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Advisory Council

The DMZ Advisory Council is composed of influential business leaders who guide DMZ’s strategic direction and enhance its global presence. These dynamic innovators provide expert insights on industry trends, growth strategies, and fundraising while leveraging their extensive networks to forge meaningful partnerships and support startups.

On September 17 we proudly introduced our 2024 Advisory Council. Read more about the launch in our official press release.

Abdullah Snobar

Executive Director, DMZ & CEO, DMZ Ventures

Agnes Hilkene

Executive Director, The George and Helen Vari Foundation

Brett Mooney

President & CEO, Amex Canada

Carole Saab

CEO, Federation of Canadian Municipalities

David Walmsley

Editor in Chief, The Globe and Mail

Donette Chin-Loy Chang

Incoming Chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University

Keshia Chanté

Award-Winning Singer, TV Host & NACO Ambassador

Mat Mehrotra

Chief Digital Officer & Head of Canadian Products, North American Personal & Business Banking, BMO Financial Group

Michael Bartlett

President & CEO, Canada Basketball

Michael Tamblyn

CEO, Rakuten Kobo

Mike Murchison

CEO & Co-Founder, Ada

Mohamed Lachemi

President and Vice-Chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University

Nabeela Elsayed

HR & Operations Executive, Advisor & Coach, The Marshall Goldsmith Group

Noura Sakkijha

CEO, Mejuri

Peter Bowie

Independent Director

Pierre Boutin

CEO & Group Managing Director, Volkswagen Group Ireland

Ritu Khanna

Vice President, Global Partnerships, Shopify