About Ascend

Ascend Canada was founded in 2012 to enhance the presence, visibility and influence of current and future Pan-Asian business leaders. Today, with the support of our more than 3,000 members and numerous corporate partners, our objectives are to develop the full potential of our members by leveraging our networks and providing programs and events that inspire, as well as educate.

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Latest at Ascend Canada

Happenings from around Canada at Ascend. 

Opening the Executive Door: Data, Dialogue, and Action from the Ascend Executive Roundtable
Opening the Executive Doo

Opening the Executive Door: Data...

Championing Change: Aditi Sivakumar’s Journey in Empowering Women and Children Facing Violence
Championing Change: Aditi

What began as a fortunate mistak...

Samarah Maqbool: Mental Health Advocacy and the Making of a Modern Leader
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Meet Our Board Members

Alexander Peh
Alexander Peh
President of the Board, Ascend Canada
Kathleen E. Butterfield (姚嘉敏)
General Counsel – Loyalty, Air Canada
Andrew Kwong
Andrew Kwong
Board Member / Partner, Deloitte – Risk Advisory Ontario Regional Market Leader
Samiha Sachedina
Samiha Sachedina
Board Member / Senior Vice-President, Enterprise and Operational Risk Management for Sun Life

Ascend Partners

Ascend Canada is grateful for the support of corporate partners from across Canada. Thanks to you, your support helps us bring programming and initiatives to help develop pan-Asian talent. For more information on becoming an Ascend Partner or Sponsor, please contact info@ascendleadership.ca

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