Our Chapter Chairs’ primary purpose is to ensure a supportive environment that allows members as they do their best thinking, as well as share their experiences and best practices for the benefit of their groups. Chairs are responsible for ensuring full participation by all members, cultivating shared responsibility, and encouraging accountability and respect.
Our recent member survey found that Innovators members ranked the monthly Chapter meeting as the most valuable part of their membership, and Chairs play a pivotal role in creating an inclusive environment that will build and sustain great businesses.
Dave McLeod
CEO Coach, Business Transition & Exit Planning
Having experience as an entrepreneur himself, Dave brings first-hand knowledge in growing businesses to Innovators Alliance, with a passion for team building and strategic execution.
Dave brings extensive business experience in logistics, transportation and software as service companies. Having spent over 25 years developing and executing sales strategies, improving operational efficiencies or driving sales via digital marketing strategies, Dave brings his diverse business background to assist Innovator Alliance members in meeting their goals.
Dave is a Business graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University, and is focused on supporting entrepreneurs by addressing their company’s needs, helping improve performance, and assisting in driving growth. After a successful exit from his last business, Dave spent 8-years working with hundreds of Ontario business owners in his role of Senior Client Partner, BDC Advisory Services. Dave now focuses on helping business owners maximize their equity and plan for efficient transition and exit.
In his spare time, Dave can be found travelling, golfing or sometimes doing both at the same time. The recent birth of his first grandson will provide a new focus on developing the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs!
Deborah Jann
Connective Intelligence Inc.
For over 25 years, Deborah has worked with leaders and teams across many sectors to turn culture into performance and drive profitable growth through innovation. Having lived and worked as an Educator in Europe and Asia, Deborah also draws on her international experience to help leaders challenge assumptions and embrace diverse perspectives that lead to exceptional personal and professional results.
Her extensive knowledge of organizational effectiveness, entrepreneurship and sales and marketing, as well as a warm and engaging style, are traits that make her highly effective as a facilitator and personal effectiveness coach.
Currently, Deborah is SVP, Client Experience and Growth for Connective Intelligence Inc. enabling her to help HR and business leaders gain valuable insights about their people and culture to improve leadership and organizational performance.
Deborah holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Western University. She is a graduate of the Innovation and Design Thinking Program through the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and is recognized by the Creative Education Foundation as a Master Facilitator of Creative Problem Solving. She is certified on numerous assessments, including the Rhodes’ Thinking-Styles Profile™, Emotional Power™ and The Resilience Questionnaire™, around which she developed an internationally acclaimed business resilience program.
Deborah volunteers for Daily Bread Food Bank, Halton Region and the Strategic Capability Network, where she also serves as Board member.
Dundee Staunton
Director, Decision Point Research
Dundee Staunton is an experienced entrepreneur, having owned and managed several businesses, and has served on several public and private boards. He is currently a director of Decision Point Research, which provides data collection and research analysis to firms globally, and of The Mosaic Institute, a charitable organization which equips communities with tools to dismantle prejudice.
Dundee has been a member of Innovators Alliance since 2000. He served on the Board of Directors for several years, and was Chair from 2013-2016.
Nataliya Becker
Executive Coach, Master Facilitator, Founder of BeckerLeadership
Nataliya Becker brings a unique blend of executive coaching expertise and deep insights into group dynamics to her role as a Chapter Chair at Innovators Alliance. As the founder of her own boutique firm specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and team facilitation, Nataliya has guided leaders and teams across industries, helping them achieve transformative growth and sustainable performance.
With a particular expertise in designing and facilitating team offsites, Nataliya creates impactful experiences that foster trust, cohesion, and strategic clarity. Known for her intuitive approach and ability to establish psychologically safe environments, she empowers teams to engage in meaningful conversations and tackle complex challenges, ensuring Innovators Alliance members benefit from highly valuable peer interactions.
In addition to her coaching work, Nataliya helped launch and is a board member & advisor for Inga Educates, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting road safety within communities and supporting individuals in recovery after car accidents. This commitment reflects her passion for well-being and community service, values she brings to her work with Innovators Alliance.
Nataliya actively mentors rising leaders and is a sought-after speaker and an event facilitator on topics like resilience, change leadership and sustainable team cohesion. Her dedication to meaningful growth, community service, and collaborative success make her a valued guide for entrepreneurs and executives navigating today’s dynamic business landscape.
Paul Hogendoorn
Founder, Investor, Entrepreneur
Paul is an experienced entrepreneur, having co-founded and helped build successful companies that each established a strong brand and reputation internationally, serving multiple market segments including manufacturing, environmental technologies, internet technologies, and major league sports. As part of his entrepreneurial endeavours, he helped these companies acquire 13 patents, establish autonomous satellite operations in the US, Mexico and China, establish direct relationships with the NHL, NFL and NBA, deploy critical solutions in 2 Olympic games, and develop and deploy technology now in use in over 100 factories worldwide. Paul helped launch the London Region Manufacturing Council in 2004 and served as its chair for 6 years. He’s served on boards of various local youth focused organizations, including London YFC and WAYS.
