Please note that most of the event will take place in English.
Join us for a breakfast discussion with Andrew Waitman, recently named 2024 Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade CEO of the Year. As CEO of Assent, Andrew plays a critical role in transforming the way companies manage compliance processes in supply chain management.
About the speaker:
Andrew Waitman
Andrew Waitman is an accomplished leader and visionary entrepreneur who has driven remarkable growth as CEO of Assent. A recipient of the prestigious Order of Ottawa, Andrew has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the compliance and supply chain data management space. Under his leadership, Assent has grown exponentially, from a company with less than US$1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) to over US$100 million in ARR, a testament to his strategic navigation skills while building a purposeful, motivated culture of success at Assent.
Andrew’s tenure at Assent reflects a sustained focus on innovation, customer success and scalability. His ability to manage complex challenges while fostering collaboration and high performance has solidified Assent’s position as a global leader in supply chain sustainability solutions. Combining visionary thinking with a hands-on approach, Andrew continues to inspire growth, industry recognition and meaningful impact across global markets.
About Assent
Assent has more than a decade of experience delivering comprehensive supply chain sustainability management solutions to manufacturers. It works with complex manufacturers to track and report on ESG priorities such as human trafficking, modern slavery, toxic substances, conflict minerals and anti-corruption, as well as to uncover and reduce supply chain risks and provide expert guidance on best practices.
Schedule:
• 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Registration and breakfast
• 8:30 – 9:05 a.m.: Fireside chat with Andrew Waitman, 2024 CEO of the Year
• 9:05 – 9:30 a.m.: Bilingual Q&A period with the audience
• 9:30 a.m.: End of event
Moderators:
Stéphane Brutus
Dean, Telfer School of Management.
Stéphane Brutus received his PhD in industrial-organizational psychology from Bowling Green State University. He also completed a postdoctoral 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 the Bell Research Centre for Business Process Innovation.
Leslie Feldman
Principal — Canada, Boyden.
With over 10 years’ experience in executive search and recruitment, Leslie manages an extensive client base in both official languages in the public and not-for-profit sectors. She has significant experience in the Canadian market, having recruited for higher education, health care, foundations and associations, as well as government agencies and crown corporations at the provincial and federal levels. She is well versed in business and advises on board governance, organizational challenges, succession planning and executive team composition.
Boyden is a sponsor of the Ottawa Business Journal’s CEO of the Year award.
