Hugh Gorman, recently named the 2025 CEO of the Year by the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade speaking at Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
Telfer alumni, students, faculty and members of Ottawa’s business community gathered for a discussion with Hugh Gorman, recently named the 2025 CEO of the Year by the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade.
Gorman, CEO of Colonnade BridgePort, spoke about leadership, strategic growth and the importance of maximizing returns for investors during a fireside chat moderated by Eric Lathrop and student moderator Alexia Dumouchel.
The event marked the 25th anniversary of the annual gathering, which brings together the Telfer community and Ottawa business leaders to build connections and learn from local executives. Attendees began the morning with registration, networking and breakfast before the fireside chat and audience Q&A session.
Debra Beattie, former dean Michael Kelly and Kristen McCloskey of the Telfer School of Management attend Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Catherine Proulx and Ron Matheson of Colonnade BridgePort attend Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Stephane Bisson and Katia Khoury of Keller Williams Realty Inc. attend Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Stéphane Brutus, dean of the Telfer School of Management, and Dan Goldberg of Telesat attend Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Olivia MacAngus of Colliers attends Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.From left, Eric Lathrop of Boyden, Alexia Dumouchel, Hugh Gorman of Colonnade BridgePort, Michael Curran of the Ottawa Business Journal and Stéphane Brutus attend Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Student Andrew Badea of the Telfer School of Management addresses Hugh Gorman during the question-and-answer session at Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Gabriela Kratchanov of Desjardins Group attends Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Sonja Arias of the Telfer School of Management listens during the Q&A session at Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Edward Nazha of Nova Vizion listens during the Q&A session at Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Michael Curran of the Ottawa Business Journal delivers closing remarks at Telfer’s 25th Anniversary CEO-of-the-Year Breakfast at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, March 11, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
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