2017-18 LOT Graduation and New Student Welcome

Kirsten Sutton

Join us on Sept. 11 as Kirsten Sutton, Vice-President and Managing Director of SAP Labs Canada, shares insights on how to become a successful leader and the skills that make an extraordinary leader.

This event marks the conclusion of the 2017-18 year of Leaders of Tomorrow mentorship program and the beginning of the program's 20th year.

Simply put, this is an event not to be missed for LOT students and mentors — both past and present!

2017-18 LOT Graduates
Why you need to attend:

  • Learn how to gain interpersonal and organizational leadership from an accomplished business leader
  • Connect with established and emerging leaders from across Greater Vancouver during this highly social and engaging evening
  • Celebrate the conclusion of the 2017-18 LOT program

2018-19 LOT Students and Mentors
Why you need to attend:

  • Meet your student or mentor for the first time
  • Gain insights from past program participants about how to best engage in LOT
  • Meet established and emerging leaders from across Greater Vancouver
  • Receive a free corporate headshot

About the Speaker:

Kirsten Sutton has more than 20 years' experience in the technology industry and currently holds the roles of Vice President and Managing Director of SAP Labs Canada and Global Head of Engineering for SAP Jam. As Vice President and Managing Director, Kirsten is responsible for inspiring innovation within the 2700-strong Canadian development organization, managing SAP's four research and development hubs across Canada. As Head of Engineering for SAP Jam, Kirsten leads a global team of 100 developers to deliver cutting edge cloud collaboration software to more than 34 million users worldwide. Kirsten holds degrees in linguistics and creative writing and is a certified chef, two skills that lend to her artistic and creative flair she brings to the technology industry.

Attention Graduates:

For those engaged in the 2017-18 Leaders of Tomorrow Program (Students, Mentors, Partners, & Alumni) there will be a brief awards presentation prior to Kirsten Sutton’s fireside chat. LOT will present awards for Mentee of the Year, Mentor of the Year, and Committee Member of the year. Graduation Certificates will be available for pickup following the event. If you have difficulty registering online or have questions about the LOT program, please email programs@boardoftrade.com.

This event is limited to students, mentors, sponsors, and alumni of the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) mentorship program.If you have difficulty registering online or have questions about the LOT program, please email Argi Ahmadi at programs@boardoftrade.com.

Presenting Sponsor:
Platinum Program Partner:
Gold Program Partners:
London Drugs
 
SFU Beedie
 
Silver Program Partners:
Preferred Media Partner:

 

This event is presented by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program. The LOT Program is our mentorship program that connects top post-secondary students with leading industry professionals. Launched in 1999, LOT is recognized as the premier mentorship program in British Columbia. Based on the pillars of mentorship, leadership, networking, and volunteerism, LOT candidates go through a competitive and rigorous selection process to experience a year of accelerated professional and personal growth. Discover more.