Heather Claridge

Heather Claridge

Heather Claridge has over 25 years of experience aligning people, systems and strategy to deliver exceptional client and employee experiences and achieve business results. She is currently the Senior Vice President, People and Culture at Nicola Wealth.

As a Human Resources Executive and Organization Effectiveness Consultant, Heather has deep expertise related to growing and transforming organizations with a focus on entrepreneurial organizations. Throughout her career, Heather has focused on the alignment of business strategy, culture and brand, change management and human resources strategy development to support business scalability and change. She also acts as a trusted advisor and coach.

Heather holds an MA in Organization Design and Effectiveness and is a Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP).

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Currently Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jeff joined Eckler®* in 2017 as Senior Director, Business Operations. He has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance and professional services consulting industries.

In his role as COO, Jeff provides strategic operational and risk management leadership for Eckler’s core business functions, including People and Culture, Marketing and Communications, Information Technology and Security, and Operations.

As the senior leader with direct oversight of the employee experience, Jeff ensures that Eckler continues to foster a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive to support our people as they deliver on our purpose. That purpose — to care and to do right by people, so that together we can achieve a brighter, more secure future — is woven into the fabric of the organization.

Jeff also leads Eckler’s corporate social responsibility and sustainability program. He takes great pride in the firm’s grassroots efforts to support justice, equity, diversity, empowerment, and education in our business and communities.

A Western University graduate, Jeff holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also has a graduate diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability from the University of Toronto. A fitness enthusiast, Jeff lives in Toronto with his partner and pet Doberman Tilly.

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