Author: Jay Kiew
About My Keynote for the 2024 Retinoblastoma Research Symposium
Like so many stories shared through the members of the Canadian Retinoblastoma Research Advisory Board (CRRAB), my life began with a battle against retinoblastoma. In my keynote for the 2024 Retinoblastoma Research Symposium, we will explore the dynamics between developing resilience and finding joy in our tough times – while chatting through the impact of community on cancer.
Join us on a journey to explore how our deepest struggles can unveil unexpected opportunities for joy and growth, inspiring us to reimagine our futures.
My Bio
As a change navigation strategist and world-renowned keynote speaker with more than 13 years of strategy and human capital experience I have created more than $2B of impact for 400+ executives by designing, developing, and delivering organizational transformation, but my story extends far beyond the professional arena.
I am a half-blind cancer survivor and my life is a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. By blending my professional expertise and personal resilience, I equip leaders to hack through the thick of change and disruption.
My corporate career includes working at Deloitte, TELUS, and ADP, where I have led mission-critical strategic transformations. This included a $150-million primary care health policy reform, $13-million tech transformations, doubling app users from 1 to 2 million, and scaling 15 product lines to $35 million in 12 months.
At the age of 19, I was the world’s youngest Distinguished Toastmaster and have since been featured in the Financial Times, Globe and Mail, Financial Post, Ivey Business Journal, Change Leadership, and more.
Jay holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School and is a Prosci-certified PMP and Insights psychometric practitioner.