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Introducing 5 to Watch Leadership Council

We are honoured to welcome a distinguished group of industry leaders and past 5 to Watch award recipients to our newly established Leadership Council. Their collective expertise, strategic insight, and longstanding commitment to excellence will support the continued growth and impact of the 5 to Watch program. As dedicated ambassadors, they will play a key role in shaping the program’s success leading up to, during, and following the 2025 event.

Meet the team members

Ashley Curran

AVP, Sport Partnerships and Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Corporation

Mike Fenton, co-chair of the 5 to Watch Organizing Committee

Mike Fenton

Co-Chair, President & CEO
ACG Toronto

Lisa Ferkul

Chief Revenue Officer
Toronto Tempo, WNBA

Bill Gaskey, member of 5 to Watch Organizing Committee

Bill Gaskey

Co-Chair, Managing Partner
SponsorshipNext

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Mike Samardzic

Partner
XMC Sponsorship and Experiential Marketing

Jamie Saul

Director, Strategy and Sport Partnerships
Bell Media/TSN

Shawn Small

Founder and President
Rise Sports & Entertainment