18 University Students selected to be CEO for a day

Some of the most recognized national and international companies are opening their doors to give third and fourth year university students a first-hand glimpse of what it takes to be a leading Canadian CEO. Championed by global executive search firm, Odgers Berndtson, the CEO x 1 Day program has selected 18 students from across the country for the unique chance to shadow some of the country’s most highly accomplished industry leaders for one day.

“Each year, the CEO x 1 Day program selects Canada’s most promising future leaders and provides them with an opportunity to get an in-depth look at how complex organizations work and what leadership looks like at the top,” said Rob Quinn, Partner at Odgers Berndtson. “Our 2016 finalists are accomplished, driven individuals who have received prestigious awards, started their own businesses, taken on leadership roles and been involved in philanthropic initiatives – demonstrating, throughout the program, that they are on the fast track to becoming remarkable business leaders of tomorrow.”

Read full article: Odgers Berndtson, 27 January, 2016