Change at the top: Four women appointed to lead Canadian companies
Career25.06.2025
As we scrolled through our feeds recently, we couldn’t help but notice the amount of women being appointed to top positions at companies in Canada!
At The Honest Talk, we’re all about celebrating those wins. We never want to miss a chance to spotlight women making moves – not just because these moments are worth celebrating, but because they send a powerful message about what’s possible.
They show progress, they reflect growing trust in diverse leadership, and they remind us how important it is to see women at the table – and at the head of it.
So, who are the latest women to join Canada’s executive suite? Let us introduce you.
Amy Fleming, President and CEO, Mazda Canada
In a history-making move, Mazda Canada has named its first-ever female CEO. Amy Fleming will take the wheel this fall, stepping into the top job after more than two decades with the brand.
She’s held leadership roles across sales, marketing, customer experience and operations – and helped guide the company through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fleming was also named (for the second time) one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry.
“It’s an incredible honour to lead Mazda Canada at such a pivotal time in our industry,” said Fleming. “With our award-winning product line-up, and our mission to build lasting emotional connections to our products and people, I’m excited for the future of Mazda in Canada.”
Marie Pier Germain, Co-President, Germain Hotels
A new generation of leadership is taking shape at Germain Hotels as Marie Pier Germain moves into a co-president role alongside her cousin, Hugo Germain.
A longstanding family business, Marie Pier has actively worked at the company for the past two decades. Notably, she led the hotel’s expansion into Calgary in 2006 and oversaw the redevelopment of Le Germain Hotel Montreal in 2018.
“It is a true privilege to continue the work of our parents while writing the next chapters,” she said. “We do so with respect and ambition, surrounded by an exceptional team working in every region of the country.”
Christina Miller, CEO, Spin Master
Spin Master, the Canadian toy company behind PAW Patrol, Melissa & Doug, and Rubik’s Cube, has a new CEO. Christina Miller is now leading the company into its next chapter.
She’s got deep industry roots, with a 25-year career in media, entertainment and toys. Miller previously served as president of WarnerMedia’s Kids, Young Adults and Classics division, overseeing everything from content development to global brand strategy for names like Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Adult Swim.
“Having been on the board of this company for the past five years I’ve had a front row seat to witness the incredible power of Spin Master’s three creative centres,” said Miller. “This is a moment of opportunity – to harness the strength of our iconic brands…and award-winning entertainment studio, to unlock our full potential and lead this next chapter.”
Carla Madra, President and CEO, Women Building Futures
Carla Madra is the new CEO of Women Building Futures, an Alberta-based nonprofit helping women launch careers in skilled trades, trucking and related fields.
A CPA and most recently a partner at Ernst & Young in Edmonton, Madra has long been an advocate for women’s advancement and inclusion in the workplace. Now, she’s bringing that passion to an organization with a mission she says she wholeheartedly believes in.
“I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to lead the next chapter of this highly respected organization,” said Madra. “WBF’s mission [is to help] women achieve economic security in industries where they are underrepresented… something I believe in wholeheartedly. Throughout my career I have worked to create inclusive spaces, and now is the right time for me to focus on that full-time.”
