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Pink is Not My Favorite Color
Did you know there are more CEO’s in the world named John than there are female CEO’s?
Luncheon Keynote Johanne Bélanger will delve into the reality of women in the workplace. Due to factors such as unconscious bias and the inferiority complex, being a woman automatically puts us at a disadvantage. Women need to exert confidence and believe in their own power just to get any kind of recognition.
As a three-time breast cancer survivor, Johanne is the epitome of a resilient woman. Her keynote presentation will explore various challenges women face both personally and professionally, highlighting the importance of a work-life balance and a reliable support system. She will provide insight to maintaining a healthy self-esteem and aligning your professional life with your personal values.
Speaker:
Johanne R. Bélanger, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D
Vice President, Field Marketing, U.S. & Canada Marriott International
An internationally-acclaimed Industry Builder, Johanne is a multiple-award-winning business leader, international speaker, tireless volunteer and mentor. Johanne joined Marriott International in March 2019 as Vice President, Field Marketing, U.S. & Canada.
Formerly as President & CEO of Tourism Toronto and President of Freeman Audio Visual Canada she received numerous industry accolades, including the 2014 International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Outstanding Achievement in Industry Leadership Award and an induction into Meetings + Incentive Travel’s (M+IT) 2014 Hall of Fame. In 2016, Johanne was recognized by the Canadian National Exhibition Association as a Woman of Distinction. In 2017, Johanne was recognized by NY Moves Magazine as a Top 25 Moves Power Women; inducted into the 2017 BizBash Hall of Fame and awarded her Fellow by CPA Ontario. In 2018, Johanne was recognized by Women In Tourism and Hospitality with the Katie Taylor Economic Empowerment Award and in 2019, Johanne was recognized by Smart Meetings with a Smart Women in Meetings Visionary Award.
Prior to joining Freeman Audio Visual, she spent 18 years in a variety of roles including finance, operations, purchasing, sales and marketing. Proficient in English and French with a Fellows CPA designation (FCPA, FCA), she applies her multifaceted skillset to several charitable and industry organizations.
Close to Johanne’s heart is a passion for supporting and mentoring women in business. Johanne cofounded Freeman Women’s Development, a program established to advance women as leaders at Freeman and contribute to an environment where the best talent goes to succeed. She is also a charter member of the Women of InfoComm Network (WIN), a global community of members and professionals committed to supporting and empowering women in AV and technology. Most recently after joining the Tourism & Hospitality Industry, she has co-founded a networking group called WITH IT! Women in Tourism & Hospitality in Toronto and is on the Advisory Committee of WITH.ORG.