David has more than 3 decades experience in the investment management industry. He is Chairman of Russell Investments Canada Ltd., where he served as President and CEO from 2010 to 2017. He continues to work in an advisory capacity with a select number of investment companies. Among his not-for-profit engagements, he is currently Chairman of The Peter Cundill Foundation, a Bermuda-based purpose trust with a mission to improve the wellbeing of young people and is a board member at McMaster University

John Phyper has over 30 years of experience managing high-growth software companies specializing in environment, health and safety, and cybersecurity. Additionally, John has co-authored several books relating to environmental issues and chaired the sales and marketing roundtable for PeerScale, a Peer-to-Peer organization for tech leaders. He is currently semi-retired and provides consulting services to early-stage software companies.

Madeline Klimek is an Associate with McMillan’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. Madeline brings considerable experience in international affairs, having completed two Master’s degrees in international history. She was an active volunteer and leader and helped establish the McMillan LLP-Western Law Mentorship Program. This mentorship program pairs McMillan lawyers with law students from BIPOC, racialized communities, and first-generation university students.
Skilled in critical analysis and public speaking, she was involved in mooting competitions and was a legal affairs intern at Canadian Red Cross.
Madeline holds a JD from the University of Western Ontario and two Master’s degrees in international history from Columbia University and The London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bertrand is an Associate Partner with Dalberg Advisors, where he leads initiatives that contribute to addressing Africa’s economic and social development challenges in areas such as climate change, digital economy, and private sector development. Born and raised in Côte d’Ivoire, Bertrand acquired extensive experience as a management consultant with top-tier advisory firms in North America before choosing to advise leading African businesses and institutions as part of the World Economic Forum and the Africa CEO Forum. Bertrand has 18 years of professional experience, including 15 in management consulting and a decade as an executive. He holds an MBA and a BBA from York University’s Schulich School of Business and is fluent in English and French.

Shawn Holden Cheung is the Founder and CEO of Raising The Village. Since 2005, Shawn has been focused on improving livelihoods and finding solutions to the problem of ultra poverty in rural Uganda. Shawn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from McMaster University, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Read more of Shawn’s story here.

Tom has over 24 years of professional experience as an operator, investor and advisor in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds. His current advisory work includes engaging clients on what’s possible with their philanthropic and impact investing resources, advising portfolio companies on building impactful +sustainable organizations, and advancing the field of social entrepreneurship. He received his Master of Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and economics from Boston College.

Viraj Desai’s 25 years+ management and consulting experience spans leadership and consulting roles in healthcare organizations, in Deloitte’s Strategy and Operations consulting practice and at her own consulting company “CIM Professional Services Inc”. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, operational and program reviews and corporate performance measurement across industry areas including public sector, retail, infrastructure, and telecommunications. Viraj currently sits on the Board of a large regional healthcare facility. She also provides mentorship to entrepreneurs with mental health challenges as part of a Rotman program. Viraj was born in Uganda. This combined with her familiarity with the developing world and her vast business experience led her to join the RTV Board.

Jim is a senior partner in the financial services audit practice at KPMG LLP. He is currently the lead audit partner for Scotiabank and, previously, the Bank of Montreal. Jim is also Co-chair of KPMG’s Board Leadership Centre, which delivers insights and experiences with a focus on innovation in its many forms – all through a board lens. He is a member of the organizing committee for the CPA Canada Conference for Audit Committees and Corporate Governance and developed and delivers the CPA Canada Audit Committee Certificate program. He was formerly on the Ontario Chapter Executive of the Institute for Corporate Governance and previously chaired the board and the audit committee for Diabetes Canada.

Lydia holds the Regional Finance and Operations Lead position at Dalberg Advisors, overseeing the Africa business. Previously, she managed the Talent division for Dalberg Africa, focusing on enhancing relationships between employers and employees. Before her role at Dalberg, Lydia served as an Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Chief Finance Officer at Sanlam General Insurance Uganda, and Chief Operations Officer at Financial Sector Deepening Uganda.
With over 14 years of experience as an accomplished executive and a robust educational background encompassing an MBA, ACCA, and CPA qualifications, Lydia brings a wealth of expertise in financial management and talent development across various sectors in Africa. She is an independent board member of the Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania. Leveraging her deep understanding of Uganda’s employment landscape and financial regulations, Lydia offers invaluable local insights concerning Uganda and the broader East African region.