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Charting a More Inclusive Future: Kieran Hawe Joins Catalyst’s Canada Advisory Board
As part of continued efforts to foster Inclusive Diversity within EllisDon, Kieran Hawe, President & CEO, has joined Catalyst's Canada Advisory Board to bring a construction-focused perspective to the ongoing dialogue around gender equity. This position will help to ensure EllisDon is driving positive change as we work to build a construction industry that supports and empowers women.
“Prioritizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace are crucial to the growth of our organization. We value our people and want to ensure we cultivate a culture at EllisDon where people feel welcomed, supported, and most importantly, feel they can thrive in their careers. Having the opportunity to be a construction-focused voice to Catalyst’s Canada
Advisory Board is not only an honour, but an opportunity to make our industry better for generations to come.”
Catalyst is a global nonprofit supported by many of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women. Founded in 1962, Catalyst drives change with preeminent thought leadership, actionable solutions, and a galvanized community of multinational corporations to accelerate and advance women into leadership—because progress for women is progress for everyone.
As a Global Supporter of Catalyst, all EllisDon employees will have access to tools and resources on how we can work to become more inclusive leaders, individually.
EllisDon’s Commitment to Empowerment
Over the years, we've witnessed a growing number of women pursuing careers in the construction industry, and we are committed to supporting and empowering these women. In addition to the variety of initiatives, groups and events on the EllisDon calendar, joining Catalyst provides a unique platform to enhance this vital work and demonstrate our dedication to increasing female representation in the construction industry.
At EllisDon, empowering women in our industry is an ongoing commitment shared by every team member, department, and office, ensuring inclusivity in every aspect. Together, we can make changes big and small that will create a better working environment for everyone.
