Ivey Alumni Network Toronto Chapter

✉️The IANT January newsletter is now live!

Read about the Chapter’s highlights from recent events and catch up on the latest news and announcements:

✅January 29 – SIGN UP TODAY: Restaurant Industry Event – Business meets bites at this upcoming evening with Ivey alumni, restaurateurs, industry experts, and food enthusiasts. Secure your spot today!

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

✅February 26-28 – REGISTRATION IS OPEN: Ivey Whistler Weekend – Join fellow alumni for incredible networking opportunities, an intimate fireside chat, and a fun weekend on the slopes!

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

✅February & September – COMING SOON: Governance and Board Service Workshops – IANT, IWIL, and IAN are bringing Ivey women together across Canada, the US, the UK, and the UAE for a two-part, 90-minute governance workshop series designed exclusively for alumnae who want to prepare for board opportunities or take their board careers to the next stage. Delivered in a highly interactive, podcast-style format and accessible across multiple time zones.

To register for more information, email [email protected].

✅May 14 – SAVE THE DATE: Global Ivey Day!

https://iveyday.ca/

Read the full newsletter here:

https://iveyadvancement.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tkhrukyk-pgdiukyuh-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

We are pleased to welcome Larry Lau, EMBA ’18, as one of the esteemed panelists at the November 25th event, “Oversight to Insight: Elevating the Board-to-Executive Dynamic”.

Larry Lau is a serial entrepreneur, investor and board advisor known for building and scaling ventures across e‑commerce, consumer goods, health tech and web3.

He founded the venture‑studio Eighty8 Ventures in London, Ontario, and co‑founded Canada’s largest e‑commerce agency (Northern Commerce) before shifting into investing and building brands.

He now supports early‑stage companies as founder, board member and mentor, helping leaders turn bold ideas into growth‑oriented businesses.

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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 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