Ontario Public Buyers Association. Official Chapter of NIGP
Date/Time
6/18/2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
OPBA Ignite
Event Description

Leading Through Transition: Succession, Change, and Smarter Decision Making

Tuesday, June 18, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET | Virtual Event

Registration closes: June 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

Public sector organizations are navigating increasing complexity, evolving workforce dynamics, leadership transitions, and growing pressure to make informed decisions in rapidly changing environments. For procurement leaders and professionals, the ability to lead through change while building resilient teams and preparing future leaders has never been more important.

Open to public sector professionals, this interactive panel discussion will explore succession planning, change management, and critical thinking through a practical public sector leadership lens. Designed as an insight-driven conversation, the session will examine how organizations can better prepare for leadership transitions, support teams through change, and strengthen decision-making in complex environments.

Panelists

  • Ria Dhillon, Chief Operations & People Officer, destinationone Consulting
  • Charmaine Hammond, Leadership Consultant, Hammond International
  • Rosalia La Corte, Director, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Services, WSIB Ontario
  • Sam Pringle, Director, Supply Chain Management, Halton Region

Panelists will share perspectives, experiences, and practical considerations related to leadership development, organizational transition, workforce planning, and navigating change within public sector environments.

 Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance to help shape the discussion. Submit a question

Registration Fees

Registration Type Fee Hours
Members $20.00 + HST 1.00
Non-Members $35.00 + HST 1.00

Please refer to our refund and payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.

Location
Setting: Live Virtual
CANADA
Details

Tuesday, June 18, 2026 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET (Virtual Event)
Registration closes 
June 17, 2026 - 12:00 PM ET.

Leading Through Transition: Succession, Change, and Smarter Decision Making

Public sector organizations are navigating increasing complexity, evolving workforce dynamics, leadership transitions, and growing pressure to make informed decisions in rapidly changing environments. For procurement leaders and professionals, the ability to lead through change while building resilient teams and preparing future leaders has never been more important.

Open to public sector professionals, this interactive panel discussion will explore succession planning, change management, and critical thinking through a practical public sector leadership lens. Designed as an insight-driven conversation, the session will examine how organizations can better prepare for leadership transitions, support teams through change, and strengthen decision-making in complex environments.

Panelists include:

  • Ria Dhillon, Chief Operations & People Officer, destinationone Consulting
  • Charmaine Hammond, Leadership Consultant, Hammond International 
  • Rosalia La Corte, Director, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Services, WSIB Ontario
  • Sam Pringle, Director, Supply Chain Management, Halton Region
Panelists will share perspectives, experiences, and practical considerations related to leadership development, organizational transition, workforce planning, and navigating change within public sector environments.

Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance to help shape the discussion.


Registration Fees 

Title 

Fee 

Member Status 

Points 

CEUs 

Hours 

Members 

$20.00 + HST 

Members Only 

0.0000 

0.0000 

1.00 

Non Members 

$35.00 + HST 

All Registrants 

0.0000 

0.0000 

1.00 

 

Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancelations and/or refunds.

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