2013 Agenda

“Kinross is pleased to partner with G(irls) 20 Summit on this year’s theme of technology and the role it plays in generating jobs, growth, and investment, and we are optimistic for a future filled with strong female leadership in companies and communities across the globe.”

Kinross Gold Corporation

“Given the critical role they play in helping build strong communities and economies, Caterpillar is committed to ensuring that girls and women around the world have every possible opportunity to succeed. That’s why we’re proud to support the G(irls)20 Summit in its efforts to empower the next generation of change agents.”

Kathryn Karol,
Vice President, Global Government & Corporate Affairs
Caterpillar Inc.

“Google shares the vision to inspire and empower women and girls worldwide to achieve their potential. Our collaboration with the G(irls)20 Summit aims to empower a new generation of change leaders.”
Google

“At Macroblu, we believe in equality for everyone. When united under a common purpose, the strength of unity can change the World. We believe that the empowerment of girls and women will make the most profound and positive changes in our World as we move into the future. We proudly support the Girls 20 Summit!”
Marc Garand
Managing Director
MACROBLU

“We at Norton Rose hold ourselves to the highest of standards. We are united, offering an international perspective. We value our culture and work hard to preserve it. That is why we support the G(irls)20 Summit and the empowerment of girls and women. We believe in equal opportunities for all regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.”
Norton Rose, LLP

“We support the G(irls)20 Summit because we believe that girls are a powerful force for transformative change. If given the chance to participate, girls have the potential to break the cycle of poverty for families and communities and create a more just and balanced world.”
Peter and Jennifer Buffett
Co-Chairs
NoVo Foundation

“Workbay.Net is thrilled to be a sponsor of the G(irls)20 Summit and join in the mission to advance global participation of girls and women through economic empowerment. Founder and CEO Mary Hayes is excited at the opportunity to lend her and her team’s expertise in broadcasting the event around the world.”
Workbay.Net

Advisory Board

Paddy Torsney

Paddy joined The Capital Hill Group in 2008 after over 12 years as the MP for Burlington and 16 months as Deputy Principal Secretary to the Leader of the Official Opposition. As an MP, Paddy was the Canadian delegate to several IPU-EU WTO parliamentary meetings where she defended Canada’s supply management system. Prior to her election in 1993, Paddy lobbied at Queen’s Park and at provincial and municipal governments across the country from 1989-1993 following almost 4 years in the Ontario Premier’s Office and the Liberal Caucus Services Bureau.

Paddy has a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and Marketing from McGill University and completed the ICD Directors’ Education program at the Rotman School of Business. In addition to chairing the 2012 United Way of Burlington campaign, Paddy serves on the boards of ROCK: Reach Out Centre for Kids (children’s mental health), the Canadian Landmine Foundation and the Lewis and Ruth Sherman Foundation.

With the CHG team, Paddy lobbies Queen’s Park, municipal governments and works at the Federal level when needed.

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