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Thursday, September 21, 2023 / 17:30 p.m. to 21:00 p.m.Discover the next exciting event from the Canadian Club of Toronto: The Impact of Technological Innovation on Businesses and their Environment . Join us on September 21, 2023, in Toronto for an expert panel discussion and an engaging cocktail reception.
APERTURE ROOM
340 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1R8
Date: September 21, 2023, 5:30pm – 9pm
Format: Panel discussion via cocktail reception
Subject: Impact of technological innovation on our businesses and their environment: challenges and issues.
Moderator: Nicolas Haddad – morning show host at Radio Canada – Ici Toronto.
Panelists:
– Marc Dicko , Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, L’Oréal Canada
– Solenne Marchal Lafeytaud – VP and Chief Corporate Affairs, L'Oréal Canada
– François Labrie, President and Co-founder, AI Outcome
– Christine Edith Dikonguè , Founder, Akwāa Consulting Agency
General description
Cross-cutting theme: Impact of technological innovation on our businesses and their environment: challenges and issues.
Innovation is a key element for the growth and success of any organization. It enables the improvement of products, processes, and services, while maintaining market competitiveness. However, the speed and scale of technological change significantly disrupt the development of many businesses. In the race for growth, what is the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion on organizations? Whether a startup or a multinational corporation, what solutions can be implemented? Finally, how do companies integrate their sustainable development policies through innovation?
detailed description
Three main themes will be addressed: Technological innovation, DEI and the environment
1. Context of technological innovation
Overview of the impact of technological innovation on societies
– AI Impact
– The methods of disruption
2. Consequences for the internal and external organization of a company like L'Oréal
The response comes from large companies in a monopoly position with a strong historical presence (L'Oréal Canada celebrates its 65th anniversary and L'Oréal France its 115th anniversary in 2024).
– Internal: Technological innovation brought by L'Oréal
– External: Acquisition of a Toronto-based start-up: Modiface Inc.
– L'Oréal Unicorn Look
3. The impact of DEI concepts on the organization
The role of digital innovation (DEI) in addressing the challenges of innovation, growth, and competitiveness – DEI's evolution within L'Oréal – Best HR practices – DEI in service of innovation and its impact
4. Environment
AI concepts related to the environment and sustainable development
– Technological projects and their impacts on the environment
– L'Oréal's environmental practices: awareness and leadership
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Biographies
François Labrie
Co-founder and president
François Labrie believes that the first step toward a better future begins with making more informed decisions today. He is passionate about applying artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to help decision-makers and businesses reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This led him to co-found Ai Outcome, whose mission is to help building service providers and infrastructure owners achieve better outcomes for their users, stakeholders, and the environment. Outside of Ai Outcome, François teaches at the HEC Montréal Executive Education program, where he gives courses on the link between strategy and AI. He has served on the board of directors of the Learning Disabilities Institute for over seven years.
Solenne Lafeytaud
Vice President
Solenne Lafeytaud joined L'Oréal Canada in January 2021 with over 20 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, sales, and human resources. Prior to coming to Canada, she held leadership positions at SAP for nearly 17 years, including Vice President and Head of Global Corporate Communications for SAP Industries and Customer Advisory. Her career began at Nestlé in Paris in 1999, followed by a stint at the agency TMP Worldwide in international account management and director roles. In 2005, she joined SAP as Director of Internal Communications for Europe, progressing to increasingly strategic roles within the company, including Global Vice President of Executive Communications for SAP Industries. At L'Oréal Canada, as Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of External Relations & Engagement, she is distinguished by her leadership focused on openness, transparency, and dialogue. Her current role focuses on communication, stakeholder engagement, external relations, and strengthening employee engagement. Solenne is also involved in charitable activities, notably as the founder and president of Overcome Syngap1, an organization that supports families affected by a rare genetic disease. She holds an MSc in Business Administration from EM Lyon in France, an MBA from Monash University in Australia, and a BSc in Economics and English from the University of Paris Nanterre.
Marc Dicko
Chief Digital and Marketing Officer
Marc Dicko, the current Chief Digital and Marketing Officer of L'Oréal Canada, joined the company in March 2023 after serving as Chief Marketing Officer in Taiwan. His journey with L'Oréal began in 2012, where he contributed to the launch of the first European e-commerce websites for the L'Oréal Beauté Dermatologique Division. He then joined the global team of the Chief Digital Officer in Paris, playing a key role in the Group's digital transformation in e-commerce and data. During this time, he also mentored several members of the Group's Executive Committee on digital transformation. In China, Marc built a CDO team in Shanghai and worked on major projects related to beauty technology, New Retail, and e-commerce. His international experience demonstrates his digital expertise and his ability to lead large-scale projects while motivating his teams. Marc is a graduate of Paris School of Business with a specialization in E-Business and is fluent in French, English, and Mandarin.
Christine Edith Dikonguè
Founder
Christine Dikongue is an international speaker, consultant, impact investor, and co-founder of AfricaHacks, a large African community focused on technology and innovation. She is also the founder and director of Akwāa Consulting Agency, a global innovation and business consultancy that helps organizations and individuals create and implement sustainable solutions for social and economic development. With over nine years of experience across various sectors, she has raised and managed more than $7 million to support creatives, startups, and entrepreneurs in Canada and Africa. She is a champion of open innovation and the empowerment of women and Francophone and African communities. She has been recognized as one of the most influential people of African descent in the world and serves on several boards, including that of Télévision Francophone de l'Ontario (Ontario's Francophone Television). Christine holds a Master's degree in Management, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship from Queen's University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Glendon College at York University.
Nicolas Haddad
On-Air Host
Nicolas Haddad is a journalist and the host of the radio program No two mornings are the same., weekdays from 6am to 9am on ICI Première.
Nicolas grew up speaking French in Toronto. After studying journalism at King's College in Nova Scotia (2014), working for several media outlets, and earning a Master's degree in Digital and Visual Media from IE University in Madrid, Spain (2019), he joined the ICI Ottawa-Gatineau team as a reporter-writer and associate producer. In April 2020, he joined the ICI Toronto team as a reporter. In August 2021, he took over as host of Radio-Canada's morning radio show for Southern Ontario. No two mornings are the same.becoming the host of a show he had listened to all his life growing up in French in Toronto.Nicolas Haddad is a journalist and the host of the radio program No two mornings are the same., weekdays from 6am to 9am on ICI Première.
Nicolas grew up speaking French in Toronto. After studying journalism at King's College in Nova Scotia (2014), working for several media outlets, and earning a Master's degree in Digital and Visual Media from IE University in Madrid, Spain (2019), he joined the ICI Ottawa-Gatineau team as a reporter-writer and associate producer. In April 2020, he joined the ICI Toronto team as a reporter. In August 2021, he took over as host of Radio-Canada's Southern Ontario morning show, Y a pas deux matins pareils , becoming the presenter of a program he had listened to his entire life growing up speaking French in Toronto.
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