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Immediate Past President

Chris Lee (He/Him)

toronto-pastpresident@iabc.to

Chris Lee is Vice President, Employee Experience and Internal Communication Practice at Gallagher Communication. In this role, he helps Gallagher clients develop strategic internal communications plans to ensure organizations  implement successful employee experience programs.

Chris has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including his leadership of Corporate Brand and Marketing at one of Canada’s largest insurance companies.

Chris is on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Business Communicators Toronto Chapter as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships. He is also on the design team and working group for the International Federation of Employee Benefit Plans Total Rewards certificate programs, and has also served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Toronto Area Rewards Association as Vice President, Communications.

Chris has published articles in Plans & Trusts Magazine, Canadian HR Reporter, Benefits Canada, and has been featured as a speaker at IABC, Conference Board of Canada, HRPA, Toronto Region Board of Trade, CPBI, IFEBP, WorldatWork, InnovateWork, CUHR, Presidents of Enterprising Organizations, GTA Rewards Association, and Benefits Breakfast Club. Chris has also been featured on the HRchat and PodCatalyst podcasts.

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189 Queen St E, Suite 1
Toronto, ON M5A 1S2
Tel: 416-968-0264
Email: toronto-info@iabc.to
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