“Last week was incredible. We hosted the first event in our 2024 dinner series and attended the inaugural Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) Vancouver Summit, where connecting with so many talented women from diverse sectors brought out incredible energy and insight. Amid the discussions, one theme rose repeatedly: governance and the structure of our boardrooms. As we consider the future, the question lingers—do women fit into the current vision, or are we here to shape it?” In a new article, Beth Borody CDI.D, Founder & CEO of our Affiliate Partner The Femina Collective, applies a feminist lens to the future of governance. She discusses the evolving role of women in the boardroom and explores how greater board diversity can position a board to face both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. #CorporateGovernance #ESG #BoardDiversity #WomenInLeadership #WomenOnBoards https://lnkd.in/d3vYnbrU
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB)
Civic and Social Organizations
Niagara Region, Ontario 15,604 followers
WGOB is a social purpose company committed to elevating the next generation of women corporate directors.
About us
Founded in 2015, Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a social-purpose company committed to elevating the next generation of women corporate directors. Our mission is to connect, promote and empower women to serve on corporate boards with confidence and courage. WGOB was selected as a 2023 CWE Gala award winner in the Gender Equality in the Workplace category in recognition of the company’s work to elevate women in senior leadership roles and get more women on corporate boards. With more than 900 members across Canada, we are proud to be building the next generation of women in the boardroom, one woman at a time. We believe in the power of three: one woman in the boardroom is a token, two is a presence and three is a voice.
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http://womengetonboard.ca
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Niagara Region, Ontario
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Board Planning Consultations, Memberships, Online Training, Board Services, Governance Programs, Workshops and Events, and Board Diversity
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Niagara Region, Ontario L2G 0Y9, CA
Employees at Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB)
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Cybele Negris, ICD.D, GCB.D
Hall of Fame Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women, WXN CEDI Corporate Directors Award, Co-Founder & CEO Webnames.ca, Canada's Original .CA Registrar,…
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Sham Madhok, FCPA,FCA, CFA, ICD.D
Experienced Board Director | Strategy, Sustainability, Risk, Finance, Business Transformation and M&A
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Chandran Fernando
The Talent Leader Who Actually Cares About Careers & Organizations In The Commercial Real Estate & Development Industry
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Pam Laycock, MBA, ICD.D
Experienced Board Director, Digital Strategist and Transformation Leader, Reinvention Expert and Change Leader, Corporate Strategist, Integrative…
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Financial Intelligence in the Boardroom is back! Even if you do not have financial expertise, all board members are expected to understand the fundamental concepts, conventions and principles underlying financial statements. Looking to enhance your financial intelligence? Join us in the new year for the next cohort of Financial Intelligence in the Boardroom, a unique online program facilitated by financial experts. The next cohort kicks off February 19, 2025. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gx_VuHdg #CorporateGovernance #ESG #BoardDiversity #WomenInLeadership #WomenOnBoards
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It's our pleasure to share our latest WGOB member board appointments! Our warmest congratulations to: Fenneke Tjallingii-Brocken, MSc., ACTC, PCC, CPCC - Canadian Mental Health Association, North & West Vancouver Branch Stephanie Holko - OCAD University Board of Governors Christine Wellenreiter, CM, ICD.D - MutualOne Insurance Company Samantha Kappagoda - Business Board of the Governing Council at the University of Toronto #CorporateGovernance #ESG #BoardDiversity #WomenInLeadership #WomenOnBoards
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Thank you Alison Jeffrey, LLB for sharing this great article by DirectWomen -very encouraging news for women #GeneralCounsel who are aspiring to serve on corporate boards. WGOB is looking forward to partnering with Women General Counsel Canada at the upcoming November 22nd workshop hosted by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
Women lawyers are landing seats on boards of directors at unprecedented rates - clear evidence of DirectWomen's success since its founding in 2007. As the only national nonprofit organization working to increase the representation of women lawyers on corporate boards, we are proud of the tremendous progress that has been made in corporate boardrooms over the past 17 years. Click here to read the full Law.com article by Trudy Knockless and Greg Andrews featuring DirectWomen and our Board Institute alumnae Noni L. Ellison, Susan Lanigan, Kim Warnica, and Malissia Clinton>> https://lnkd.in/gd5PBfzk #DirectWomen #WomenOnBoards #CorporateBoards #WomenLawyers #LawyersOnBoards
