Lunch with a Leader featuring Judith Athaide

Sept 17 LWAL

Join us for an inspiring “Lunch with a Leader” event featuring Judith Athaide, a distinguished corporate director, entrepreneur, and engineer whose vast experience and strategic insight have made her a driving force in multiple industries. Judith’s leadership extends across energy, finance, technology, and more, making her a true multidisciplinary expert and a model for aspiring leaders.

With 30 years of executive and corporate governance experience, Judith currently serves on the Boards of Kiwetinohk Energy Corporation and Canada Pension Plan Investments. Her role as Chair of the Governance and Nomination Committee at Kiwetinohk reflects her deep expertise in shaping effective leadership teams and driving corporate excellence.

A lifelong advocate for continuous learning, Judith holds a Bachelor of Commerce, an MBA in Finance, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Her commitment to professional development is further demonstrated by her certifications, including a Nuclear Governance Certificate from Emory University and a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT Sloan. As an instructor for the ICD DEP program and an examiner for mock boardroom examinations, Judith is dedicated to preparing the next generation of board members and leaders.

This lunch is an exceptional opportunity for those interested in corporate governance, engineering, and strategic leadership. Judith’s extensive experience across various sectors makes her an ideal mentor for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of board roles or aiming to enhance their strategic decision-making skills.

If your career path is aligned with corporate leadership, governance, or innovative entrepreneurship, this lunch will provide invaluable insights and guidance from one of Canada’s most accomplished leaders.

Only 10 spots available! Registration opens Sept 4 @ 9am.

Must be an Axis Member to register (Register here)

      • Date: Sept 17, 2024
      • Location: The Ranchmen’s Club
      • Time: Please arrive at 11:15 am. Lunch will start at 11:30 am.
      • Lunch is included.

About Judith Athaide

Ms. Athaide is an accomplished corporate director, entrepreneur, Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), and certified Corporate Director (ICD.D). She has 30 years of executive and corporate governance experience in a variety of sectors including energy, power and utilities, clean technology, software, oilfield services, banking and investments.

Ms. Athaide is currently serving on the Board of Kiwetinohk Energy Corporation where she Chairs the Governance and Nomination Committee and the Board of Canada Pension Plan Investments.

A proponent of life-long learning and continuous improvement, she has a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Honours), a Masters of Business Administration in Finance, a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and has been awarded the designation of ICD.D by the Institute of Corporate Directors. She has earned the Nuclear Governance Certificate from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University and a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the MIT Sloan School of Business. She has been an adjunct professor at a number of Canadian universities and is an instructor for the ICD DEP program and an examiner for the ICD’s mock boardroom examinations.