Across Canada's public sector, organizations are facing increasingly complex challenges involving leadership succession, workforce transformation, institutional knowledge, and the ability to make informed decisions through change.
KIRAH Executive Search & Leadership Advisory is pleased to partner with the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) to present Leading Through Transition: Succession, Change, and Smarter Decision Making, an interactive OPBA Ignite webinar bringing together public sector leaders to share practical perspectives on leadership and organizational resilience.
WHAT WE WILL EXPLORE
- Leadership succession and preserving institutional knowledge
- Navigating organizational change and workforce fatigue
- Developing future leaders and building resilient teams
- Emerging talent requirements and AI readiness
- Strengthening strategic decision-making in complex public sector environments
- Competing for and retaining leadership talent
OUR PANEL
Michelle Trudel, Manager of Procurement, Town of Ajax (Moderator)
KD Khairah, Founder, KIRAH Executive Search & Leadership Advisory
Charmaine Hammond, Founder, Hammond International
Sam Pringle, Director, Supply Chain Management, Halton Region
Rosalia La Corte, Director, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Services, WSIB Ontario
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, November 12, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pacific
Virtual webinar hosted by OPBA in partnership with KIRAH.
REGISTRATION
OPBA members: $20 + HST
Non-members: $35 + HST
Registration closes November 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern.
Register through OPBA: https://members.opba.ca/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=OPBA&eventid=225577
Who should attend?
Public sector procurement professionals, municipal and regional leaders, human resources executives, organizational decision-makers, and professionals involved in leadership development, succession planning, and organizational transformation.
At KIRAH, we believe leadership continuity is not simply about filling vacancies. It is about strengthening organizations, preserving institutional knowledge, and preparing leaders for the responsibilities ahead.
We look forward to contributing to this important conversation.
