TORONTO , May 2, 2024 /CNW/ – The Board of Shift25 is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rocco Rossi as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
With a distinguished career spanning business, politics, philanthropy, and advocacy, including his most recent six successful years as President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Rossi brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Shift25. His strategic vision and passion for innovation align perfectly with Shift25’s mission to encourage a more ambitious, innovative, and thriving Canada.
“I am honoured to join Shift25 as its inaugural CEO,” said Rocco Rossi . “I am deeply impressed by the Board’s audacious goal to shine a light on and encourage a bolder culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and I am eager to work with this amazing group in driving forward the shift from Oh Canada to Go Canada !”
Rossi’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Shift25 as it continues to build on initiatives like Shift Failure, an experiential program that has empowered more than 100,000 students in 4,000 classrooms through first-hand experience to view failure not as shameful but as welcomed, valued, and celebrated. With his proven track record of building organizations and championing causes, Rossi will play a pivotal role in guiding Shift25 through its next phase of growth and innovation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rocco Rossi as our inaugural CEO,” said Richard Abboud , Chair of the Shift25 Board. “His leadership, expertise, and passion for driving positive change make him the ideal candidate to lead Shift25 into the future.”
About Shift25
Shift25 is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a bold and thriving Canada. Driven by Canadian leaders, Shift25’s mission is to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit of innovation, ambition, and risk-taking across the country by shaping a new narrative among Canadians of truly celebrating success. Currently, 100,000+ youth have participated in Shift25’s inaugural educational program. For more information, visit https://shift25.ca/ .
SOURCE Shift25