Help shape a community of bold, young Canadian leaders who are shaping the course of their industry.
The Peak's annual Emerging Leaders list recognizes Canadians under 40 who are making a notable impact in their field.
Do you know someone emerging as a leader in their organization or industry? Nominate them (or yourself) today.
Submit NominationNominations close on May 1, 2026.
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Industry leaders who select and champion the next generation of emerging talent.
Marlee Socket
Communications Manager, Maple
Healthcare
Patrice Oliveira
Platform Manager, TD Innovation Partners
Tech
Danielle Gifford
MD of AI & Advanced Analytics, PwC
Tech
Rob Khazzam
Co-Founder & CEO, Float
Finance
Janet Zhang
President, York CPA Ontario Association
Finance
Megan Buttle
President, Earnscliffe Strategies
Politics & Government
Stefan Baranski
Managing Principal, Navigator Ltd.
Politics & Government
Vickram Agarwal
Founder & CEO, S1:E2
Marketing & Advertising
Marsha Druker
Founder, Fuckup Nights Toronto
Entrepreneurship
Rob Kraszewski
Head of BD & Partnerships, TIFF
Media & Entertainment
Sarah Bartnicka
Editor, Milk Bag
Media & Entertainment
Hunter Knifton
Senior Consultant and Data Scientist, Crestview
Politics & Government
Peter Flynn
Partner, Stikeman Elliott LLP
Legal
Isabel Nolan
Director of Programs, Startup Canada
Entrepreneurship
Kate Grant
Business Advisor, Fasken
Legal
Our panel of industry-specific chairs selects from the pool of nominees, considering a variety of factors including impact, innovativeness, potential, and more.
The list of selected Emerging Leaders includes 100+ people across six categories, spotlighting those building the future of Canadian business and public life.
Nominees must be 39 or younger on December 31, 2026. Nominations close on May 1, 2026. Self-nominations are welcome.
Submit a Nomination
Nominations are open to the public and reviewed by our editorial team. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.