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Join us for an honest and practical conversation about what sustainability work really looks like from navigating career pathways and building key skills to learning from real-world experience along the way.
Drawing on his background in sustainability, social innovation, and responsible leadership, Mike Gerbis will share insights from his professional journey and the lessons he’s learned. Students will explore how purpose-driven careers can create meaningful impact across sectors.
This session is ideal for anyone interested in sustainability, business, policy, social innovation, and future-focused careers.
Mike Gerbis
Featured Speaker
Mike is a passionate changemaker who believes true leadership is guided by integrity, accountability, compassion, perseverance and authenticity. He is currently an Executive Coach and Chair with The Executive Committee Canada, a membership organization working to accelerate the growth and development of Canadian business leaders.
Over his 30 year career, Mike has successfully led numerous for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Most recently Mike was the founder and CEO of Profoundry, a collective group of organizations, including Delphi, GLOBE, CBSR and Leading Change Canada, that are dedicated to building a more sustainable, prosperous and social just future.
Most of Mike’s career was focused on supporting hundreds of organizations, including more than half of Canada’s top 100 firms – to develop and implement strategies that helped enhanced profitability while reducing their environmental impact.
On the personal side, Mike is passionate and committed advocate to tackle climate change and to mentor and support current and future leaders who are passionate about making a positive difference. Mike loves being in nature, especially the mountains, and staying physically fit, working out, skiing, playing golf, hockey, and many other activities. He has also had the privilege to travel to more than 35 countries, including New Zealand where he met he met his beautiful wife of now 30 years. They have two amazing adult children and two dogs. Finally, Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Queens University and a Masters of Environmental Engineering from McMaster.