Female GCs Joining Corporate Boards in Large Numbers, Overcoming Biases and Stereotypes Along Way
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Celebrate the holiday season with the WGOB community! You're invited to join us for our annual Holiday Cocktail Reception on December 12. The theme of our second annual celebration is 'Friends, Family and Philanthropy'. In the spirit of holiday giving, we're pleased to dedicate the evening to supporting our Charity Partner, Dress for Success Toronto. Don't miss this sparkling evening of cocktails and conversation. It's the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year's accomplishments, connect with the WGOB Community and give back. We look forward to celebrating with you! Register now: https://lnkd.in/g8Pvti_b #CorporateGovernance #ESG #BoardDiversity #WomenOnBoards #WomenInLeadership
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Founder & CEO The Femina Collective | Mining Leader | ESG Strategy | 2021 Top 50 Changemakers Globe & Mail Recipient | IRMA Mining Lead |
‘Speak truth to power’ These words will stick with me after listening to Coro Strandberg at the I augural Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) summit in #vancouver It was great to be with The Femina Collective members and meet new women from the #wgob community. Collaboration and lifting each other up is what will drive greater diversity and representation. Well done on the first (of many I’m sure) Vancouver summits Dr. Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D, GCB.D, CCB.D
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Special afternoon yesterday with truly exceptional speakers, including our own Alyssa Barry, CPIR. Thank you to Dr. Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D, GCB.D, CCB.D and the Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) team for providing an environment of "learning, lifting and fun". A privilege to attend and sponsor this (sold-out) inaugural WGOB Summit Vancouver. We can all be agents of change, become a WGOB member https://lnkd.in/gbirXXtW #WGOBSummit
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What an inspiring experience attending the Women Get On Board Summit yesterday at the Vancouver Club with Angela Johnson, P.Geo., MBA Special thanks to David Salmon and Laurel Hill Advisory Group for the invitation and the opportunity to connect with so many incredible women. Thank you Dr. Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D, GCB.D, CCB.D and the entire team at Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) for organizing this event filled with insightful speakers and great energy in the room. #WGOBSummit
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Head of Sustainability/ ESG Strategy & Impact :+20yrs Global Experience in Stakeholder Engagement : Issue, Risk, Policy & ESG Disclosure : Human Rights : Board Advisory : Translating Business Values into ESG Value
A truly engaging afternoon yesterday of thought provoking speakers and networking at the inaugural Women Get of Boards Summit Vancouver. I was left both excited and hopeful. Challenges lie ahead, but by embracing change, prioritising learning and adopting a future-focused mindset, I think boardrooms that drive positive change can start a conversation with “Imagine if…” Thank you to Dr. Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D, GCB.D, CCB.D and the Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) team for guiding an environment of "learning, lifting and fun" and making sure we can all be supported as agents of change. Thank you to Helle Bank Jørgensen, GCB.D, CCB.D and NACD.DC , CEO of Competent Boards for kicking off the event with her rousing keynote address, “How can you be ready, make informed business decisions if you aren’t informed?” Followed by a plethora of informative sessions and speakers from scenario planning to diversity to purpose led governance and navigating shareholder activism. Thank you Kevin Joy Cybele Negris, ICD.D, GCB.D Christie Stephenson, ICD.D Rogayeh Tabrizi, PhD Joanna Cameron GCB. D Anna Ladd-Kruger, B. Comm, MA, CPA, ICD.D Sue Paish Coro Strandberg Alyssa Barry, CPIR , Natascha Kiernan, J.D, ICD.D Chris Stager and summit attendees: Mary Juetten CA, CPA, Esq., GCB.D, CDI.D, CCB.D , Bernadette D'Silva, MBA, GCB.D , Rhona DelFrari Micha H. Choi, CFA, CFP , Carla Guerrera , Caroline Sawamoto Lora Turner Patricia Bood, BA, LLB, ICD.D, GCB.D Victoria Brydon MBA BComm Beth Borody CDI.D Peggy Bell. Check out the beautiful historic venue - The Vancouver Club - for some spooky Halloween decorating ideas too!
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Executive, Board Member, Human Capital Strategy, Governance Excellence
You know when you leave an event with a full heart and an energized mind? The #WGOBSummit gave me that experience. The women I met were welcoming, funny, warm, smart, interesting, and inspiring. 💛 The Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) Vancouver Summit truly delivered. Thank you Dr. Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D, GCB.D, CCB.D and team for all you do! #fangirl #board #governance #strategy #womenleaders