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Nick Chambers

Nick Chamber

Nick Chambers

Executive-in-Residence

Bio

Nick Chambers is an Executive-in-Residence at Rotman.

Nick Chambers brings a fresh approach to executive recruitment, combining his expertise in leadership development, organization performance consulting, board governance, and client service. Nick is adept at aligning strategic executive talent insights and solutions to the specific needs of his clients. He is passionate about the social impact sector, and the critical role of higher education, healthcare, and not-for-profit institutions in creating vibrant communities and societies. He is a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms.

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Professional Focus

  • Nearly 20 years’ consulting experience, working across multiple sectors and industries with a focus on leadership development and workforce optimization
  • Particular expertise in performance improvement, professional and organizational development
  • Specialty in board governance within the not-for-profit sector

Business Expertise

  • Partner and Senior Consultant with Benchmark Performance, a leading consulting firm specializing in performance improvement, professional development, training and coaching
  • Began career in brain injury rehabilitation and return-to-work assistance for injured employees

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences

Global Cross-Sector Practices

  • Social Impact

Additional Expertise

  • CEO & Board Services
  • Higher Education
  • Not-For-Profit
  • Human Resources
  • Professional Services

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from McMaster University

Affiliations & Awards

  • Executive-in-Residence, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
  • Council Member, AESC Diversity Leadership Council
  • Selection Committee Member, CivicAction’s DiverseCity Fellowship for emerging city-builders (2011 – present)
  • Board Director (2011 – 2017), and Chair, Granting Liaison Committee (2013 – 2017), Ontario Trillium Foundation
  • Board Director (2003 – 2012), Vice President (2008 – 2010), and President/Chair (2010 – 2011) Canadian Club of Toronto