Ontario Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board of Directors

(Toronto, ON – April 29, 2026) – Today, Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the following statement announcing the organization’s 2026-2027 Board of Directors.

“At a defining moment for Ontario, leadership, collaboration and ambition matter more than ever,” said Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. “I’m proud to welcome our 2026-27 Board of Directors, an exceptional group of leaders who reflect Ontario’s diversity and dynamism. Together, we will help shape a more competitive, resilient economy, and advance our shared purpose of inclusive, sustainable prosperity for businesses, workers and communities.”

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

• Mishka Balsom, CEO, Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
• Abid Dobani, SVP & Chief Investment Officer, RBC Insurance
• Jennifer Quinn, CEO, Nieuport Aviation

“I’d also like to welcome our new officers, with special recognition to our new Board Chair, Marilyn Horrick and Chair-Elect Luigi Ciciretto. I’m profoundly grateful to our outgoing Chair, Aliya Ramji, and our retiring Past Chair, Vasudha Seth, for their leadership and impact on the OCC’s success and Ontario’s prosperity,” added Tisch.

The OCC extends its sincere thanks to retiring Directors for their service and lasting contributions to the organization and to Ontario’s business community:

• Jamie Doolittle, BMO
• Yasser Ghazi, RBC
• Trevor McPherson, Mississauga Board of Trade
• Vasudha Seth, ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Finally, the OCC recognizes and thanks its Officers of the Corporation and returning Directors:

• Chair: Marilyn Horrick, Desjardins
• Chair-Elect and Honorary Treasurer: Luigi Ciciretto, BDO
• Vice Chair: Teri French, Hydro One
• Vice Chair: Farah Jivraj, Biogen Canada
• Vice Chair: Jennifer Smith, Burlington Enterprises Corporation
• Past-Chair: Aliya Ramji, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
• Paul Bisanti, Byzantine Homes Inc.
• Tabatha Bull, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
• Rhonda Choja, Canada Life
• Ryan Dunn, Rogers Communications
• Brian Gill, University Pension Plan
• Tammy Giroux, General Motors of Canada Company
• Christine Guyot, Microsoft Canada
• Andre Leite, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
• Jesslyn Maurier, Candr Law LLP
• Carrie McEachran, Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce
• Sherry McNeil, Canadian Franchise Association
• Chamirai Charles Nyabeze, Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation and the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator
• Jeanette Patell, Google Canada
• Jill Raycroft, Belleville Chamber of Commerce
• Relay Tangie, National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association

“It is an honour to serve Ontario’s chamber network at a time when businesses are facing real economic pressure and persistent uncertainty – but also tremendous opportunity,” said Marilyn Horrick, Chair of the Board and Senior Vice President at Desjardins. “Our skilled, experienced and diverse board will provide clear, steady oversight as the OCC’s leadership delivers on our ambitious strategic plan.”

To learn more about the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s 2026–27 Board of Directors, visit: 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
Director of Public Affairs
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
andreacarmona@occ.ca | Mobile: (647) 234-0255