Karrie Smith

Karrie Smith is a seasoned professional in business continuity and crisis management with extensive experience in multiple industries. Currently serving as Sr. Director of Enterprise Crisis and Continuity at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan since August 2023, Karrie previously held roles at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada as Director of Internal Risk Management and at Royal Bank of Canada as Director of Business Continuity Strategy, Standards and Advisory. Karrie's earlier positions include Senior Manager for Business Continuity and Physical Security at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, and various leadership roles at Canadian Tire, where responsibilities encompassed the development and implementation of business continuity strategies, crisis management frameworks, and compliance measures. Karrie is further enhancing expertise through a foundational certificate in Business Administration and Management at Schulich ExecEd.