Michele Darling

Michele has had a renowned career both in Canada and in the United States. She was the first female in banking history to assume a senior role when she was named Executive Vice-President, Human Resources for CIBC. Her passion for employee learning and development has been recognized throughout Canada, and she has served as Chair of the Canadian Banking Institute. In 1996, Michele assumed the role of EVP HR, for Prudential of America followed by EVP, Corporate Governance in 1999. She was also Chair of Prudential Foundation, implementing innovative programs such as the Prudential Young Entrepreneurs.

In 2000, Michele was named Human Resources Executive of the Year in the United States. In 2001, she was inducted into the National Human Resources Academy in recognition of her lifelong achievement in the field. A committed volunteer and philanthropist, she and her husband Michael Eagen created The Halo Foundation, supporting early childhood learning and youth leadership upon their return to Canada. Michele is also the benefactor of The Darling Home for Kids located in Milton.

In 2007 Michele became a Director of the Credit Valley Hospital Foundation and was appointed as the Foundation Board’s Chair in 2011. In 2012, Michele played an integral role in the amalgamation of the Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre Foundations and became Chair of the amalgamated Foundation in 2013.

Michele joined the THP Board in 2013. Michele has served as the Chair of the Governance and Human Resources Committee and as the Chair of the Priorities and Planning Committee.