Swapna Shrivastava, M.Eng, MBA, LSS MBB

Swapna Shrivastava brings more than 25 years of leadership experience at the intersection of process re-engineering, digital transformation, and practical AI enablement. She has led enterprise initiatives across Aerospace, Banking, and the Not-for-Profit sector, including at Bombardier Aerospace, TD, and CIBC. Her own path across industries, roles, and emerging technologies gives her a practical perspective on transferable skills and career repositioning.

As Founder and CEO of LeanAstro, she works directly with leaders and teams to identify opportunities for workflow improvement, automation, and AI. She translates business needs into practical technology requirements, supports implementation, and delivers the training and adoption activities needed to achieve measurable value and return on investment. Her approach starts with the work and not the latest tool.

She holds advanced degrees from McGill University and the Schulich School of Business and is a Master Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Outside of work, Swapna is an amateur astronomer, Vice-President of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Mississauga Centre, and a mother of two beautiful daughters.

Michael Ghobros, P.Eng., M.Eng., PMP

Michael Ghobros is an executive technology and software engineering leader with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise-scale digital transformation, AI adoption, and global platform delivery. Throughout his career, he has scaled complex software engineering organizations, specializing in cloud-native modernization, SaaS architecture, intelligent system integration, and AI-driven operational efficiency across both the public and private sectors.

A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Project Management Professional (PMP), Michael holds a Master of Engineering in Technology Innovation Management from Carleton University. He brings a deep technical foundation in software systems and emerging technology strategy, helping organizations bridge the gap between engineering execution and high-impact business outcomes.

Michael currently serves as Board Chairman of the Project Management Institute Lakeshore Ontario Chapter (PMILOC), where he has held key executive positions, including President. He is also an active mentor and technology leader dedicated to advancing software engineering excellence, intelligent delivery practices, and modern tech leadership.

Ali Asad (MD, MBA, CCPE)

Award-winning biopharmaceutical commercial leader with 16+ years of experience driving growth, launch excellence, and business transformation across Canadian and global markets. Proven track record of building market-leading brands, launching innovative therapies, leading high-performing teams, and delivering sustained results across Oncology, Vaccines, Specialty Care, and Consumer Health. Combining medical and business expertise, Ali translates scientific innovation into strategic value, commercial growth, and improved patient outcomes. He currently leads GI Oncology marketing at AstraZeneca Canada, where he has successfully launched and grown several market-leading brands.

Cristina Manio, MBA, PMP

As an experienced leader in the project management space, Cristina brings a career defined by the intersection of operational rigor and authentic people-focused leadership. She has spent years championing transparency and collaborative problem-solving, consistently empowering teams to thrive through inclusive culture and purposeful mentorship.

Her track record of driving meaningful, people-focused change demonstrates the tangible impact that compassionate, value-driven leadership has on organizational success.

Phillip Mohabir

Phillip Mohabir is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vivo Surgery, a deep-tech surgical AI company. He previously held global leadership roles at IMAX, is a University of Toronto Rotman Bregman Scholar, and consults for the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Ayham Haj Ahmad, PMP

Ayham Haj Ahmad is a mechatronics engineer, project management professional, and executive coach with a multidisciplinary career spanning engineering, construction, operations, and business transformation across the Middle East and Canada. Over more than a decade, he has led cross-functional projects and guided organizations through significant change and growth.

He is the founder of Renovon, a business transformation consultancy focused on change management, leadership development, and the practical integration of AI into modern business practices.

He also serves as Vice President of Membership for Speak with Spark, a Toastmasters club affiliated with PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter, supporting member growth in communication and leadership.

Ayham is especially passionate about career transformation, having seen firsthand that professional experience is often more transferable than a job title suggests. At Career Day, he brings a cross-border, cross-industry perspective: success isn't defined by where you start, but by your ability to learn, adapt, lead, and create value.

