EXCELLENCE AWARDEE: The University of Waterloo Award for Next Generation Employment Innovation

Siemens Canada Limited

Faisal Kazi

President & CEO

As President and CEO, Faisal Kazi leads the overall strategic management, direction, and leadership of Siemens Canada. Additionally, he is responsible for the leadership of the smart infrastructure business and serves as a board member of multiple Siemens affiliates in Canada. He is a board member of the Business Council of Canada, the Toronto Region Board of Trade, and the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce. A passionate champion of Siemens Canada’s CSR programs, Faisal takes pride in giving back to the community. He lives in Oakville, Ontario, where he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

President & CEO

Faisal Kazi

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As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls. At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish. Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability. We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.

Siemens Canada is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. As of September 30, 2023, the company has approximately 4,200 employees from coast to coast and 33 office and production facilities across Canada.

Rose Rakovalis

Head of People & Organization

As the Head of People & Organization for Siemens Canada, Rose Rakovalis leads the strategic leadership and direction for the HR function by developing and implementing strategic plans, programs, and policies in support of the strategic direction of the company. Rose has more than 30 years of experience in progressive HR roles within large global organizations, including the last 20 years with Siemens. She is an avid champion for Siemens people, culture, and core values. Rose lives in Mississauga with her husband and two children and enjoys reading, hiking, and travelling.

Head of People & Organization

Rose Rakovalis