Jim Doherty, Appointed Chair, Junior Achievement of Canada

Xerox Canada Ltd. has a long-standing relationship with Junior Achievement of Canada (JA Canada); a relationship largely predicated on the belief that investing in tomorrow’s next generation of leaders requires more than just money… it requires time. As part of his ongoing commitment to JA Canada, its mission and the like-minded cultural values of Xerox, Jim Doherty - Vice President and General Manager, Central Sales and Operations, Xerox Canada Ltd., takes over as Chair of the Board at a time when technology will pave the way for program expansion and an exciting future.

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Recently, upon taking the helm, Jim noted: “As business leaders and mentors we have to continue to inspire our youth if, as an organization, we want to remain successful at giving them the confidence and knowledge they need to define their personal success, be workforce ready and pursue their dreams. How do we do it… we do it by demonstrating leadership… innovation, creativity and collaboration.”

And, for a company that is technology-based, it is not a coincidence but perhaps more by design that Jim’s sentiments are closely aligned with those of Xerox CEO Ursula Burns: “Companies like Xerox succeed through innovation, collaboration and the fresh ideas of our people. If we can inspire someone today, perhaps their dreams and efforts will shape our products, performance and workplace in the not too distant future.”

These findings could not come at a more important time as JA prepares to bring forward a new strategic plan and brand framework. Specifically, the organization will be looking, in part, to expand the reach of its program delivery; to make an even greater, more meaningful impact, with the addition of digital learning to its traditional classroom delivery model. The integration of technology will create a world of limitless possibilities for JA and, not unlike the Xerox, success will depend heavily on innovation, collaboration and fresh ideas.

Members of the recently elected 2011/2012 Junior Achievement of Canada, Board of Directors include:

Jim Doherty, ChairVice President & General Manager, Central Sales OperationsXerox Canada Limited

Neil Harrison, Vice Chair and TreasurerPartner, Financial Services Industry, Assurance & AdvisoryDeloitte & Touche LLP

Jeffrey Singer, Secretary and Legal CounselPartnerStikeman Elliott LLP

Louise Mitchell, Immediate Past ChairSenior Vice President, Sales, Client Strategy, Life and Health Products,TD Insurance

Lynn ClarkSenior Partner, Financial ServicesDeloitte & Touche LLP

Brian McMillanPresidentHolland College

Scott McGeachyPresidentMcGeachy Farms 1997 Ltd.

Norm AttridgeAssistant Vice President, Business ServicesEnVision Credit Union

Brenda BrownSenior Vice President, Human ResourcesCompass Group Canada

Valerie CampbellPrincipalValerie Campbell & Associates

Dr. Mary Anne ChambersSenior Vice-President (retired)Scotiabank

David GordonManaging PartnerCohn & Wolfe

Tim HewatPartnerAmrop Knightsbridge Executive Search

Dr. Bill HogarthDirector of Education (retired)York Region District School Board

Joseph MardiniVice President, Data Center SolutionsBell Canada

Jamie O’BornPresidentThe Printing House Ltd.

Brian PhillipsVice President (retired)RBC Phillips Hager & North Investment Counsel

Roberto SbrugneraSenior Director Treasury, Risk and Investor RelationsMetro Inc.

Core Facts

For over 55 years, as the largest youth education organization in Canada, JA has been inspiring and preparing more than 2.7M youth to succeed in an ever-changing global economy. Last year alone, over 216,000 students in 400+ communities benefited from JA programs that were delivered by more than 13,000 dedicated business mentors who collectively presented in excess of 1.4M hours of instructional time. But for all of its success, it was not until recently that JA Canada realized the true value of its impact
Making an Impact, Assessing Junior Achievement of Canada’s Value Creation, a report conducted and released by the Boston Consulting Group, concludes JA has over-delivered on all three of its main pillars.
Financial Literacy: JA produces financially literate graduates that save more, borrow less and enjoy increased prosperity. A majority of JA alumni (over 75%) credit the organization as being the driving force behind their financial literacy and decision making skills, analytical abilities and business sense.
Work Readiness: JA graduates are better prepared for the workforce, resulting in accelerated career tracks, altered trajectories and more skilled employees for employers. A majority of alumni cite their participation in JA as providing a significant impact on their ability to get a job, perform on the job and attain increased incomes – 50% higher on average.
Entrepreneurship: JA also produces graduates who are more likely to become entrepreneurs, create jobs and power our economy. Alumni attribute JA as being the catalyst that gave them the confidence and ambition to open their own businesses and transform their lives.

Quotes

When asked what he hopes to bring to the role Jim noted: “With over a decade of senior leadership experience, an in-depth understanding of regional differences and an intrinsic desire to make a meaningful difference, it’s a challenge I look forward to tackling. Most of all, just like at Xerox, I intend to keep it fast, focused, flexible and perhaps most of all… fun. Xerox and JA have a lot more in common that people might think.”

Jim Doherty, Chair, Junior Achievement of Canada, Board of Directors

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30th November 2011