Lisa Swartzman is a seasoned senior executive with a foundation in finance, augmented by hands-on operational experience gained in CEO/C-Suite roles with industrial and CPG businesses, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
She is currently running BGO Advisory, providing strategic and operating support to small and mid-size companies, focusing on business transformation, and evaluating potential M&A and capital structures.
Her work experience includes roles as president of AirBoss of America Corp, and vice president and treasurer of George Weston/Loblaw Companies. She is also presently active on the boards of TerrAscend Corp. and the Distress Centres of Greater Toronto, as well as the advisory boards of HiBnbandSol Cuisine Ltd. until its sale in January 2022.
Leadership Sinai was an obvious choice for me. Not only did I want to give back to the community, but I also wanted to feel aligned and connected with the purpose of my donations.
The projects and programs that Leadership Sinai’s fundraising supports are life altering and relevant to the age and stage of the membership making them feel even more tangible.
Equally important are the events and programs that Leadership Sinai runs, giving members exposure to the various scientists and areas of the hospital their donations support. It’s impossible to be exposed to the brilliant and dedicated people at Mount Sinai and not want to be part of the solution to the problems they’re working to solve!
Richard Pilosof is a founding partner and the CEO of RPIA, one of Canada's largest alternative asset management firms. RPIA provides fixed income solutions for a broad range of Canadian investors, from private clients to institutions.
Prior to founding RPIA, Richard spent over 25 years with RBC Capital Markets, where he served as managing director and head of Global Debt Markets. Richard was also responsible for developing and building RBC's international capital markets platform, which now has significant operations in London, Hong Kong, Sydney and New York.
Richard is an active community volunteer, serving as a director on the Mount Sinai Hospital Board and as co-chair for the Sinai Health Foundation, where he was also the campaign chair and a member of the philanthropy executive council, stewardship council and gift acceptance committee. He is currently a board member of the Ontario Junior Hockey League Foundation and president of the Pickering Panthers Junior A Hockey Club.
Richard holds a BA in Finance from Coastal Carolina University.
When we look at our careers or our professional lives, it is important to not only build our careers but also give back to those who are less fortunate. Health care is clearly an area that is important to everyone. I chose Sinai for many reasons, but chiefly because I feel that Sinai holds a special connection to the city and to my family, and because of the outstanding research and care that takes place there. Sinai strives for excellence in all areas of health care, and I think that anyone looking to meaningfully contribute to their community will find Mount Sinai is the best place to put their energy and knowledge to use.