Paid underground parking is available in the Desmarais Building.
Food and Drinks
A light continental breakfast will be served at the in person event
Cost
This is a free event
Dress code
Business casual
Join us for a thoughtful and bilingual discussion with 2021 Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) and the Ottawa Board of Trade CEO of the Year and Telfer alumna Kathryn Tremblay. This will be a hybrid event and participants will be able to either join in person or online. For everyone's safety, please note that seats for the in person event will be limited and that the seating will spaced out.
Under CEO Kathryn Tremblay’s steady hand, excelHR and its affiliated companies — Altis Recruitment, Altis Technology and excelTR — managed to reverse the devastating impact of the pandemic, which saw hundreds of its placements lose their jobs practically overnight. The firms retained most of their existing customers while landing new contracts and gaining a stronger foothold in niche markets such as construction and health care. Tremblay’s consistent, inspired leadership during the pandemic has helped propel the companies to new heights, earning her the 2021 CEO of the Year Award. Kathryn Tremblay is also a member of Telfer's newly created Strategic Leadership Cabinet and recipient of the 2021 Trudeau Medal.
Schedule
• 7:00 – 7:30 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast for in person audience
• 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.: Fireside Chat with Kathryn Tremblay, CEO of the Year
• 8:15 – 9:00 a.m.: Bilingual Q&A period from in person and online audiences
• 9:00 a.m.: End of event
Moderators:
Stéphane Brutus, Dean, Telfer School of Management. He obtained his PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Center of Creative Leadership (CCL) in Greensboro, North Carolina. At Concordia University, Dr. Brutus served as Dean (Interim), Associate Dean Graduate Professional Programs, and Chair of the Management Department. He was also Director of Bell Research Center for Business Process Innovation.
Eric Lathrop, Managing Partner — Canada, Boyden. For nearly 20 years, Eric Lathrop has specialized in recruiting leaders for some of Canada’s most important not-for-profit organizations. With a special focus on ESG and sustainability, he is part of our Global Social Impact Practice and works with international NGOs, think tanks, industry and member associations, advocacy organizations and related non-profits to recruit best-in-class executives.
Boyden is a sponsor of the OBJ's CEO of the Year.
Speaker:
Kathryn Tremblay (BCom ’95), is the CEO and Co-Founder of excelHR, Altis Recruitment, Altis Technology Recruitment and excelTR, with over 30 years specializing in the human aspect of human resources. She has dedicated her career to the betterment of the staffing process, launching her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 21 when she launched a small staffing firm in the Outaouais region. With its affiliated companies, excelHR has become a recognized leader in the delivery of recruitment and staffing services in Canada. Tremblay is an avid mentor for women in the workforce and often encourages young people to pursue a career in entrepreneurship.
COVID Guidelines
As per the University of Ottawa COVID-19 guidelines, proof of vaccination will be requested when you arrive at the event. Masks are mandatory while indoors on campus and physical distancing is encouraged. Guests can remove masks indoors only when sitting down and eating in the event space. Hand sanitizer will be readily available. Directional signage and instructions will be available throughout the Desmarais Building and event room.
