications

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Janice Lee
COO & Client Success Lead
Dotfusion Technology, Inc.

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Nathan Yeung
Founder & CEO
Find Your Audience

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Mansi Vagt
Chief Expert in Residence
DMZ

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Vivian Ip
Founder & President
Global Cultural Leadership

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Jonathon Brown
Chief Growth Officer
TrendHunter

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Matt Chong, CM
Senior Partner, Marketing
Sage

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