Ontario Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board of Directors

(Toronto, ON – April 28, 2025) – Today, Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the following statement announcing the organization’s 2025-2026 board of directors.

“It’s particularly in times of crisis and disruption that the Ontario Chamber is called to lead,” said Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. “I’m proud to welcome our newly elected Board of Directors, an accomplished and diverse group of leaders. Their guidance will help us navigate a pivotal chapter for Ontario’s economy, implement our 2025–2028 strategic plan, and pursue our mission to convene, mobilize and empower business and local chambers.”

The OCC extends a warm welcome to its new board members:

• Andre Leite, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
• Brian Gill, University Pension Plan (UPP)
• Carrie McEachran, Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce
• Christine Guyot, Microsoft Canada
• Jeanette Patell, Google Canada
• Jesslyn Maurier, Bennett Jones LLP
• Jill Raycroft, Belleville Chamber of Commerce

“I’d also like to welcome our new officers, with special recognition to our new board chair, Aliya Ramji, and chair-elect Marilyn Horrick. I’m profoundly grateful to our outgoing chair, Vasudha Seth, our retiring past chair, Joaquim Ballès, and our retiring board members for their service and impact on the OCC’s success and Ontario’s prosperity,” added Tisch.

The OCC offers its appreciation to its retiring directors:

• Joaquim Ballès, Trudell Medical Limited
• Gervan Fearon, George Brown College
• Rakesh Naidu, YQG Technologies
• Rory Ring, Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce
• Gina Scandrett, Bourgon Construction

Finally, the OCC recognizes and thanks its officers of the corporation and returning board members:

• Chair: Aliya Ramji, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
• Chair Elect: Marilyn Horrick, Desjardins
• Vice Chair: Farah Jivraj, Biogen Canada
• Vice Chair: Jennifer Smith, Burlington Enterprises Corporation
• Vice Chair: Teri French, Hydro One
• Honorary Treasurer: Luigi Ciciretto, BDO Canada LLP
• Past Chair: Vasudha Seth, ArcelorMittal Dofasco
• Chamirai Charles Nyabeze, Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation and Network Director, Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator
• Dina Sergi, MyHealth Centre
• Jamie Doolittle, BMO
• Paul Bisanti, Byzantine Homes Inc.
• Relay Tangie, National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association
• Sherry McNeil, Canadian Franchise Association
• Tabatha Bull, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
• Tammy Giroux, General Motors Canada
• Trevor McPherson, Mississauga Board of Trade
• Yasser Ghazi, RBC

“In a time of rapid change, we need bold leadership that embraces innovation, champions small businesses, and harnesses the collective power of our chambers to shape a more competitive, inclusive, and prosperous Ontario. I’m excited to work alongside the Board and the OCC team to amplify the voice of business and help steer our network into its next era of impact,” said Aliya Ramji, newly appointed Chair of the Board of Directors and Partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

To learn more about the OCC’s 2025-26 Board of Directors, please visit the website: https://occ.ca/governance/

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About the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the indispensable partner of business and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. It is an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization representing a diverse network of 60,000 members. The OCC convenes, mobilizes, and empowers business and local chambers in pursuit of its purpose: to bring inclusive and sustainable prosperity to Ontario’s businesses, workers, and communities.

For more information, please contact:
Andrea Carmona
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
andreacarmona@occ.ca | Mobile: (647) 234-0255