Toronto, ON (Sept. 30, 2019) – Catalyst today announced that it has named Canadian business leader Thomas O’Neill a 2019 Catalyst Canada Honours Champion, Special Recognition, for his transformational contributions to advancing women in Canadian workplaces. He will receive his award at the 2019 Catalyst Canada Honours Dinner, on Monday, November 4, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. This year’s celebration marks 10 years of the prestigious award and event.
Mr. O’Neill is former Chief Operating Officer of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Global, and former CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Canada. His career also includes extensive corporate board involvement, including Scotiabank, Loblaw Companies Ltd., and BCE Inc. Long known as a champion, mentor and sponsor of women, Mr. O’Neill has accelerated the careers of countless women leaders, including many who have risen to the highest ranks of Canadian business.
“When it comes to advancing women in business, Tom is a true trailblazer,” says Tanya van Biesen, Executive Director, Canada, Catalyst. “His unwavering commitment to looking beyond gender to identify and support talent, and encouraging other leaders to do the same, has helped to ensure a robust pipeline of talented women executives in this country. His actions are inspiring, and a testament to the idea that one individual can have a lasting effect on the lives of many.”
