The Aird & Berlis LLP Award for
Canadian HR Champion CEO of the Year
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“It’s a meaningful recognition of the commitment that our CEO has to the HR function – he’s made it part of the companywide strategy to make people and culture a competitive advantage and this is evidence of that” NORM SABAPATHY Executive vice president of people The Cadillac Fairview Corporation
STRESSES JOHN Sullivan, CEO of The Cadillac Fairview Corporation, “Many factors contribute to a company’s success, but I’m convinced that in today’s volatile global economy, the greatest advantage comes from people.” “Being awarded Canadian HR Champion CEO of the Year is meaningful recognition of Cadillac Fairview’s ongoing commitment to people and culture, and I was honoured to accept this award on behalf of the company’s passionate and
FINALISTS John Sullivan, The Cadillac Fairview Corporation
dedicated team who are the driving force behind Cadillac Fairview’s success,” he added. Executive Vice President of People Norm Sabapathy said Cadillac Fairview’s values state that people are core to the company’s success. “Making this real requires a commitment from
the top of the organization and it’s significant to see John acknowledged for being a strong and visible leader in this regard,” he added. “John has been and continues to be a true champion of HR and the difference it makes in organizational success.”
“... Because we work with HR all the time, the labour and employment group recognizes that and we feel it’s important that the community recognizes it too”
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LORENZO LISI Partner, Aird & Berlis LLP
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