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Leaders in Design: Shaping the Future of Design

We hosted a forward-looking conversation in Toronto with senior design and innovation leaders.

  • BrainStation Toronto
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  • Aug 13, 2025
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  • Renee Racine-Kinnear

    Renee Racine-Kinnear

    Head of Design

    RBC
  • Will Maclvor

    Will Maclvor

    Head of Design

    Kijiji
  • Tania Makroo

    Tania Makroo

    Partner & Platform Design Leader

    Salesforce

In Toronto, design leaders from RBC, Kijiji, and Salesforce shared insights on the evolving role of design, the impact of AI on creativity and decision-making, and strategies for building cohesive experiences across platforms. Renée Racine-Kinnear, William MacIvor, and Tania Makroo offered candid perspectives on how technology is reshaping the future of design leadership and customer experience.

  • Renee Racine-Kinnear

    Renee Racine-Kinnear

    Head of Design

    Renée Racine‑Kinnear is Head of Design at RBC, leading experience strategy and UX design initiatives that shape seamless customer journeys. With over 15 years in UX and CX, Renée is known for user‑centered design methods, from journey mapping to persona‑driven strategy.

  • Will Maclvor

    Will Maclvor

    Head of Design

    William MacIvor brings a rare interdisciplinary background to Kijiji, with degrees in architecture and physics, and over a decade of leadership in product and design. At Kijiji, he leads experience strategy, applying systems thinking and research-driven processes.

  • Tania Makroo

    Tania Makroo

    Partner & Platform Design Leader

    Tania Makroo leads Partner & Platform Design at Salesforce, where she shapes user-centric design strategies that elevate the partner ecosystem and platform experiences. With a deep focus on collaboration, systems thinking, and scalable design solutions, she’s committed to building intuitive experiences that drive impact at scale.

More Upcoming Events

Mar 11

Leaders in Fintech

Designing the Future of Financial Experiences

Join us in Toronto for a forward-looking conversation with senior design leaders shaping the future of financial services through thoughtful, human-centred experiences.

  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
  • 482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON
  • $45
  • Renee Racine-Kinnear
  • Mark Lannutti
  • Lenny Laurier

Discussion Topics:

  • Human-Centred Design at Enterprise Scale
  • Designing with AI in Financial Services
  • The Evolving Role of Design Leadership in Fintech
Mar 11
Leaders in Fintech Designing the Future of Financial Experiences

Join us in Toronto for a forward-looking conversation with senior design leaders shaping the future of financial services through thoughtful, human-centred experiences.

  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
  • 482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON
  • $45
  • Renee Racine-Kinnear
  • Mark Lannutti
  • Lenny Laurier

Discussion Topics:

  • Human-Centred Design at Enterprise Scale
  • Designing with AI in Financial Services
  • The Evolving Role of Design Leadership in Fintech
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Mar 19

Intro to Product Management

Toronto

Join us in Toronto to discover what it takes to build market-ready products and features.

  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
  • 482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON
  • $10
Daniel de Repentigny

Daniel de Repentigny

Principal Product Manager

Discussion Topics:

  • The Foundations of Product Management
  • Real-World Application
  • Adding Product Skills to Your Toolkit
Mar 19
Intro to Product Management Toronto

Join us in Toronto to discover what it takes to build market-ready products and features.

  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
  • 482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON
  • $10
Daniel de Repentigny

Daniel de Repentigny

Principal Product Manager

Discussion Topics:

  • The Foundations of Product Management
  • Real-World Application
  • Adding Product Skills to Your Toolkit
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Mar 19

Intro to Artificial Intelligence

Toronto

Join us in Toronto to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations solve diverse and complex problems: supporting ideation, speeding up product development, and streamlining business operations.

  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
  • 482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON
  • $10
Cedric Abali

Cedric Abali

Director AI Products & Enablement

Discussion Topics:

  • AI Foundations
  • Real-World Applications
  • Using AI in Your Career
Mar 19
Intro to Artificial Intelligence Toronto

Join us in Toronto to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations solve diverse and complex problems: supporting ideation, speeding up product development, and streamlining business operations.

  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
  • 482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON
  • $10
Cedric Abali

Cedric Abali

Director AI Products & Enablement

Discussion Topics:

  • AI Foundations
  • Real-World Applications
  • Using AI in Your Career
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