John P. Angkaw is the National Risk Management Leader in the Public Sector Practice at Marsh Canada Ltd. In this role, he is responsible for the advancement of thought leadership in public sector risk management and the delivery of risk management services to public sector clients across Canada.

Prior to joining Marsh Canada Ltd., John spent 15 years in the public sector where he held progressive leadership appointments in large multi-divisional organizations in the municipal and healthcare areas. During his appointments, he was able to partner with executive leadership as a trusted risk advisor and leader where he established risk management programs and implemented risk solutions that addressed the pressing matters facing the organization.

John graduated with a Master of Science from Columbia University and with a Master of Business Administration from the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. He also holds the Certified Risk Management Professional designation from the Risk Management Society.

Lapo Calamai is an economist, certified risk management professional and thought leader with 15 years of experience at the intersection of public policy and the financial services, insurance and pension industries. Throughout his career, Lapo has held leadership positions in the private, public and non-profit sectors. He has served as an economic and policy advisor to ministers and government executives in federal and provincial governments in the United Kingdom and Canada.

As a career public servant and former registered lobbyist, he brings to the table unparalleled acumen navigating complex and highly-regulated industries. Lapo’s core areas of expertise include corporate and enterprise risk management, insurance, corporate governance, compliance and internal audit. He is a trusted advisor for organizations looking to establish, operationalize or enhance risk management processes and tools with the objective of driving growth, optimizing capital efficiency, strengthening reputation and meeting compliance obligations. A published author, Lapo has written articles on emerging economic policy, insurance and risk management issues, and holds an undergraduate degree in economics and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Riaz Juma is the Director of Insurance and Risk Management at CAP REIT, one of Canada’s largest residential property owners. CAP REIT also has significant residential real estate portfolios in Ireland and the Netherlands. His insurance and risk management career has spanned thirteen years and has included time in claims and insurance broking, as well as in risk management at Triovest Realty Advisors, Bentall Kennedy and Brookfield Asset Management. He has completed a Bachelor of Political Science at York University and a Master of Business Administration at the Schulich School of Business and also holds the CRM Designation.

Terry Lampropoulos in an instructor in the Risk Management program. Through his experience in the Canadian financial industry, he has worked in consulting, fraud, insurance, business continuity management, and various risk management roles in capital markets, credit cards, model risk, technology risk, and operational risk. With a sound education base that includes an Honors Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, his MBA at Dalhousie University, and certifications in Risk Management, Business Analysis, and Project Management, Terry is able to use his experience across multiple fields to bring the classroom to life using modern case examples that emphasize the role of risk management in both theory and practice.

Tony Rossi is a risk management industry professional who has practiced in both traditional and enterprise risk management roles within the public sector. Tony’s 20-year career includes implementing an enterprise risk management framework, establishing large self-insured deductible programs, managing claims administration departments, and implementing effective risk control measures. Tony has been teaching risk management courses since 2004 and strives to provide students with a valuable learning experience.

Dinesh Garbharran is currently Vice President, Risk Management, TD Insurance (TDI). Dinesh assumed leadership of the Risk Management function supporting TDI in May 2014. Dinesh joined TD Bank Group in December 2013. Prior to joining TD, Dinesh was the Head of Enterprise Risk Management for Standard Bank Group in South Africa from 2012-2013. Previous to this, Dinesh was the Group Chief Risk Officer of Discovery Holdings (2004 – 2012). Dinesh holds Masters of Science degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Tina Gardiner is the Manager, Risk Management Services for The Regional Municipality of York, one of Canada’s fastest growing municipalities, and has accumulated over 30 years experience in risk and insurance with various corporations. During her career with York Region Tina has successfully built the Risk Management Services (RMS) unit, from the ground up, incorporating an enterprise risk management approach. Today this unit of claims and risk management professionals has a respected advisory role within the Region.

Continuing education is important to Tina having been a lifelong learner herself. After graduating with her Biology degree (BSc) from Wilfrid Laurier University she went on to complete her Chartered Insurance Professional designation (CIP) from the Insurance Institute of Canada, Canadian Risk Management designation (CRM) from University of Toronto, a Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Schulich School of Business at York University, Excellence Canada Certificate in Process Improvement Management and York Region’s own Executive Leadership Program. Tina has been an instructing insurance and risk management courses in a formal and non-formal setting since 2005.

Currently serving in her second year as a Director on the Risk and Insurance Management (RIMS) Board, Tina has been an active participant in RIMS at the Chapter level thorough ORIMS, serving several terms as President, and nationally through the RIMS Canada Council serving as Chair. Tina was humbled and honoured to receive the industry’s 2010 Don Stuart Award for Excellence in Risk Management. Tina is also an active member in the Society of Professional Insurance Administrators of Ontario (SPIAO).

Tina likes bringing people together through networking, shared experiences and as a thought leader. She is the co-founder and co- chair of two municipal risk management committees in Ontario; and has served as Chair of a Canadian on-line municipal risk management forum. Risk Management is a passion for Tina, and she loves to talk about anything risk and insurance related….. especially with rising risk and insurance professionals.