George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
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
Mike Fenton
Co-Chair, Partner
MJF & Associates Marketing Communications
Lisa Ferkul
Chief Revenue Officer
Toronto Tempo, WNBA
Bill Gaskey
Co-Chair, Managing Partner
SponsorshipNext
Deb Lewis
CEO, City Events and Professor, George Brown Polytechnic
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