Birthplace: Cambridge, UK
Company: Keynote Group helps organizations find, ensure fit and retain top talent.
Education: Bachelor of science in psychology, University of Birmingham (2001)
OBJ360 (Sponsored)
Esmee Bennison says she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life back in Grade 11, when she enroled in a technological design class at uOttawa. She had
Public-private collaboration is Canada’s innovation engine — but it needs fuel
Fidus Systems Inc.’s selection last year as AMD Adaptive Compute Partner of the Year is a reflection of the world-class talent the company has assembled in Ottawa. As the first
Charitable involvement: Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Family Enterprise Xchange
Biggest biz achievement: Keynote Group being named one of Ottawa’s fastest-growing companies by OBJ in 2018.
Biggest biz obstacle: Making the tough decisions to exit two of the original partners in Keynote Group.
Biggest influence: My husband and business partner, James. He makes me be the best version of myself and ensures that we are always moving forward and trying new things.
Biggest lesson learned: That you cannot do it all yourself. You need to build an incredible team around you in order to fully achieve your potential.
First job: Delivering newspapers
Advice I’d give the younger me: Set massive goals that make you think past your current reality.
What’s left to do: Professionally, to see how successful we can make Keynote Group. Personally, to raise our two boys to become well-rounded, respectful individuals.
Favourite pastime: Running
I’m currently reading: The Long Road to Boston by Mark Sutcliffe
Favourite movie: Harry Potter – all of them.
Favourite song: Human by The Killers
Favourite local pro sports team: Ottawa Senators
Favourite local summer event: Ottawa Bluesfest
Preferred social media platforms: Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram
