Chubb Canada’s Ellen Moore among Catalyst Canada Honours recipients, recognizing leadership in advancing women

Ellen Moore, president and CEO of Chubb Insurance Company of Canada, is among the recipients of this year’s Catalyst Canada Honours, which recognizes leadership and commitment to advancing women.

Founded in 1962, Catalyst is a nonprofit organization expanding opportunities for women and business, and has operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, India, Australia, and Japan, and more than 700 member organizations.

The Catalyst Canada honourees include:

• Dean Johnson, Past President and CEO, Sodexo Canada Ltd. (Company/Firm Leader Champion)
• Ellen Moore, President and CEO, Chubb Insurance Company of Canada (Company/Firm Leader Champion)
• Sharon MacLeod, Vice President, Personal Care North America, Unilever (Business Leader Champion)
• Zabeen Hirji, Chief Human Resources Officer, RBC (Human Resources/Diversity Leader Champion)
• The Hon. Howard I. Wetston, Q.C., Chair and CEO, Ontario Securities Commission (Special Recognition – Board Diversity Champion)

“These outstanding individuals have had a powerful impact on the careers and opportunities countless women across Canada,” Alex Johnston, executive diretor of Catalyst Canada commented in the announcement.

“As we celebrate five years of Catalyst Canada Honours, these extraordinary Champions join 16 others who are helping transform the workplace for women, and inspiring others to follow their lead. They are true leaders in Canadian business, sharing a conviction that inclusion is vital for business success and our economic future.”

“Own your career..be your own best advocate.” – Ellen Moore, @ChubbInsurance @CatalystInc #CCH2014

— Ellen Parlapiano (@EllenParlapiano) October 8, 2014

On diversity: “You can’t exclude men from the conversation…. they’re everywhere!” -Ellen Moore, @ChubbInsurance #CCH2014

— Catalyst, Inc. (@CatalystInc) October 8, 2014

#CCH2014 “open dialogue about hidden biases is essential for business success.” -Ellen Moore, @ChubbInsurance @CatalystInc

— Ellen Parlapiano (@EllenParlapiano) October 8, 2014