Catalyst Canada has announced its 2018 Catalyst Canada Honours Champions, honouring firm, business and emerging leaders who have made significant contributions to help advance women and inclusive workplace cultures in Canada.
Winners in the financial services sector include two executives with Toronto-based Bank of Montreal (BMO): Simon Fish, general counsel, and Kona Goulet, director of inclusion.
“Each one of these individuals has taken bold steps to advance workplace cultures to the point at which the same quality of opportunity is available to everyone,” says Tanya van Biesen, executive director of Catalyst Canada, in a statement. “In today’s economy, it is vital that corporate leaders use all available talent to drive business success. Our champions understand this, role model their commitment to it and inspire others to do the same.”
“In the workplace, performance should be the only predictor of success. As vocal and visible advocates, Simon Fish and Kona Goulet have contributed greatly to our inclusion and diversity efforts,” says Darryl White, CEO of BMO, in a statement. “We are very proud that they are being recognized by Catalyst. Kona’s and Simon’s discipline and leadership have played an important role in ensuring that everyone at BMO — without exception — has the opportunity to meet their full potential.”
Award winners will be recognized at the 2018 Catalyst Canada Honours Dinner on Oct. 15 in Toronto.