CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
SUMMIT
April 15-17
2025
CANADIAN
ABOUT
The Canadian
Circular Economy Summit
April 15-17, 2025 | Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montréal, QC
The Canadian Circular Economy Summit provides an opportunity for leaders across sectors and industries to come together in-person, to share leading efforts and activities, and to identify the solutions, innovations, and cross-sectoral collaborations necessary to accelerate the transition to a circular economy across Canada.
No matter where you are in your circular economy journey, the Canadian Circular Economy Summit 2025 has something for everyone.
What's New for 2025
+800 Delegates
Canada Plastics Pact Partner Summit
Expanded Expo & International Participation
And much more!
Featured Speakers
Jonquil Hackenberg
CEO
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Jonquil Hackenberg is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity founded in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. She brings over 20 years of experience in climate response and business transformation to her role.
Before joining the Foundation in November 2024, Jonquil was CEO of Eunomia Research & Consulting. Her career also includes significant roles at PA Consulting where she served as Global Head of Sustainability and Climate Response, and a 13-year tenure at Infosys which culminated in the position of Global Head of Sustainable Business.
CEO
IKEA Canada
Selwyn Crittendon is CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA Canada, a world-leading home furnishing retailer. Selwyn joined IKEA in 2002 and has held numerous roles across the organization from driving an excellent customer experience to developing and strengthening leaders.
Today, Selwyn leads the ongoing transformation of the Canadian business to create a more affordable, accessible, convenient, and sustainable shopping experience for the IKEA customer and more importantly, a rewarding place to work for IKEA co-workers nationally.
Selwyn Crittendon
Maya Colombani
Chief Sustainability and Human Rights Officer
L'Oréal Canada
Maya Colombani was appointed Chief Sustainability and Human Rights Officer of L'Oréal Canada in April 2022. With an international career of over 20 years at L'Oréal, Maya drives L’Oréal Canada’s sustainability transformation carried out within the framework of “L’Oréal For the Future.” Among strategic actions, she focused on decarbonation actions of the full value chain with 100% of renewable energy of all sites but also promoting circular economy practices as the ICIONRECYCLE CERTIFICATION.
These impactful projects in Canada, earned her the prestigious “Canada’s Clean 50” award that "recognized the most impactful 50 individual LEADERs that have demonstrated measurable leadership in fighting climate change and helping Canada transition to a low-carbon economy."
Programme Director
Sitra International Programmes
Kari Herlevi heads Sitra’s Global collaboration for sustainability solutions. He is a multi-skilled circular economy and sustainability expert. He headed Sitra’s Circular economy project for eight years.
Previously, Kari led the Green Growth programme at Tekes, which was associated with the circular economy and had a financing volume of more than 100 million euros. He also has experience in Silicon Valley, where he had the privilege of working with the best people in the field. Kari has a master’s in finance and political science.
Kari Herlevi
Chad Park
VP, Sustainability and Citizenship
Co-operators
Chad leads the effort to embed and integrate sustainability principles at Co-operators, including in its investment strategies and underwriting practices. He also oversees the national community investment and partnership programs, which include the Co-operators Community Funds.
Prior to joining Co-operators,
Chad was the Founding Director and Lead Animator of the Energy Futures Lab, a diverse coalition of innovators and partner organizations working to advance solutions for a transformative energy vision for Canada.
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