Debbie Ford Email & Phone Number

Oakville, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

A key member of Borden Ladner Gervais' CCM and SBL’s leadership team and driver of its business development and marketing strategy. I am fortunate to participate in the success story of the largest full-service Canadian law firm committed to offering comprehensive legal and business solutions to businesses worldwide: “Your ambition. Our advice.” Visit blg.com to learn more.

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Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Member of KPMG's National Audit Leadership Team. Leads all marketing, business development and sales support programs as it relates to the firm's Audit practice, its largest service offering. Oversees and provides direction to the partnership as it relates to the firm's Governance program.

Worldwide, Oo

PMO Team Leader who developed the strategy and communications plan for a cross-selling program that generated $86.6 million in its first year. Also drove the account planning process and refined the key client account program, ensuring the partners were continuing to grow and protect their client base. Reported to the firm's Managing Partner.

Worldwide, Oo

Developed the national marketing/communications plan for two industries and collaborated with global and regional marketing leads to ensure intergration and alignment. Architect behind the Deloitte/IPAC Public Sector Leadership Awards (leadershipawards.ca). Worked closely with firm leadership to realize business objectives and recommend strategies for elevating the firm’s presence and strengthening its brand in the marketplace. Reported to the National Public Sector and Energy & Resources Leaders and was a member of their executive leadership team.

Toronto, On, Ca

Led a national team of marketing professionals who supported the firm’s nine offices (including New York and London, UK) through the development and evaluation of firm-wide marketing and business development programs. Contributed to the enhancement and protection of the firm’s reputation, including maintaining and protecting the firm’s corporate identity, owning the management of core information about the firm and leading firm-wide advertising initiatives. Reported to the National Marketing Director.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Created and implemented the firm’s public relations program, resulting in a 25% increase in media interviews. Drafted and edited all internal and external marketing/communications materials, including requests for proposals, lawyer profiles, brochures and newsletters to ensure firm-wide consistency of key messages and brand standards. Reported to the Marketing Partner.

Led a team that created the first online web presence and wrote all of the content. Led the firm’s Y2K marketing campaign that resulted in $1 million in firm revenue. Reported to the Executive Director and Marketing Committee.

Ca

Icd-Rotman Governance Essentials Program

Boardroom Financial Essentials

Certificate, Agility In Leadership

Certificate, Digital Marketing

Public Relations