Magnet announces advisory board
Monica Ferguson
Innovation & Technology Operations Energy Canadian economy future of work leadership position Magnet Magnet’s inaugural Advisory Board research and innovation Toronto Metropolitan University
The new Magnet Advisory Board members, from top left: Chair, Bill Morneau; Vice-Chair, Laurie Waye; Christian Dandeneau; Frederic Dimanche; Marketa Evans; Jean-Pierre Giroux; Paul Jenkins; Alex (Sandy) MacDonald; Matthew Mendelsohn; Janice Price; Nobina Robinson; Norm Sabapathy; Mohit Talwar; Anna Triandafyllidou and Andrew Williams. Photo: TMU.
Toronto Metropolitan University and Magnet announced the newly appointed members of Magnet’s inaugural Advisory Board.
“The establishment of the inaugural Advisory Board is a key step in Magnet’s evolution and demonstrates exceptional support for Toronto Metropolitan University as a leader in the future of work,” said Steven N. Liss, vice-president, research and innovation, TMU. “By leveraging our research, expertise and partnerships we bring value to the Canadian economy and enhance opportunities for the people of Canada.”
Magnet’s social innovation and technology platform serves to support businesses of all sizes to connect with talent and stakeholders such as service providers, industry associations, policy makers and researchers, and to collaborate to deliver workforce development solutions.
The initial mandate of the board will be to provide guidance and foresight to TMU and Magnet on establishing its governance framework and ensuring a strategic growth agenda.
