Company of Young Professionals Leadership Cafe: The Vancouver Board of Trade
Iain Black
Christopher Lythgo
If you could shape the future of The Vancouver Board of Trade, what would it look like?
How do you think the organization should evolve, in order to help you meet your personal and professional development goals five years from now?
These questions are often asked during our internal strategic planning meetings, but now we want to turn the microphone over to you, in order to hear what you think The Vancouver Board of Trade should look like in 2020.
This event will kick off with a presentation from The Vancouver of Trade's President and CEO, Iain Black, on the organization's evolution to date. Following his remarks, Black will ask CYP Members one crucial question — "What's next?"
Moderated by Christopher Lythgo, Senior Partner of Consulting at BDC and 2015-16 Chair of the CYP program, guests will break into teams and brainstorm what they would like The Vancouver Board of Trade do, both now and in the future.
Why attend?
- Build connections with other talented and motivated young professionals from across Greater Vancouver.
- Help shape the future of your Vancouver Board of Trade and CYP program.
- Apply lessons learned from other CYP Development Nights and test your skills in a safe and fun environment.
- Win stuff! The most innovative and actionable team solutions will be awarded awesome prizes.
Guests at past Leadership Cafes have found them to be highly impactful, entertaining and engaging. Capacity is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Questions about this event or the Company of Young Professionals program can be emailed to programs@boardoftrade.com.
About the speaker:
Iain was appointed President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade in October 2011, with a mandate of leading the iconic business organization into its second 125 years of history, and in doing so, evolving it to fully reflect the needs of 21st century businesses in B.C.
Groomed initially in the technology and new economy sectors, Iain's leadership skills and experience have been additionally enhanced by fulfilling a lifelong passion for public service, serving six years as an MLA and cabinet minister in the Government of British Columbia.
His three different cabinet portfolios encompassed responsibility for B.C.'s small businesses, economic development, labour and the Asia Pacific Initiative, as well as leading the international business hosting program for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
