Steve Kenzie, Executive Director - UN GCN UK
Steve has been at the helm of the Secretariat of the UN Global Compact Network UK since 2007, where he has played a pivotal role in uniting UK-based companies and various organizations in a global mission to advance corporate sustainability and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. His impact extends further as he has chaired the UN Global Compact’s Global Network Council and served as a UN Global Compact Board member.
Before his tenure at the UN Global Compact Network UK, Steve served as a Program Director at the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF), where he led diverse projects addressing a wide spectrum of responsible business issues. Prior to his work at IBLF, Steve's entrepreneurial spirit shone through as he founded and successfully managed a retail sports equipment business in Canada.
Steve holds a B.Com degree from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in Business & Environment from Imperial College London.
Joan Kelley Walker
Joan Kelley Walker is an illustrious entrepreneur, philanthropist, media personality, model, wife and mother. She is a fixture in the world of high fashion and has earned international acclaim for her extensive humanitarian efforts, including the Mother Teresa Award, Hero’s for Children- Power of Generosity Award, Women of Inspiration Global Impact Award, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Contribution to Canadian Fashion Award to name a few.
She has had numerous appearances in television and film. Joan has a successful career in the media which started out through modeling at the age of 14. Spanning from writing as a journalist to broadcasting, hosting, red carpet interviews, producing, and voice-overs, Joan found her calling in being able to communicate stories that mattered.
After starring in the hit series, The Real Housewives of Toronto, Joan reconnected with her fashion-industry roots to launch her exclusive line of versatile premium apparel sold at Walmart, The Joan Kelley Walker collection’s proceeds supported The Breakfast Club of Canada.
Joan has long-served as an ambassador for World Vision, chair of the campaign for The Breakfast Club of Canada and as an ambassador for CNIB. She lends her support to many other causes including Abuse Hurts, United Way, Trillum Health Partners, Neighborhood Network and SickKids.
Balancing a keen sense of social responsibility with a bold business savvy, dignity, and grace, Joan is passionately dedicated to improving lives, spreading joy, and making a positive difference in the world.
Craig McLellan, Founder and CEO - ThinkOn
Craig McLellan, the visionary Founder and CEO of Think On, Inc., has been a trailblazer in the realms of technology innovation and data security across Canada and the United States for the past twenty-five years.
Under Craig's astute leadership, ThinkOn has witnessed continuous growth, driven by both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company's remarkable trajectory has earned it a place on esteemed lists such as the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ and The Globe and Mail's compilation of Canada's Top Growing Companies.
An early adopter of cloud services, ThinkOn made history as one of the world's pioneering companies to attain VMware Cloud Verified certification. Furthermore, it recently achieved recognition as the VMware Sovereign Cloud Partner for Canada.
Beyond his role at ThinkOn, Craig actively contributes his insights and expertise on advisory boards for several industry-leading organizations, including Veeam, Hitachi, and VMware, where he plays a crucial role in shaping strategic direction.
In his leisure time, Craig finds joy in pursuits such as baseball, outdoor adventures, and the exhilarating world of drone flying.