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Omar Ladak and Darwin Schandor
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A Fireside Chat with Omar Ladak & Darwin Schandor

Moderated by Professor Jon Evans


What does responsible leadership really mean when your choices affect people, money, and real-world outcomes? How do leaders stay grounded in their values as careers grow more complex, and how can students begin practicing responsible leadership now, even without formal authority?

Join us as we cap off the Responsible Leadership Foundations program with a powerful fireside conversation featuring two UBC Sauder alumni whose career paths show that leadership isn't only about seniority, it's about responsibility, courage, and long-term thinking. 

This event is open to BCom students. 

Why You Should Attend: 

  • Hear real leadership stories from two highly accomplished UBC Sauder Alumni, executives and industry leaders
  • Learn how responsible leadership applies to your co-op jobs and student roles
  • Explore how values guide decisions when stakes are high
  • Ask questions and engage directly with alumni and faculty
  • Connect with other students during a networking reception with food

Professor Jon Evans will guide a candid, story-driven conversation exploring how values show up in real decisions, how leaders balance pressure with principles, and how students can begin practicing responsible leadership during school, co-op and early career roles.

Be the kind of leader you want to become.

Register now

Meet the Speakers

Omar Ladak

Omar Ladak

Co-founder, Noverra Group of Companies

Omar Ladak is the Co-Founder of the Noverra Group of Companies, where he leads strategy, governance, and leadership development across a growing family of Western Canadian businesses. His career blends entrepreneurship, long term value creation, and a deep commitment to developing people and communities.
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Darwin Schandor

Darwin Schandor

President, Moneta Securities

Darwin Schandor is President of Moneta, a boutique investment bank advising growth stage companies through major transitions. With 30+ years across Royal Trust, RBC, and National Bank, Darwin has led high stakes teams, launched major financial services offerings, and built a career around trust, mentorship, and responsible decision making.
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Jon Evans

Jon Evans

Assistant Professor, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Division

Academic Director, Montalbano Centre for Responsible Leadership Development
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