Jane Cooke-Lauder

Dr. Cooke-Lauder is the President and CEO of Bataleur Enterprises, a Toronto-based boutique. With over twenty years of experience, she is a sought-after speaker on change and innovation leadership, specializing in governance and strategic consulting for the not-for-profit sector. Jane's diverse career includes sports management, marketing, investment banking, strategic and change management consulting, and quality management training.

Having worked and taught on three continents, Jane is passionate about improving the lives of women and children globally. She focuses on developing women leaders, promoting interorganizational collaboration, and creating new business and governance models for the 21st century. An outdoor enthusiast, she was married in Botswana and seizes every opportunity to escape to the African bush.

Jane holds key roles as the Vice-Chair of the Zulu Women Empowerment and Education Foundation, Vice-Chair of EthicalCoach, and chair of the Governance Committee at Canada's Ballet Jorgen. She is a graduate of the Advanced Level, Canadian Board Diversity Council's Director Education Program.