Headquarters:
Toronto and Calgary
Year founded:
2015
Number of employees:
52
Phone:
1 403 879 1183
Email:
info@CCDIConsulting.ca
Website:
ccdiconsulting.ca
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/ccdiconsulting
“We have a relatively traditional benefits program, but it’s a very generous program that’s intended to fulfil the needs of all of our employees and their families”
Diana Godfrey,
Fidelity Canada
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Michael Bach, CCDA/AP
Chief Executive Officer
Zakeana Reid
Interim CEO
Deanna Matzanke
Chief Client Officer
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Michael Bach is the founder and CEO of CCDI Consulting. He is nationally and internationally recognized as a thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, bringing a vast knowledge of leading practices in a live setting to his work. He is the author of two best-selling books on inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. His first book, Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right, was published in August 2020. His second book, Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work, was released in March 2022.
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Bach, CCDA/AP
Zakeana Reid joined CCDI Consulting in 2016, opened its Calgary office, and has been instrumental in developing clients throughout western Canada. She brings over 10 years of work experience in equity and diversity, from performing annual LEEP audits to analyzing data and creating programs for companies embracing diversity and inclusion. Zakeana holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens University and the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
Chief Operating Officer
Zakeana Reid
Deanna Matzanke is a bilingual strategic HR and diversity professional and employment lawyer with over 25 years of experience in minority inclusion and employment systems and practices. She is a certified Global Professional in Human Resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute and holds a Human Capital Strategist designation from the Human Capital Institute. She also specializes in human resources policy and compliance frameworks. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, panelist and workshop facilitator on all aspects of diversity, inclusion, and human resources. Before joining CCDI Consulting, she acted as the head of diversity and inclusion in the global HR function at Scotiabank.
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Deanna Matzanke
“We have a relatively traditional benefits program, but it’s a very generous program that’s intended to fulfil the needs of all of our employees and their families”
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Fidelity Canada
“From an HR perspective, mental health and wellbeing is still top of mind for us … To build awareness and eliminate the stigma, Fidelity has been involved with CAMH and has hosted training for our employees for years”
Diana Godfrey,
Fidelity Canada
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Fidelity Canada
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Mohamad Trabulsi
Chief Digital Officer
Mohamad (“Mo”) Trabulsi is a forward-thinking innovator and leader who joined CCDI Consulting in 2013 as a volunteer and now leads its consulting technology and security team. His mandate includes oversight of all risk, cost and progress related to internal IT transformation, “keep the lights on” technical priorities, IT vendors, and proprietary systems. Mo takes pride in upholding trust and integrity as an innovative and effective decision maker. He brings not only dedicated professionalism to any organization but also a wealth of knowledge and international experience.
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Mohamad Trabulsi
Lawrence Hamilton
Executive Director, Genesis Brand
Devika has extensive leadership experience in law firms, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge to her role as general manager. She has a broad skillset with expertise in people and culture, finance, strategic planning, business development, information technology and project management. Devika works closely with the Denham Bramwell’s partners on strategy and business management. She is passionate about the evolving legal landscape and thrives on leading change and building a diverse high-performing team.
General Manager
Devika Kumar
Since 2015, CCDI Consulting has supported Canadian employers facing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) issues in the workplace. CCDI Consulting helps move employers beyond compliance requirements to provide solutions that create sustainable and measurable results.
CCDI Consulting is managed by professionals who have practical workplace diversity and inclusion experience in a variety of industries and sectors. It leverages its transformative methodology, utilizes data-powered inquiry, and employs a unique integrated organizational management approach to address IDEA challenges in the workplace.
“From an HR perspective, mental health and wellbeing is still top of mind for us … To build awareness and eliminate the stigma, Fidelity has been involved with CAMH and has hosted training for our employees for years”
Diana Godfrey,
Fidelity Canada
Steve Flamand
Director, Product and Corporate Strategy
Kirk Merrett
Director, HR and Administration
Peter Lettieri
Partner
Kimi Shah
Partner
Heather is a highly experienced, commercially focused lawyer who practices in dispute resolution and commercial litigation and leads a growing employment law practice.
