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

Board of Directors

Dr. Di Buono joined the Heart and Stroke Foundation as Director of Research for Ontario in August 2007. In 2011 he was appointed Director of Philanthropy and is now engaging with donors who are enabling the Foundation to launch bold, new programs to combat heart disease and stroke. Dr. Di Buono has been a national media spokesperson since he joined the Foundation.

After completing a Bachelors degree in Honours Biochemistry at McGill University in 1995, Dr. Di Buono received his M.Sc. in Dietetics & Human Nutrition from McGill University in 1998 for studies on cholesterol metabolism and weight loss. He then moved to the University of Toronto to pursue a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences.

After completing his Ph.D. in November 2001, Dr. Di Buono pursued a post-doctoral fellowship at the Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital, in the area of chronic disease risk reduction through dietary modification. In May 2003, Dr. Di Buono joined Kellogg Canada Inc. as Senior Manager, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs.

Dr. Di Buono is the recipient of numerous academic and student leadership awards, including McGill’s Scarlet Key Award. He was twice nominated for the American Society for Clinical Nutrition Young Investigator Award, and received an FCAR Doctoral scholarship to pursue his Ph.D. in Toronto.

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