CEO Talk - Spring 2020
05mar5:00 pm7:30 pmCEO Talk - Spring 2020

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In the lead up to International Women’s Day, 2020, join us on Thursday, March 5 at the National Arts Centre in the stunning O’Born Room as the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal
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Your registration includes great networking, a complimentary drink, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Christiane Germain is co-founder and co-president of Germain Hotels, a
Born in a family of entrepreneurs from Quebec City, Christiane Germain
Today the company employs close to 1,250 employees and among them Christiane and Jean-Yves Germain`s children. They are proud to see their legacy continue and especially their company values being transmitted to the next generation. To highlight Canadian talent is definitely among these values, from artists to local partners. This is at the very heart of Christiane Germain`s approach: emphasize the human connection and encourage local entrepreneurs.
Mrs. Germain supports numerous charities and takes a leading role in the community to promote, amongst other things, entrepreneurial initiatives. One of the best examples is her appearance in the popular TV show “Dans l’oeil du dragon?” (Québec’s rendition of the CBC’S Dragon’s Den). She is also chair of the board of directors of the Musée National des beaux-arts du Québec. Through the years, her contributions to the economic and cultural vitality of the country have been recognized. Among them, honorary doctorates from Ryerson, Concordia and Bishop’s Universities and from the l’Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec. Christiane Germain was nominated in the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada in 2019 by Women’s Executive Network (WXN). As this is her fourth nomination, she is now in the Hall of Fame. Last April, Christiane and Jean-Yves Germain were inducted in the Académie des Grands Québécois because of their exceptional contribution to the Québec region economy.
Mrs. Germain is a member of the Order of Canada (C.M.) and l’Ordre national du Québec (C.Q.).
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Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5W1