Himanshu Joshi

Himanshu Joshi is the Founder and CEO of COHUMAIN Labs, where he leads initiatives on collective intelligence between humans and machines. He spearheaded the development of SAFEALIGN AI, a platform focused on the safe, secure, and aligned deployment of agentic AI in enterprises. Previously, he served as a Team Lead for the AI Projects at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, driving responsible AI initiatives that generated over $170 million in documented enterprise value across Fortune 500 organizations.

An internationally recognized thought leader in agentic AI, governance, and AI security, Himanshu has authored books and LinkedIn Learning courses on AI adoption and published 15+ peer-reviewed papers at leading venues including NeurIPS, ICLR, IEEE, AAAI, and ICDM. He serves as Program Chair for the AAAI 2026 AI Governance Workshop and contributes as a track lead and reviewer across major global AI conferences. He is also the recipient of the AI Ally of the Year 2025 (North America): Special Jury Award.

He completed the EPGM at the MIT Sloan School of Management and is pursuing doctoral research on human-AI collective intelligence, alongside an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Texas at Austin. He also holds double M.S. degrees in Technology and Strategy.

Abiola Lovell

Abiola Lovell is a leadership strategist, speaker, educator, and mentor with more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise strategy, digital transformation, and organizational change across technology, banking, nonprofit organizations, and other industries. Having led complex initiatives within large organizations, she now helps small, medium, and emerging businesses translate enterprise best practices into practical, scalable solutions that drive sustainable growth.

As the Founder and Managing Director of Lovell Strategy, Abiola advises organizations on strategy execution, AI strategy and governance, digital transformation, cybersecurity awareness, and organizational change. Her approach helps leaders move beyond the hype of artificial intelligence to understand its practical business value while strengthening governance, managing risk, and building resilient organizations.

She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Emerging Leaders Latin America and the Caribbean (ELLAC), where she leads initiatives that empower women and youth through mentorship, leadership development, and education. By bringing together leaders from business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector, she creates opportunities that prepare emerging leaders to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Atul Gautam

Atul Gautam is a seasoned technology and business leader with 20+ years of global experience spanning telecommunications, IT consulting, technology services, program leadership, and business transformation. As the Founder & CEO of RADiiX INFINITEii, Atul leads the organization with a vision to create innovative, technology-driven solutions that help enterprises strengthen their capabilities, optimize performance, and accelerate sustainable growth. Under his leadership, RADiiX INFINITEii delivers expertise across IT Consulting, Staffing & Recruitment, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Technology Services.

Throughout his career, Atul has successfully led complex, large-scale technical programs and multidisciplinary initiatives across global markets. His professional journey reflects a strong combination of strategic leadership, engineering expertise, operational excellence, and entrepreneurial vision.

Atul’s leadership philosophy is centered on transforming challenges into opportunities - bringing together people, technology, and innovation to create meaningful and lasting business impact.

Eva Aimable-Kolosko

Eva Aimable-Kolosko is a Global Leadership and Transformation Advisor, speaker, and author of Growth Without Borders: A Global Leaders’ Toolkit.

With more than 20 years of experience, she has lived in eight countries, worked in four, and led enterprise transformation, PMO strategy, and global teams - most recently as Vice President of PMO, Transformation & Services in the Philippines.

Through her Executive & Leadership coaching company, Growth Without Borders, Eva works with ambitious, internationally experienced professionals. Her The Global Leaders Compass helps them build the credibility, cultural intelligence, influence, and impact they need to lead - and be recognized - in global organizations.

Omar Osmani, RPR, RPT

Omar has over a decade of dynamic expertise in executive recruitment, coaching, and mentoring, helping shape the careers of professionals. Currently, as Lead of Leader Recruitment at Trillium Health Partners (Largest hospital in Canadian History), Omar not only excels in crafting and executing strategies to attract and retain top executive talent, but also in coaching leaders as a certified Clifton Strengths coach. His influence extends nationwide, as he provides mentorship to students, immigrants, and career changers, partnering with Canadian Universities and immigrant centers. With a comprehensive understanding of both private and public sector dynamics in Canada, Omar offers invaluable insights for navigating the professional landscape. Committed to fostering genuine relationships, he facilitates career transformations through meaningful, thoughtful dialogue and personalized guidance.