2025 Leadership Forum

Alexander Manu is a visionary who has consistently challenged the boundaries of innovation, strategy, and foresight, an individual whose insights have not only shaped industries but have also inspired countless professionals to reimagine the future and their role in it. He is a celebrated author, a distinguished professor, and a sought-after consultant who has advised Fortune 500 companies, governments, and academic institutions. His work has been a catalyst for change, challenging the status quo and pushing boundaries in ways that redefine what is possible. 

With a career spanning decades, he has been a beacon of inspiration, guiding businesses and individuals alike to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, design, and human potential. His teachings and writings have been instrumental in helping organizations transition from the industrial to the knowledge value economy, emphasizing the importance of imagination, creativity, and personal transformation. He believes that the future is not something that happens to us but something we create. His insights into the intersection of technology, business, and human behavior have made him a leading voice in shaping the future of our interconnected world

Madelyn Hamilton is a professional executive coach, business leader, and leadership development expert with experience helping organizations and individuals unlock their full potential. As the founder of Madelyn Hamilton Inc. and co-founder of Relevant Leadership, Madelyn is passionate about creating cultures where people thrive through values-based leadership, emotional intelligence, and strengths-based development.

Madelyn has worked extensively across diverse industries, including broadcasting, shipbuilding, construction, marine transportation, restaurants, manufacturing, and not-for-profit organizations. Her experience in these sectors has given her a deep understanding of both traditional and high-stakes environments, enabling her to bring practical leadership strategies that drive productivity while fostering trust, collaboration, and resilience within teams.

A lifelong learner, Madelyn is a student and graduate of many schools and leadership programs, always seeking to expand her knowledge and stay at the forefront of leadership best practices. She holds multiple certifications including Everything DiSC, StrengthsFinder, MHS Emotional Intelligence and other leadership tools, empowering leaders to better understand themselves and their teams, enabling them to navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence. She is known for her direct, courageous communication style and her ability to spark meaningful conversations that inspire action and change.

Madelyn’s unique blend of pragmatism, empathy, and strategic insight makes her a sought-after speaker and facilitator for organizations looking to prepare their next generation of leaders. Her sessions are known for being engaging, interactive, and immediately applicable, ensuring participants walk away with practical tools they can use to improve leadership performance and team dynamics.

Madelyn's commitment to purpose-driven leadership resonates deeply with Generation Z, who prioritize authenticity, inclusion, and social responsibility. By fostering values alignment across generations, Madelyn helps organizations bridge generational gaps and build high-performing, cohesive teams that can thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.

For more information about Madelyn’s work, visit: www.madelynhamilton.ca

Frank Fazio is the founder of CySAT Security and a highly respected thought leader and educator with more than 30 years experience in the information technology field. He is certified in Incident Response and Advanced Forensics and his cybersecurity expertise is regularly sought out by organizations in the broader public sector. Frank has delivered numerous training sessions to municipalities and related organizations, including the Ontario Media Relations Officers Network, the Municipal Information Systems Association, the Federation of PEI Municipalities and AMO, amongst others. His practice is uniquely focused on equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to protect themselves online and the critical assets of the organizations they represent.

Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi began his career in 1995 with Halton Regional Police where he worked in all aspects of Operations and Administration.  At the rank of Superintendent, Anthony led a number of strategic and innovative police initiatives, including the Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN).  Anthony also provided oversight for special projects including enhancing police response and services for sexual assault survivors and implementation of electronic notes integration for front line officers.  In 2015, Anthony served as a Security Commander for the Pan AM Games and currently sits on the Board of Directors for RADIUS Child and Youth Services.

In May 2020, Anthony was appointed Deputy Chief with Peel Regional Police, and is responsible for Innovation and Technology Command.  Deputy Chief Odoardi hit the ground running by initiating PRP’s Digital Officer Transformation Program with a vision of becoming one of North America’s most progressive and innovative police services through improving the tools and supports available for over 3000 PRP employees.  Anthony implemented PRP’s first ever I.T. Strategic Roadmap and Frontline Mobile Strategy. 

Deputy Chief Odoardi also serves as the Managing Director of the PSBN Innovation Alliance (PIA). The PIA aims to provide a reliable, cost effective and cyber-secure data communication network to all first responders and critical infrastructure partners in Ontario and across Canada. More recently, Deputy Chief Odoardi was named as Chair of the Ontario Association Chiefs of Police Interagency Advisory Panel for Next Generation-911. 

Deputy Chief Odoardi also current serves as the Executive Sponsor of the PRP / OHRC Human Rights project aimed at identifying and eliminating system discrimination in policing.    

Laila Martin is the Director of the RCMP's National Technology Onboarding Program (NTOP).    She has extensive experience in IT and software development and has been a 26-year civilian member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).   

Ms. Martin worked in various roles in the IM/IT Program and the last 5 within Technical Operations as the Implementation Manager within the National Cybercrime Coordination Center (NC3) and now as the Director of NTOP.

NTOP's mandate is to assess new and existing operational technologies to ensure the use of such tools is effective, lawful, and transparent with a focus on technologies that contain, collect or use personal information.