1986, degree, Commerce and French (Hons), McMaster Univ.; Exec. Education, Harvard and Kellogg School of Mgmt. Currently, Global Vice-Chair, Strategic Growth Markets, Ernst & Young Global; supervises Entrepreneur of the Year programme worldwide; 2008, founded Entrepreneurial Winning Women programme. Founder, Strategic Growth Forum. Has briefed: G20, World Economic Forum, London Stock Exchange, US Senate Banking Cttee, US Securities and Exchange Commission, EU and African governments, on trends driving global activity in the IPO market, entrepreneurship and innovation, economic growth. Fellow, Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants; Vice-Chair, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurs; Member, Steering Committee, World Economic Forum.