Executive Real Talks featuring Mark Wilson, Patrick Ford and Roger Ryall


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Date and Time

Starts:04/05/2018 4:00 PM

Ends:04/05/2018 7:30 PM

Registration Closes:04/06/2018 4:00 AM

Event Type: Executive Programs

2.5 CPD Hours Hour(s)

Location:
Silver Screening Room - The Hazelton Hotel 118 Yorkville Ave Toronto, ON

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HRPA Members:
Complimentary Registration. No-Show Fee - $225 + Taxes
Non-Members:
$270 + Taxes
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Registration Deadline:
March 30, 2018

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Open to senior HR Executives, Real Talks is a unique, high-level opportunity to build your own conversation around your interests, challenges and passions.

Bring your Real Talk to the table and get feedback from your HR executive peers.


In order to foster high-level discourse among a community of peers, Executive Events are by accepted registration only. The events are open to those at the VP level and above at medium to large organizations. CEOs welcome. Please submit registration requests toituka@hrpa.ca

Presentations; Cocktail between Sessions: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Networking: 7:00PM - 7:30PM


Featured Themes for April 5th Meeting:


Topic: Surviving and Thriving in a Disrupted World


In a rapidly-evolving business landscape, disruption has become the watchword. Staying competitive and providing a market-leading consumer experience has become an ever-changing challenge – and nowhere is this challenge more stark than in retail.


In this Real Talk, Mark Wilson – EVP of HR and Labour Relations at Loblaw – will discuss how these challenges impact HR, and how to remain a responsive and agile retailer in the age of Amazon.



Presenter:

Mark Wilson, Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Labour Relations, Loblaw Companies Ltd.




HR in a High-Profile Bargaining Process


This past summer, the LCBO managed a very high-profile and media-publicized bargaining process with its union and employees – and not for the first time.


As a public-sector organization, the LCBO had some additional factors at play – namely, government and public stakeholders, the government’s labour reform agenda, a rapidly changing marketplace (with the introduction of grocery sales of wine, beer and cider) and the pending introduction of legalized recreational cannabis sales. So how can HR best handle such complex bargaining issues?


In this Real Talk, LCBO’s SVP of HR will discuss the organization’s experience during this most recent bargaining process, as well as best practices and key learnings.


Presenter:

Patrick Ford, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, LCBO




Topic: Building a Culture that Drives You


There’s no shortage of ink on how to build an award-winning company culture – and with the advent of the Googles and Facebooks of the world, we spend a lot of time thinking about the external trappings.


But culture isn’t just about foosball tables and free lunch – the true hallmark of a great culture is one that drives you forward and sparks your passion for what you do.


In this real talk, Roger Ryall, President of Auto Loan Solutions, will speak about building a culture that drives you forward. He will share thoughts about his innovative business model, and why Auto Loan is one of the fastest growing business units in the automotive industry.



Presenter:

Roger Ryall, President of Auto Loan Solutions Inc.




Space is limited to 28 attendees.

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Speaker bio(s)
Mark Wilson, CHRE, EVP Human Resources and Labour Relations, Loblaw Companies Ltd

Mr. Mark W.H. Wilson has been an Executive Vice President of Human Resources & Labour Relations at Loblaw Companies Limited since September 30, 2015 and serves as its Member of Management Board.


Previsouly, Mr. Wilson served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Labour at Loblaw Companies Limited.


He also served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Alderwoods Group, LLC since March 2005. From 1997 to March 2003, he was Vice President, Human Resources of Prizm Brands, a quick service food company.


Patrick Ford, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, LCBO

Patrick Ford is responsible for human resources (HR) programs and services to help the LCBO meet its strategic goals. This includes compensation and benefits, health and safety, human resource services, talent management, employee and labour relations and workplace diversity.


Patrick joined the LCBO in 2001 as a senior policy advisor and was later named manager, Corporate Policy. In 2006, he was appointed director, subsequently earning titles as senior director in 2007 and executive director in 2013. He was appointed SVP of HR in 2015.


Roger Ryall, President, Auto Loan Solutions Inc.

Roger entered the car business at the age of 18, and has been in the industry ever since. With over 27 years of experience, he has ascended to the role of full-fledged entrepreneur.


He is the founder and President of Auto Loan Solutions where he manages sales teams, develops marketing strategies to reaches out to individuals in need of car financing, and tracking customer interactions to improve service. Being the visionary he is, Roger is looking to expand Auto Loan Solutions beyond Ontario, and grow the business to a national level.


Roger graduated from Georgian College with a degree in automotive marketing.


Roger's enthusiasm and energy goes beyond business. When he's not in the office, he enjoys sailing (as a member of the Port Credit Yacht Club (PCYC) and even does so competitively, regularly taking part in local regattas. Aside from sailing, he enjoys other activities, such as jetting off to exotic locales and hanging out with his two children.


Since his business caters to the subprime market, Roger adopts an approach that's unique within the industry. He felt his competitors were too focused on selling auto loans, rather than helping their customers. Recognizing that many of these individuals were given loans they couldn't afford, Roger decided to build a company that focused on the needs of the customer, which meant providing them with loans their income could support. As a partner of The Humberview Group, he shares their value of being honest the foremost- a rarity in the subprime auto loan market.