MAX Montreal and PwC Industry Leaders Panel

Join us for the MAX Montreal and PwC Industry Leaders Panel, an evening of thoughtful dialogue, community building, and networking with accomplished leaders across finance, energy, food industry, health technology, and innovation.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST

📍 Location: PwC Office - 1250 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, QC

Topic: Unlocking Excellence: Building a Lasting Impact Through Mindset and Action

Featured Speakers:

Wael O. Haffar — BNP Paribas

Senior legal executive and Fulbright Scholar, leading BNP Paribas’ Americas legal team with expertise in cross-border finance and risk management.

Saloua Benkhouya — Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Investment executive managing a $4B portfolio at Fonds FTQ; President of AFFQ and champion of inclusive leadership in finance.

Navaid Mansuri — Dialogue Health Technologies

CFO at Dialogue and Board Member at SODEC; 25+ years of leadership across healthcare, media, and digital transformation.

Indira Moudi — Viandes Lafrance

Award-winning global CEO with 25+ years’ experience in energy and food industries, visionary leader driving sustainable growth and positive impact worldwide.

Usama Mostafa — Gulmohar Capital Partners

CEO-in-Residence at Gulmohar Capital, brings 14 years’ expertise in private equity, digital innovation, investment strategy, and business performance across corporate and mid-market sectors.

Moderator:

Baya Benouniche – PwC

Partner at PwC with over 25 years of experience in specializing in strategy and large-scale organizational transformation, advising executives on leadership and change. Leader of PwC global Organization Design service offering, helping organizations optimize structure and performance.

Why Attend?

What does it take to thrive as a leader in today’s rapidly changing business landscape? How do senior muslims professionals navigate challenges while continuing to create impact in their industries and communities?

This industry leaders panel highlights the key mindsets, habits, and strategies that senior muslims professionals use to achieve excellence and create lasting impact in their careers and communities.

There’s no one-size-fits-all path to becoming a high-impact leader but hearing from distinguished muslims executives can spark new ideas, highlight blind spots, and offer actionable insights for your own career and organization.

At the MAX Montreal and PwC Industry Leaders Panel, you will:

• Hear senior leaders share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for success
• Connect with mid-career to senior professionals and executives across industries
• Gain practical insights on leadership, strategy, and innovation from experts in finance, energy, tech, and more
• Build meaningful relationships with other professionals and thought leaders shaping the professional landscape

Registration & Admission:

• Registration opens at 5:30 PM
• Food and light refreshments will be served
• Seats are limited. Register early to secure your spot at this exclusive leadership event.

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL

About MAX

Muslim Achieving Excellence (MAX) was founded with the aim to recognize, reward, celebrate and motivate high achievement and encourage positive and productive contributions to society by Muslims in Canada. MAX fosters that through creating connections between senior level, mid level and early career professionals.

Contact Us:

For any attendees who may have financial needs and require a sponsored ticket, or for any questions or comments please contact:

• Ria Dwi Agustina|Managing Director, MAX Montreal | [email protected]
• Yasmine Dendane|Lead, MAX Montreal - Industry Leaders Panel | [email protected]

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Host or Publisher The MAX Executive Team