This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Jay Klein, a Toronto-based entrepreneur who has built one of Canada’s most successful consumer brands by disrupting the traditional gum industry with a healthier, aspartame-free alternative. Tune in to hear them discuss building a brand from scratch, staying resilient amidst international tariffs and his experience first pitching and later returning as a Dragon on Dragon’s Den. 

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Karl Moore speaks with Lucas Francioli, an entrepreneur, investor, and McGill graduate. Tune in for a conversation on Lucas’ time in the special forces and how that experience instilled the discipline that would later define his approach to building a startup across international markets. 

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Karl Moore speaks with Nicolas Duvernois, CEO of Duvernois Creative Spirits. Tune in to hear how he overcame an early business failure, building an award-winning brand, and how Nicolas is focusing on key global markets like Quebec, France, and Japanto thrive in a competitive premium spirits industry. 

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Stéphan Crétier, the Founder, Chairman, President and CEO of GardaWorld, a security firm based in Montreal. Tune in as they discuss GardaWorld’s mergers and acquisitions strategy, what differentiates the company in a highly competitive global security industry, and lessons he’s learned amidst global disruptions like the tariffs and pandemic.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Angela Bonfanti, President and CEO of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind about the leadership lessons she has learned in building a purpose-driven organization, how CNIB partnered with government during the pandemic to support vulnerable Canadians and how the organization is creating a sustainable and innovative future.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Marc Parent, former President and CEO of CAE and one of Canada’s most influential aviation leaders. Join us this week as they discuss his transition from Bombardier to leading CAE, how he navigated geopolitical pressures and global competition in the aerospace and defence sectors, and the leadership lessons and legacy he carries forward through board service and mentoring the next generation of executives.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Mathieu Darche, General Manager and Executive Vice President of the New York Islanders, about what goes on behind the scenes in managing an NHL franchise, how leadership and team culture drive performance, and how analytics and personal leadership philosophy shape high-stakes decisions in professional hockey.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Nathalie Fagnan, President and CEO of Héma-Québec, the organization responsible for supplying blood and biological products to hospitals across the province. Nathalie shares how she brings a business mindset to public health, the strategic priorities guiding Héma-Québec today, and the efforts underway to rebuild and grow Quebec’s donor base.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Professor Santa Ono, Global President of the Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford about tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges through innovation. Santa explains the mission behind the Ellison Institute, how artificial intelligence is transforming the pace of scientific discovery, and how he builds strong scientific communities.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Monika Ille, CEO of APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network), the world’s first national Indigenous broadcaster. Monika shares how APTN operates as a non-profit media organization, how it is adapting to reach younger audiences through digital platforms like TikTok and streaming services, and how the organization curates content to ensure authentic and impactful Indigenous storytelling.