Board Journey 360o Fireside Series presents one-on-one discussions with prominent board directors representing a wide governance spectrum. In a micro-interview format, the conversations explore each directors’ unique experiences along the board journey: their insights, impacts, challenges, moments of seized opportunity, and the ever-so-critical ‘ah-ha moments’. They are designed with purpose to inspire and empower, helping contribute towards building a diverse governance pipeline.
This edition features Barbara Bellissimo, Board Director, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, in discussion with Boyden’s Michael Lewis.
A board director, chair and community leader, Barbara is an experienced and results driven senior executive with a broad background in Canadian and US property and casualty insurance and financial services. An active member of our series partner organization, International Women’s Forum, Barbara is a talented and collaborative change leader, negotiator and influencer, focusing on talent development, diversity and women in leadership. Current and past boards include: Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, Institute for Catastrophic Loss, International Women’s Forum, Insurance Bureau of Canada, and Canadian Association of Direct Relationship Insurers (CADRI).
