Instructors

Zuhayr Abbas

Zuhayr is LEADER’s Executive Director and Site Captain for Team Bosnia. He has had international experiences, living in the U.S., Canada, and the Middle East. Zuhayr has worked as a Consultant for the Canadian Navy, a Strategic Research Intern for the Canadian Prime Minister’s administration, and a Strategy Analyst at Accenture. Upon graduating Ivey, Zuhayr will be joining global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst. His interests include travelling, biking, and following U.S. politics.

Steph De Vincenzo

Stephanie just recently completed her MBA at Ivey. She has previously taught for LEADER during her HBA in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Her background is multifaceted, with experience in supply chain for a major Canadian retailer, and financial audit and government relations for a combat vehicle manufacturer. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys being involved with the community, volunteering her time where she can. She also enjoys music, learning about leadership and is a social butterfly.

Madelaine Lach

Madelaine is a dual degree candidate in psychology and business. Madelaine has experience in the financial services industry, having worked at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TMX). In September, she will be returning to financial services full-time as an asset and wealth management consultant at Alpha FMC. Madelaine is passionate about emergency medicine and volunteers her time as an Emergency Medical Responder. In her spare time, Madelaine can be found with a cup of coffee creating digital art on her tablet.

David Guo

David’s previous professional experiences include working in the Office of Sales at Deloitte Canada and as an Analyst for Restaurant Brands International. This September, David will be returning to Restaurant Brands International, a global quick-service restaurant conglomerate that owns iconic brands such as Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and Tim Hortons. Outside of work, David enjoys learning about history and culture, hiking and spending time in nature, and trying new foods.

Sana Syed

Sana recently completed her MBA at Ivey Business School, where she joined LEADER and was extensively involved in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. After graduating from the University of Toronto, she worked in the veterinary biotech space before making the jump into the financial services industry. She launched her first business, Silkberry Sleep, in 2019 before joining Ivey. Currently she is working on her second business venture at Western University. Outside of work, Sana enjoys taking part in Improv, learning about entrepreneurship, and volunteering her time to help others with their entrepreneurial journeys.