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Meet Your CCD Advisory Council
At the Centre for Career Design (CCD), strong industry partnerships keep our services relevant to the evolving world of work and responsive to the career needs of Schulich students and alumni.
Our Advisory Council brings together senior leaders from business, executive search, human resources, and learning and development. Their insights inform our strategic direction and strengthen our approach to supporting your career journey.
Scroll down to meet the CCD Advisory Council members.
CCD Advisory Council Members
Yussef Hafez
Partner, Interim and Professional Search at Odgers Canada
Yussef Hafez is a Partner with Odgers Interim and Professional Search Practice, specializing in interim executive leadership solutions across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. With an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, Yussef brings a pragmatic, relationship-driven approach to executive recruitment, partnering with organizations to navigate leadership transitions, address critical talent gaps and identify experienced leaders who can make an immediate impact.
Sasha Krstic
Chair, Toronto Region Board of Trade, Former President, Mastercard Canada
Sasha Krstic brings more than 20 years of global leadership experience spanning North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. As President of Mastercard Canada, she led the company’s Canadian operations and growth strategy, strengthening its business and brand. Previously, she held senior leadership roles across Asia Pacific and the Nordics and Baltics, driving market growth and innovation. Most recently, she led Mastercard's global integration of Recorded Future, a significant cybersecurity acquisition. Known for her strategic vision, Sasha excels at building organizational alignment, fostering collaboration, and leading complex transformations that deliver meaningful business impact. She is currently Chair of the Board of Directors at the Toronto Region Board of Trade and serves as a Board Director at Futurpreneur and Signal49 Research.
