Ivey Alumni Network Toronto Chapter

📣The IANT February newsletter is now live!

✅February 25 & September 29: Board Ready - New Virtual Series for Ivey Alumnae

Too many talented executives – especially women – are told to “wait until you’re ready” for board roles. Join fellow Ivey Alumnae on a two-part, 90-minute virtual governance workshop series, delivered in collaboration with Ivey Executive Education and Ivey Advancement and featuring three serving board directors in each session!

https://ivey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01ZJ3tKE4nWd3dc

✅February 26-28: Ivey Whistler Weekend

Join fellow alumni for incredible networking opportunities, an intimate fireside chat with Ivey Dean Julian Birkinshaw and Executive Director of Recruitment, JD Clarke, and a fun weekend on the slopes!

https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/alumni/your-ivey-network/chapters/british-columbia/2026/02/whistler-weekend/

✅March 4: International Women’s Day - Give to Gain

As women experience one of the largest wealth transfers in history, Give to Gain brings together women who want to understand how they can put their money to work by backing women led businesses without needing a finance background or investor title. Attendees will take part in a thoughtful discussion focused on capital, opportunity, and impact.

Hosted by Accenture in collaboration with the Women of Ivey and Ivey Entrepreneurship Alumni Communities.

https://iveybusinessschool.my.salesforce-sites.com/summit__SummitEventsRegister?instanceID=a3YJR000000GBqj

✅April 16: The Business of Sport

Save the Date: Ivey Alumni Network’s North American Chapters are planning a live sports management event in Toronto & simulcast across Canada and the US.

Interested in sponsoring, speaking, or volunteering? Please contact [email protected]

✅May 14: Save the Date - Global Ivey Day!

https://iveyday.ca/

Read the full newsletter here:

https://iveyadvancement.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tkkjujjy-pykiuuykti-r/

IANT Executive Committee: Sharon Castelino, MBA, LLM, ICD.D Mariana Fonar, MBA, JD Ashna Lee (Haji), MBA Jessica Singh Carlos Meyer, MBA, PCM, CDMP Jennifer Wittig MBA, CHRL, CTDP Matt Ambrose Vidhi T. Adam O. Isabelle Osmar MBA Joseph Steinberg John Chagnon Tara G. Aindrea Cramp (she/her) MPEd., HBA, CHRL

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our incredible sponsors!

We are proud to host The New Restaurant Economy alongside Kitchen Hub Food Hall, whose innovative model continues to redefine how food, space, and community come together.

A sincere thank you as well to Longo’s for sponsoring beverages, and to Mandy’s, Wingstop, and PAI Northern Thai Kitchen for curating an exceptional food experience that reflects the diversity and creativity of today’s restaurant landscape.

Last but not least, we extend our appreciation to Fitzrovia. Their support allows us to create an evening that brings together thoughtful conversation, industry insight, and great food in one space.

Together with our sponsors, we are excited to explore how restaurants are evolving at the intersection of technology, real estate, and consumer experience, through a panel discussion featuring leaders shaping the future of dining.

Event Details:
📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Kitchen Hub Food Hall – Liberty Village (1108 King St W, Toronto)

Join us for an evening of insight, connection, and collaboration!

Register here:
https://iveybusinessschool.my.salesforce-sites.com/summit__SummitEventsRegister?instanceID=a3YJR000000F99R

IANT Executive Committee: Sharon Castelino, MBA, LLM, ICD.D Mariana Fonar, MBA, JD Ashna Lee (Haji), MBA Jessica Singh Carlos Meyer, MBA, PCM, CDMP Jennifer Wittig MBA, CHRL, CTDP Matt Ambrose Vidhi T. Adam O. Isabelle Osmar MBA Joseph Steinberg John Chagnon Tara G. Aindrea Cramp (she/her) MPEd., HBA, CHRL

The New Restaurant Economy: Investing at the Intersection of Food, Real Estate & Technology 🍴

On January 29, we’re not just talking about food — we’re asking the real question: Where’s the profit?

Spoiler: It’s at the intersection of tech, real estate, and taste. 🙌

Join us for an insider conversation with the award-winning Chef Nuit Regular, alongside Oren Borovitch, HBA '10 and Mat Abramsky, HBA '05 — the trailblazers behind KitchenHub — as they unpack how digital innovation, real estate strategy, and next-gen culinary design are rewriting the economics of eating.

Discover why the future of food lies in tech-enabled kitchens, data-driven operations, and scalable real estate partnerships.

Private equity investors, family offices, tech leaders, and real estate innovators — this is where your next food-tech opportunity may be hiding.

And yes, you’ll get to sample some of KitchenHub’s dishes from restaurants such as Pai, Mandy's, Wingstop, Cafe Landwer and others. Seats are limited!

EVENT DETAILS:

📅 Thursday, January 29, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Kitchen Hub Food Hall – Liberty Village, 1108 King St W, Ground Floor, Toronto, ON M6K 0C6
💲 Tickets: $20 (Alumni) | $25 (Non-Alumni)

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzUgEPT9

Special thanks to our host and sponsoring partner: KitchenHub and our generous beverage sponsor: Longos.

IANT Executive Committee: Sharon Castelino, MBA, LLM, ICD.D Mariana Fonar, MBA, JD Alison Taylor Ashna Lee (Haji), MBA Jessica Singh Carlos Meyer, MBA, PCM, CDMP Jennifer Wittig MBA, CHRL, CTDP Matt Ambrose Vidhi T. Adam O. Isabelle Osmar MBA Joseph Steinberg John Chagnon Tara G. Aindrea Cramp (she/her) MPEd., HBA, CHRL

We are pleased to welcome Wendy Kei - Board Chair of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Audit Committee Chair for Centerra Gold Inc, as one of the esteemed panelists at the November 25th event, “Oversight to Insight: Elevating the Board-to-Executive Dynamic”.

Wendy Kei is Board Chair of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Audit Committee Chair for Centerra Gold Inc. As Board Chair of OPG, she is the first woman and first visible minority to hold this position in its history.

Wendy was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by BMO Celebrating Women on Boards. She previously was Board Chair for NFI Group Inc. and held the role of Chief Financial Officer of Dominion Diamond Corporation (formerly Harry Winston Diamond Corporation and Aber Diamond Corporation).

Wendy is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA, FCA), a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors (F.ICD), and holds an ESG Designation (GCB.D) from Competent Boards.

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🔹 Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
🔹 Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
🔹 Location: Toronto Stock Exchange, TMX Market Centre 120 Adelaide St W
🔹 Tickets: $35 ($25 for Ivey and GPC Alumni)

Reserve your seat today: https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/executive-education/events/2025/11/oversight-to-insight-elevating-the-board-to-executive-dynamic/registration/

IANT Team: Sharon Castelino, MBA, LLM, ICD.D Mariana Fonar, MBA, JD Carlos Meyer, MBA, PCM, CDMP John Chagnon Jessica Singh Alison Taylor Ashna Lee (Haji), MBA Vidhi T. Adam O. Matt Ambrose Jennifer Wittig MBA, CHRL, CTDP Isabelle Osmar MBA Tara G.