New Webinars Page on Website
We are pleased to introduce a new page on our website for Webinars. Stay informed and upgrade your skill set with our unique and informative webinars.
Diversity Interview in the Institute of Corporate Directors’ June Director Lense
LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Canada Association was profiled by the Institute of Corporate Directors in their June Director Lense publication. Association President Jane Griffith, ICD.D and Secretary Mark Bonham reported on the status of diversity efforts on public boards of Canadian-listed
Special Pride Webinar – LGBTQ+ Leadership in the Boardroom
On June 18 at 3 PM EST, LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Association’s President, Fabrice Houdart, will moderate a Pride Month webinar. This webinar will go beyond the rainbow logos to discuss real power, real representation, and real risks. The discussion will tackle
Association Rings the Bell for LGBTQ Equality!
The LGBTQ Corporate Directors Canada Association joined The Sustainable Stock Exchanges’ first global “Ring the Bell for LGBTIQ+ Equality” initiative. From May 14th to the 23rd, stock exchanges around the world “rang the bell” for LGBTIQ+ equality, marking the International Day Against Homophobia,
Upcoming Webinar – What It Takes to Land a Board Seat
On April 9 at 3 PM EST, the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors will host am webinar featuring newly appointed LGBTQ+ board members. The conversation will spotlight trailblazers Caroline Angoorly, Holden Lee and Richard Socarides as they reflect on what it takes to land a board seat—and
Upcoming Webinar: LGBTQ+ Excellence in the Boardroom
Join the National Association for Corporate Directors (NACD) for a virtual discussion on LGBTQ+ Excellence in the Boardroom. This conversation with Fabrice Houdart, executive director at the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors; Vanessa Ruda, senior partner and central region leader at RHR International; and Beth
Upcoming Seminar: The Changing World of Diversity & Inclusion
On January 23rd, 2025, the Pride Business Forum will present an all-star panel discussion on how diversity and inclusion policies are changing in U.S. companies and how they affect their global offices. Panelists will also discuss what this means for
Introducing the Inaugural Members of the Board of Directors of the LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Canada Association
The LGBTQ Corporate Directors Canada Association is pleased to welcome its inaugural Board of Directors to carry forward its mission and vision. Welcome to Heather Conway (Chair), Arthur Lam, Fabrice C Houdart, Geffrye Parsons, Jane Griffith, and Mark Bonham. The
Breaking the Lavender Ceiling Full Report Released!
We are excited to announce that the full report Breaking the Lavender Ceiling for LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors is now available. This report was sponsored by the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School
Podcast on Board Composition and the Importance of Diversity
Rob Smith, the Chair of the Board of the global Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors, presents on the importance of diversity when considering issues around Board Composition in the latest online issue of Executive Session: The Directors & Board Podcast. Rob