Sonia Sennik Top Executive

Headquarters: Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Followers: 7183
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Creative Destruction Lab
Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/creative-destruction-lab/
Current Job Duration: 8 yrs 10 mos
Country: Canada
Work Experience: Title: Chief Executive Officer Company: Creative Destruction Lab Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/school/creative-destruction-lab/ Industry: None Company Size: None Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Country: None Employment Type: None Start At: 10-2017 Ends At: Present Description: Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed stage, science- and technology-based companies. Sonia is responsible for the CDL’s strategic, operational and programmatic leadership, coordination and oversight to ensure the success of the Lab and its ventures across 12 university-based locations in Canada, US, France, Germany, Estonia and Australia. The organization operates sites at the University of Toronto, HEC Paris, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Washington, Texas A&M, University of Tartu, ESMT Berlin, Monash University, University of British Columbia, University of Montreal, University of Calgary and Dalhousie University. Title: Executive Director Company: CDL Rapid Screening Consortium Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cdlscreening/ Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management Company Size: 11-50 Location: Canada Country: None Employment Type: None Start At: 08-2020 Ends At: Present Description: The CDL Rapid Screening Consortium is a private-led, not-for-profit initiative formed in August 2020 with the goal of establishing a robust rapid screening system and operational implementation strategy to be delivered as a public good. CDL RSC is a unique collaboration among the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, accelerating a safer return to normality: Air Canada, CPPIB, Genpact, Loblaw, Magna, MDA, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment, Nutrien, Rogers Communications, Scotiabank, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Suncor. https://www.cdlrapidscreeningconsortium.com Title: Host & Executive Producer Company: Connected Intelligence Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/82583601/ Industry: None Company Size: None Location: None Country: None Employment Type: None Start At: 07-2022 Ends At: Present Description: Welcome to Connected Intelligence - a podcast about all the things we bring to work that aren’t actually about the work. Join me in conversation about the building blocks that bring complex ideas to life - not the code, calculations, or research - but the bonds between teammates, connection to your purpose, and the character that you build along the way. Title: Founder, Sonia Sennik Resilience Fund Company: Faculty of Engineering - McMaster University Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/school/faculty-of-engineering---mcmaster-university/ Industry: None Company Size: None Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Country: None Employment Type: None Start At: 11-2020 Ends At: Present Description: Established in 2020 by Sonia Sennik, MBA, B.Eng., Eng. Physics (Class of ‘08) who understands there are numerous obstacles and off-ramps that can deter students of any identity from making it through their Engineering studies and starting their careers. ​ The scholarship recognizes a student who has shown grit and strength of character in their life - whether it is at school, at home, on the athletic field, or in their creative pursuits. The fund acknowledges what they have already achieved and invests in their future success. Apply to become a Sonia Sennik Scholar --> https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future-students/undergraduate-entrance-scholarships/in-the-news/ Title: Head Coach - Rugby Ontario Blues Senior Women Company: Rugby Ontario Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rugby-ontario/ Industry: Sports Company Size: 11-50 Location: Ontario Country: None Employment Type: None Start At: 01-2016 Ends At: 08-2018 Description: Head Coach of the Ontario Senior Women's Rugby team which competes at the Canadian Rugby Competition (CRC) in 2016, 2017 & 2018. • Coordinates athletes, coaches, administration involved in this High Performance program • Leads the identification and development of the most talented athletes within the senior game • Ensures coaching delivery is organized to include technical, tactical and team-oriented aspects • Develops and implements overall vision for team identity • Responsible for on-field and off-field performance of athletes and coaching staff. Title: Project & Engineering Manager Company: Hatch Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hatch/ Industry: Information Technology And Services Company Size: 5001-10000 Location: Canada Country: None Employment Type: None Start At: 07-2008 Ends At: 10-2017 Description: Diversified experience in the project and engineering management of major capital and operating projects (up to $500M). An enthusiastic leader and manager with strong communication and relationship-building skills, the ability to motivate and lead multi-disciplinary teams. Expertise in the following key areas: • Project execution planning, implementing best practices and methods • Package and construction contract scope definition, analysis, negotiation and award • Capital budget development, trend and change management • Consistent delivery of projects on schedule and budget • Technical reviews on engineering design and optimization • Multi-disciplinary team leadership (engineering, procurement, construction) • Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
Education: School: University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management Degree: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Activities: None School: McMaster University Degree: Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering Physics Activities: None
Headline: CEO at Creative Destruction Lab