Long-time leader Mike Gerbis transitions to Executive Chair

Elizabeth Gamble is stepping up as CEO of Profoundry, a collective of like-minded organizations including Delphi, GLOBE, Leading Change and Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR). Former CEO and long-time Profoundry leader, Mike Gerbis, will transition to Executive Chair. The announcement is part of a series of leadership changes as Profoundry enters its next chapter of purpose-driven work.

Elizabeth has served as President of GLOBE since 2020, setting strategic direction and leading the team responsible for its signature sustainability events. In previous roles, she worked with Canada’s electricity generators to phase out coal-fired emissions; contributed to the development of Alberta’s Climate Plan; and developed the framework, strategy, and business plan for Emissions Reduction Alberta to invest millions into emissions-reducing technology.

“I am honoured and humbled to lead our incredible team at Profoundry into this next chapter. We’ll continue to be grounded in our purpose, driven by collaboration, and focused on creating a clean, competitive economy. I look forward to building upon Mike’s legacy,” said Elizabeth.

In the Executive Chair position, Mike will focus on attracting investment to the organization and providing guidance and mentorship to the next generation of leaders. Over three decades, Mike has served in various leadership positions at Profoundry, and advised senior executives, domestic and international leaders, corporations, and governments on how to create long-term value by addressing environmental, social, and economic risks and opportunities.

“In my time as CEO, I’ve been proud of our work to advance a sustainable and socially just future. I’m excited to turn my attention to governance and mentorship,” said Gerbis. “I’m thrilled to pass the baton to Elizabeth, who will lead our group into this next phase of innovation and growth.”

Additional leadership shifts include:

• Caroline Vanasse is taking on the role of Vice President of Convening, responsible for GLOBE’s day-to-day strategy and operations, and for growing and supporting our convening services.
• Carol-Ann Brown is stepping back as Delphi’s President and will work directly with clients as Executive Advisor, Strategic Projects and Client Relations.
• Garrett Jones, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability and Finance, Consulting Strategic Lead, and Stephan Wehr, Vice President, Carbon and Climate Risk, Consulting Operations Lead, will head up Delphi’s consulting business.

Rounding out the leadership team, Martha Hancock will continue to serve as Managing Director of CBSR, Carolyn Hotchkiss is Leading Change’s General Manager, Melissa Harris is Vice President, Operations and Culture, and Alice Martin is Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

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In this 10×10 Takes video series we’re talking with leaders who are working to advance these action areas. Watch this installment as we get down to business on Leveraging Infrastructure & the Built Environment with Ben Almond, CEO, Engineering Services, of SNC-Lavalin.

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GLOBExCHANGE (Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2023) brought together Canada’s premier climate community to build on our 10×10 Matrix, a tool that identifies the 10 areas where we need to take action in the next 10 years to get to net zero.

In this 10×10 Takes video series we’re talking with leaders who are working to advance these action areas. Watch this installment as we get down to business on Implementing Nature Based Solutions with Bryan Gilvesy, CEO of the ALUS New Acre Project.

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Our most recent event, GLOBExCHANGE (Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2023), brought together Canada’s premier climate community to build on our 10×10 Matrix, a tool that identifies the 10 areas where we need to take action in the next 10 years to get to net zero.

In this 10×10 Takes video series we’re talking with leaders who are working to advance these action areas. Watch this installment as we get down to business on Shifting to Low-Carbon Transportation with Robert Safrata, Owner & CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences.

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Our most recent event, GLOBExCHANGE (Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2023), brought together Canada’s premier climate community to build on our 10×10 Matrix, a tool that identifies the 10 areas where we need to take action in the next 10 years to get to net zero.

In this 10×10 Takes video series we’re talking with leaders who are working to advance these action areas. Watch this installment as we get down to business on Aligning Transparency, Standards, & Reporting with Chantal Guay, Chief Executive Officer of Standards Council of Canada.

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It’s been almost a month since we wrapped GLOBExCHANGE in Toronto, but we’re still feeling the buzz! From intergenerational conversations to game-changing innovation across all sectors, check out this short video for a taste of the incredible three days we spent together driving action, impact, and outcomes to win the race to net zero!

Next up on our Destination Net Zero journey: GLOBE Forum 2024 will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, Feb. 13-15!

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What an incredible three days of driving action, impact, and outcomes! It’s been a privilege to collaborate with this community of changemakers, exchanging the ideas, solutions, skillsets, and dollars that will help us achieve our ambitious and critical net-zero goals.

Thank you to everyone who came together at GLOBExCHANGE to do the hard work necessary to achieve a prosperous, equitable, and net-zero future. You are why we do this, and why we know we CAN win this race.

Watch to hear from GLOBE Series’ President, Elizabeth Shirt and look back on all the highlights from Day 3 of GLOBExCHANGE.
 

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From Ministerial announcements about new initiatives to reach Canada’s net-zero commitments, to clean technology challenges, to sustainable procurement champions, the second day of GLOBExCHANGE really was all about “How’ of achieving a net-zero future.

Watch to hear from The Delphi Group’s President, Carol-Ann Brown and catch up on all the Day Two highlights from GLOBExCHANGE.
 

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From how to have meaningful intergenerational conversations, to future proofing your business by becoming more circular, it’s clear that you’re all here to get down to business on exchanging the solutions, skillsets, and dollars that will take us farther and faster in the race to net zero!

Watch to hear from Leading Change’s Executive Director, Bo Aganaba, and catch up on all the Day One highlights from GLOBExCHANGE.
 

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