Catalyst Canada has selected Ellen Moore, president and chief executive officer of Chubb Insurance Company of Canada, as one of its five 2014 “Champions.”
“These extraordinary individuals set the bar high for leadership. Each challenges the status quo around diversity and inclusion. They are visible and influential role models for others, and their vision and bold commitment to championing women in Canadian business inspires us all,” said Alex Johnston, the executive director of Catalyst Canada.
Catalyst Canada said nominees were evaluated in a rigorous process, and that “Champions” were named in three categories: company/firm leader; business leader; and human resources/diversity leader. It said that Ms. Moore (company/firm leader) has supported and developed women and minorities at all levels of Chubb Canada, most recently bringing women's representation in leadership up to 56 percent.
Ms. Moore is a founding member of Chubb's Women's Development Council, a group of women managers who promote women's career development and advancement in leadership, and has helped to expand the program to Chubb globally.
Ms. Moore is the Toronto chair for the International Women's Forum, supporting women's advancement in the broader Canadian business community.
Learn more: http://www.catalyst.org.
Victoria Spears
Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].