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Board of Directors

The strength and success of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is backed by our volunteer board of directors. Consisting of 12 independent directors and our CEO its members represent a variety of industries and geographies across Ontario. Together the board provides oversight, insight, and foresight to WSPS operations.

Ajay Bhardwaj

Board Chair

WSPS board member Ajay Bhardwaj started his career working on Ergonomics consulting engagements in a variety of industries including utilities, textiles, automotive

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Bonnie Rose

TSSA President and CEO

Bonnie is a seasoned executive with a passion for safety and in-depth knowledge and experience in technical standards.

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Fred H. Burke

Audit & Finance Committee Chair

WSPS board member Fred H. Burke is an accomplished c-suite executive having over 30 years of experience within large and mid-sized private and public companies

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Geeta Sharma

Director, Wellbeing & Occupational Health and Safety, Region of Waterloo

Geeta's professional journey spans almost two decades of leading Environmental Health and Safety Management Systems.

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Lori Cornwall

Vice Chair & Human Resources Committee Chair

Lori is an experienced commercial and regulatory lawyer and an active volunteer.

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Marjan Pouran

Technology & Innovation Committee Chair

WSPS Board Member Marjan Pouran has over 20 years of technology and leadership experience, she has been serving on boards for last 10 years across for-profit and not-for-profit

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Mike Anderson

Interim President & Chief Executive Officer

Mike has been the Interim President and CEO of WSPS since February 1, 2023. He has also been the VP, Corporate Services and CFO of WSPS

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Neal Oswald

Co-founder Wanilah Advisors, Corporate Director

Neal's career has given him the opportunity to execute change across Strategy, Finance, Risk, Operations and Technology at many large organizations and banks.

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Nicola McGovern

Director, Environment, Health & Safety, Acklands-Grainger Inc.

WSPS board member Nicola McGovern is an effective senior leader, compliance professional and advisor with over 12 years' experience in environment, health & safety

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Scott Smith

National Health & Safety Coordinator, UNIFOR (Ford)

WSPS board member Scott Smith has more than 15 years in the labour movement and ten years' experience in Health and Safety. He represents a wide range of sectors

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Tony Thoma

Governance Committee Chair

WSPS board member Tony Thoma's experiences include senior-level positions in academia and industry including: Dean of Engineering Technology, VP operations

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Now Accepting Applications

It is an exhilarating time at Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) and we're looking for two inspirational and collaborative individuals to join our board of directors.

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Learn About Our Candidate Conflict of Interest Policy

As part of the our Director Recruitment policy, all director candidates must consider possible conflicts of interest with WSPS.

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