Behind the Business
Behind the Business is presented by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Gore Mutual, this podcast features weekly episodes hosted by Ian McLean, President and CEO of the Greater KW Chamber.
It is recorded on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee, peoples.
Each week Ian sits down for candid conversations, taking listeners beyond the boardroom and Behind the Business to uncover the real stories within Waterloo Region’s business community.
From innovation and sustainability to leadership and community impact, each guest offers invaluable perspectives and inspiring journeys. Discover what drives their ambition, and WHO is fueling the future of Waterloo Region’s success.
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Behind the Business
Latest Episodes
From Nuclear to Net Zero: Corey McNair on Building for the Future
On this episode of Behind the Business, Ian is joined by Corey McNair, Executive Vice President, Earth & Environment, WSP in Canada with WSP in Canada. Corey leads more than 4,000 professionals across the country, and his career has taken h...
Building Canada’s Manufacturing Advantage with Aaron Toplician
On this episode of Behind the Business, Ian is joined by Aaron Toplician from Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC). Aaron is the Manufacturing Consortium Manager for Southern Ontario.Aaron brings more than a decade of experience ...
Where Smart Leaders Find Profit in Plain Sight with Kevin L.
On this episode of Behind the Business, Ian is joined by Kevin Litwiller, Strategic Partner with Schooley Mitchell, the largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America.Kevin brings decades of experience as a senior le...
Pierre Cléroux: Decoding Canada’s Economic Future for Business Leaders
On this episode of Behind the Business, Ian is joined by one of Canada’s leading economic voices, Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC.With more than 25 years of experience shaping economic policy, advising...
Leading Across Borders with Tomoko King: Turning Cultural Differences into Strategic Advantage
Tomoko King is a Japan–Canada business advisor who helps organizations navigate the real challenges that come with cross-border partnerships. Things like misaligned expectations, different decision-making styles, and communication gaps t...