A long-term member of the Kalus Kenny Intelex team, she has vast experience in many areas of commercial litigation and administrative law, particularly on employment law and complex commercial litigation, director and shareholder disputes, shareholder oppression, contract disputes and intellectual property matters. Heather’s focus is to address issues as early as possible through alternative dispute resolution.
Partner
Heather Richardson
Denise’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters including joint venture and shareholder agreements, complex structuring advice, finance and general commercial contracts. Acting for a range of clients, predominantly privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals, Denise brings a highly technical and commercial approach to each matter and, as a result, has been instrumental in helping clients to establish, grow, protect and sell their businesses.
As a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law, she provides clients with enormous value and insight into complex commercial matters.
Partner
Denise Wightman
Peter advises clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on building and construction, shareholder and contract disputes. He works closely with developers, builders, other building professionals, directors and shareholders, as well as private clients from a range of industries to resolve their disputes through litigious and non-litigious means, including alternative dispute resolution processes and strategic negotiation.
Partner
Peter Lettieri
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Steve Flamand
Director, Product and Corporate Strategy
Kimi Shah
Partner
Peter Lettieri
Partner
Kirk Merrett
Director, HR and Administration
Heather is a highly experienced, commercially focused lawyer who practices in dispute resolution and commercial litigation and leads a growing employment law practice.
A long-term member of the Kalus Kenny Intelex team, she has vast experience in many areas of commercial litigation and administrative law, particularly on employment law and complex commercial litigation, director and shareholder disputes, shareholder oppression, contract disputes and intellectual property matters. Heather’s focus is to address issues as early as possible through alternative dispute resolution.
Partner
Heather Richardson
Denise’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters including joint venture and shareholder agreements, complex structuring advice, finance and general commercial contracts. Acting for a range of clients, predominantly privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals, Denise brings a highly technical and commercial approach to each matter and, as a result, has been instrumental in helping clients to establish, grow, protect and sell their businesses.
As a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law, she provides clients with enormous value and insight into complex commercial matters.
Partner
Denise Wightman
Peter advises clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on building and construction, shareholder and contract disputes. He works closely with developers, builders, other building professionals, directors and shareholders, as well as private clients from a range of industries to resolve their disputes through litigious and non-litigious means, including alternative dispute resolution processes and strategic negotiation.
Partner
Peter Lettieri
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Steve Flamand
Director, Product and Corporate Strategy
Peter Lettieri
Partner
Kirk Merrett
Director, HR and Administration
Kimi Shah
Partner
Heather is a highly experienced, commercially focused lawyer who practices in dispute resolution and commercial litigation and leads a growing employment law practice.
A long-term member of the Kalus Kenny Intelex team, she has vast experience in many areas of commercial litigation and administrative law, particularly on employment law and complex commercial litigation, director and shareholder disputes, shareholder oppression, contract disputes and intellectual property matters. Heather’s focus is to address issues as early as possible through alternative dispute resolution.
Partner
Heather Richardson
Denise’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters including joint venture and shareholder agreements, complex structuring advice, finance and general commercial contracts. Acting for a range of clients, predominantly privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals, Denise brings a highly technical and commercial approach to each matter and, as a result, has been instrumental in helping clients to establish, grow, protect and sell their businesses.
As a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law, she provides clients with enormous value and insight into complex commercial matters.
Partner
Denise Wightman
Peter advises clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on building and construction, shareholder and contract disputes. He works closely with developers, builders, other building professionals, directors and shareholders, as well as private clients from a range of industries to resolve their disputes through litigious and non-litigious means, including alternative dispute resolution processes and strategic negotiation.
Partner
Peter Lettieri
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
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