Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce -- Event Details, Women Shaping Leadership: Conversations for a New Era

Women Shaping Leadership: Conversations for a New Era

Date	Times	Event	Venue	Address
2026-05-28	Start: 18:00 End: 20:45	Women Shaping Leadership: Conversations for a New Era	Zurich Insurance Company Ltd	First Canadian Place, 100 King St W, Toronto, ON M5K 2A1

On May 28, 2026, the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Zurich Canada and with the valued sponsorship of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal, hosted Women Shaping Leadership: Conversations for a New Era.

Moderated by Tanya Cerniuk, the panel brought together an accomplished group of leaders, including:

· Michelle Cooper, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Minister of Finance and MPP for Eglinton—Lawrence

· Anne-Beatrice Bullinger, Consul General of Switzerland in Montreal

· Laura Pagnotta, Vice President, External Affairs, Roche Canada

· Jill Lankin, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Zurich Insurance Canada

The discussion explored leadership, career development, mentorship, personal branding, and the importance of fostering opportunities for future generations of leaders. Attendees gained valuable insights into authentic leadership, professional growth, and building meaningful impact across industries.

The Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to Zurich Canada for their partnership and generous hospitality, and to the Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal for their continued support of initiatives that promote leadership, dialogue, and community engagement.

For additional photos from the event, please visit the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce LinkedIn page.

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Dear SCCC Member,

The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) is currently seeking one or two engaged and forward-thinking leaders from our business community to join its Board of Directors. We invite expressions of interest from individual members or representatives of corporate members who are eager to help guide the Chamber’s strategic direction and contribute to a vibrant and resilient local economy.

As a member of the Board, you will play an important role in shaping the strategic direction of the Chamber, advocating for business interests, providing input to planning meaningful events and collaborating with the Swiss Government and Partner Chambers for specific events or trade missions. We are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds and expertise, including areas such as business leadership, finance, governance, marketing, and community engagement.

Board members are expected to contribute their time, insight, and leadership by participating in regular meetings, supporting key initiatives, and acting as ambassadors for the Chamber.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

Influence the direction of the local business community
Expand your professional network
Contribute to meaningful economic and community development

We encourage applications from individuals who are committed, collaborative, and motivated to make a positive impact.

To express your interest, please fill out the form here and submit a brief statement of interest and résumé by May 31, 2026 to the president Sandra Leuba at sleuba.sccc@gmail.com. If you would like to learn more about the role or responsibilities, see attached and feel free to reach out to discuss further.

Roles and Responsibilities of the SCCC Board of Directors

Treasurer (Volunteer Board position)

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Sandra and the SCCC Team

Sandra Leuba

President SCCC

Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Ontario) Inc.
at Lette LLP, 40 University Avenue, Suite 904, Toronto ON M5J 1T1
sccc@swissbiz.ca

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