New board members announced – three external appointments

We are proud to announce that our rapidly growing workforce planning and development business is also expanding its Board of Directors with the addition of three new inspirational leaders.

Please join us in welcoming:

Catherine Yang, Managing Partner & Chief Digital Officer, You Shan Capital

Kevin Reid-Morris, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Readmore Ventures Inc.

Ramy Nassar, Founder & Managing Partner, 1000 Days Out

Our three new Board Directors bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise and diverse skills to the table and we are thrilled to have them join us on our journey. They are already playing an integral role in shaping Talent’s strategy and guiding us to achieve our vision, while contributing to our growth.

“We are at a major milestone in [Talent’s] story; the expansion of our Board is intentional as we finalize our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan which will propel us forward from traction through transition to growth. Combining the skills and experience of our existing Board members with our new will ensure we are positioned not only to compete, but to win as we advance on our vision of a lifetime of meaningful employment for all.” 

Rachel Sumner, CEO, Talent

“Given the level of workforce transition currently taking place in Canada and globally, these additions to our Board signal [Talent’s] overall leadership and desire to go above and beyond in promoting the incredible re-skilling and upskilling opportunities available in our integrated economies. The trajectory of [Talent] is unquestionably meteoric.”

Dr. Steven Murphy, Board Chair, Talent; President & Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University

About Talent

Talent is a Canadian company on a mission to help people make actionable and meaningful workforce transformation decisions. Founded in 2020, Talent has evolved its offerings to focus on three lines of business: Skills Intelligence, Skills-Verified Courses, and Assessments. By 2026, Talent will be Canada’s leading skills intelligence organization, working with employers in regulated industries to transform their workforce.