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BOARD of directors
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GM of Global Business Solutions for TikTok Canada
Joshua Bloom is building a world class sales team focused on empowering marketers with solutions that drive authentic connections and business results. Prior to joining TikTok, Joshua spent over 11 years at Facebook and was the first employee in Canada. At Facebook, he built and managed one of the highest performing sales teams in the company and became a trusted business partner for some of the largest brands and agencies in Canada. With over 20 years of experience working in the digital media industry, Joshua has held senior leadership roles at Doubleclick, Conducive, WhenU and MySpace — bringing strong market knowledge and creativity to these companies.
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Senior Instructional Designer, Hootsuite
Since joining Hootsuite in 2019, I have had the opportunity to design innovative learning solutions to make sure Hootsuite's clients have the best learning experience and are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in the ever-changing world of social media. Prior to joining Hootsuite, I worked at a communications agency in Sydney, focussing on public relations, digital marketing, and reputation management.
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Home, Kitchen, & Home Improvement Advertising Industry Lead at Amazon Ads Canada
Richard is a highly accomplished marketer with a unique blend of classic marketing training and digital expertise. Trusted by companies large and small, he has a proven track record of helping businesses develop effective and measurable marketing plans while scaling their teams and bringing their brands to life.
Currently leading Home and Kitchen Partnerships at Amazon Ads, Richard collaborates closely with marketers and their agency teams to optimize the use of Amazon's advertising solutions. His strategic insights and guidance have consistently delivered exceptional results, earning him widespread recognition as a marketing trailblazer.
Richard's contributions to the industry are well-regarded, and he has been featured in reputable publications such as AdWeek, DigiDay, Media in Canada, AMA, eMarketer, and DX3. With a wealth of experience gained from influential roles at Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Google, #paid (an influencer marketing platform), and LinkedIn, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of brand management.
Beyond his professional achievements, Richard is committed to sharing his expertise with others. He serves as an instructor, teaching digital marketing at esteemed institutions including the University of Toronto and other reputable tech schools.
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Social Media + Digital Strategy Manager for Indigenous Tourism BC
For over twelve years, Deanna has supported small business owners, entrepreneurs and Indigenous communities in her social media strategy consulting practice. She brings her animated personality and cellular passion for the world of digital and loves building meaningful connections to everything she does.
As Social Media + Digital Strategy Manager for Indigenous Tourism BC, she leads the charge in digital storytelling about the province’s rich Indigenous past and present, creating a future of empowered Indigenous economies and informed tourists who feel more connected to the roots of the province as they experience it through travel.
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Lead, SMB Marketing and Grow with Google Marketing at Google
Ana Tomas is a marketing professional with over a decade of experience in leading some of Canada’s most beloved brands. In her current role she partners with businesses and learners to support their digital adoption journey, helping them build the skills they need to achieve their full potential. Prior to her role at Google Canada, Ana led multiple portfolios at Johnson & Johnson, including over-the-counter medications, beauty, and baby care.
Driven by her passion for continuous learning and supporting the development of future marketing leaders, Ana teaches Marketing Management at her alma mater, The Schulich School of Business at York University, where she earned her iBBA and MBA degrees. She is also a member of the Salvation Army National Advisory Board, an organization that is close to her heart.
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Co-Founder of AndHumanity
Matthew Tsang (he/him) is the Co-Founder of AndHumanity, an integrated inclusive marketing and communications agency with the core purpose of serving people-first brands that want to leave a legacy of belonging. Although the idea of the agency was first formulated back in 2018 and received tepid feedback, it has now grown into a leading voice for underrepresented communities in the industry, with notable clients like Amazon, Arc’teryx, Telefilm Canada, ASML, MEC, and more. Over his 15+ year career in marketing and communications, his work has been recognized internationally including features in Marketing Magazine, Global American Marketing Association (AMA) Conference, PR News, and more. Additionally, AndHumanity has authored a groundbreaking first-of-its-kind book on Inclusive Marketing featuring certified JEDI experts, and are also Founding Members of the Global Inclusive Marketing Alliance.
Outside of his agency work, Matthew does speaking engagements on Inclusive Marketing, the Asian Canadian experience, and Entrepreneurship. He also has been and is currently a Strategic Advisor and/or Board/Committee Member for several organizations across Canada.
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Co-founder of Ballistic Arts
Ted Lau dedicates time to helping others grow, connecting people to fulfill their goals, engaging in innovative ideas and is a lifelong student of leadership. To these ends, Ted is very active in the technology, start-up and young professional communities in Vancouver supporting and participating in entrepreneurship, business, education and social/economic development programs. His industry/sector market expertise spans real estate multi-family development marketing, professional service providers, financial institutions and online consumer goods.
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Accenture’s Marketing Transformation Lead
Brent Chaters Leads Accenture’s Marketing Transformation practice based out of Toronto. He has over 20 years of Digital Marketing experience client side (HP, Intuit) and agency side (SapientNitro) across multiple industries. He personally works with clients to think through new technology adoption for personalization, AI adoption and use cases, scaling revenue, and improving channel performance covering commerce, analytics, campaign management, media optimization, and marketing automation.
He has taught interactive marketing for Harvard’s Global Executive Master Digital Business offering and is the author of Mastering Search Analytics and co-author of Multichannel Marketing Ecosystems: Creating Connected Customer Experiences, co-host of Marketing Disrupted with Amber Mac, and presented a TedX talk on Embracing Opportunity.
Brent is a board member for the Canadian Marketing Association, as well as the Chair for the Finance Committee. Brent is the Executive sponsor of the Indigenous Employee Group within Accenture leading change across the organization including Reconciliation.
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Head of Agency Development at LinkedIn | Board Chair, IAB Canada
Jeff Lancaster is a seasoned leader and expert in digital marketing, with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the Head of Agency Development for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Canada, where he helps the world's biggest agencies and their clients harness the power of LinkedIn's platform to achieve their business goals.
As the Chair of the Board of Directors for the IAB Canada, Jeff also plays a pivotal role in advancing the digital media and advertising ecosystem in the country. He is passionate about fostering innovation, collaboration, and education in the industry, and leveraging his extensive network and knowledge to support the growth and development of the IAB members and partners. Jeff holds multiple certifications from LinkedIn and is a media-savvy professional who regularly shares his insights and expertise through interviews, podcasts, and events.