About WGOB
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a leading member based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. We do this through an engaged community of women and men in Canada committed to advancing gender diversity in the boardroom.
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Member Showcase
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change – Judith Athaide
By Women Get On Board|2022-09-28T20:20:25+00:00September 28th, 2022|Member Showcase|
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women on corporate boards. This is the fourth WGOB member showcase on #BoardDiversityMatters - Agents of Change, our series that profiles our WGOB members who are taking exemplary actions to champion board diversity. Corporate director Judith Athaide still thinks about a girl scout activity from back when she was a child. It was a relatively simple game. Each girl was given a list of twenty survival items, and she was to select the ten that were most necessary to survive [...]
Resources
Emerging Trends that Audit Committee Members Should be Aware of in 2025
By Women Get On Board|2024-12-16T23:58:28+00:00December 16th, 2024|Event Blog|
As we look ahead to 2025, it’s never been more critical for board members to understand the emerging issues dominating boardroom agendas. It is particularly essential for members of the audit committee, who manage a continually increasing and evolving list of responsibilities.
To explore current trending topics and examine what audit committees should be addressing in 2025, Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) hosted a virtual discussion on November 25, sponsored by KPMG, as part of the WGOB Speaker Series. Deborah Rosati, Corporate Director and WGOB Founder and CEO, kicked off the event by introducing the panel:
Three steps to tackling the green skills gap in the boardroom
By Women Get On Board|2024-11-12T15:45:43+00:00November 12th, 2024|Publications|
In a recent opinion piece for Reuters, Helle Bank Jorgensen, Keynote Speaker at WGOB Summit Vancouver and CEO and Founder of WGOB Affiliate Partner Competent Boards, highlighted the current green skills gap in the boardroom.
“In the past decade, sustainability insight in the boardroom has transitioned from a “nice to have” to a “must have”. It’s no longer a peripheral concern: climate change, biodiversity loss and natural capital considerations are now integral to business decisions. Yet, despite this shift, many boards are grappling with a growing green skills gap, leaving them without the critical expertise needed to navigate a world where […]
Testimonials
I have greatly appreciated WGOB as I have transitioned my career to board work. WGOB continues to be a source of great information and provides a sense of community.
As I continue to work with the organization (WGOB), I can share with you this is an amazing firm with specially skilled professionals who are devoted to its membership and ensuring that they provide the resources to help foster the excellence of board governance. Deborah, her team, and her panel of subject matter expert presenters take great responsibility in delivering content that is timely and relevant.
I have appreciated the ongoing support of Deborah since joining WGOB. The events/programs and networking opportunities offered are very beneficial.
This [shortlist report] is a first class package, process and outcome! The results exceeded expectations as we have sourced our last two board members, not to mention a roster of first class candidates, through WGOB — so thank you!
Terrific Women Get On Board workshop, with 20 executive leaders. Packed with practical, actionable insights. Networking off the charts! Session facilitated by Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D & Kelly McDougald, Corporate Director in Residence. A good morning investment. Consider becoming a member if you are a Woman seeking BOD/BOG appointments.
I am excited and honoured for my appointment to Chair of the Board for OPG. Although I possessed the requisite experience and skills for my board positions, WGOB facilitated the expansion of my network and broadened my opportunities.