• Plenary

Building Strong To Exit Strong – The Copperleaf Story 

February 25, 2025 · 01:05 PM – 01:50 PM
Main Room (211-214)

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Moderator

Sean Silcoff

Sean Silcoff

Business Writer & Technology Reporter

The Globe and Mail

Panelists

Ally Bharmal

Ally Bharmal

Partner

Fasken

Judi Hess

Judi Hess

Former CEO

Copperleaf (Acquired by Industrial and Financial Systems)

Maria Pacella

Maria Pacella

Managing Partner

Pender Ventures

Explore the remarkable journey of Copperleaf, a leader in decision analytics, through the perspective of Judi Hess, the company’s former CEO, along with key players instrumental in its acquisition. Learn how Hess drove the company’s growth by assembling a world-class team, fostering a culture of innovation, and aligning Copperleaf’s strategy to meet critical industry needs. Discover how her visionary leadership and strategic focus, combined with support and collaboration within the company and its advisors culminated in Copperleaf’s CAD 1 billion acquisition by IFS, leveraging its robust valuation, unmatched customer retention, and globally adopted asset management solutions.

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