Bio:

Peggy Van de Plassche is a strategic advisor, board member, and executive leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. With a career spanning venture capital, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship, Peggy has helped financial institutions, healthcare companies, and technology firms unlock growth, drive transformation, and deliver sustained value to stakeholders.

She has worked with some of North America’s most respected organizations—including BMO, CIBC, OMERS, HOOPP, and CI Financial—on mandates involving capital allocation, digital innovation, and business model reinvention. She has spoken at premier industry events such as Money 20/20, Collision, and CEO Global Network.

Known for her sharp strategic thinking and pragmatic approach, Peggy brings a global lens to value creation—drawing on experience in North America and Europe, and across public and private markets. She is currently focused on driving performance in private equity-backed businesses and supporting institutional investors in building more resilient, future-ready portfolios.

Speaking Topics:

Value Creation in an Age of Disruption
What CEOs must know about how capital is changing.  How global investors are rethinking performance—and what that means for your company’s strategy, valuation, and future.

Harnessing AI for Strategic Growth
AI is not just a tech trend—it’s a boardroom imperative. A pragmatic guide to leveraging AI agents and automation to future-proof your business model.

From Silicon Valley to Sovereign Capital
How geopolitics, AI, and capital flows are redrawing the global business map—and what boards must do to stay relevant.

The Calm Edge
How high-performers lead with serenity and strategic courage.  Tools and stories from the frontlines of transformation, investment, and personal reinvention.

Microdosing for Modern Leaders
Demystifying the science and practice behind microdosing. How executives are using this wellness frontier to unlock calm, creativity, and clarity—ethically and safely.

Navigating Career Change in Midlife
For executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders at a crossroads: how to reframe, rebrand, and rediscover purpose at any stage.

How to Write a Book (Without Losing Your Mind or Voice)
From concept to publishing, a candid roadmap to getting your ideas into the world—without becoming someone you're not.

Healthcare as an Investment Megatrend
How capital is flowing into human and animal health, financing models, and new care platforms—and what it means for investors and innovators.

The Business of Better Living
Biohacking, longevity, microdosing, wellness: how consumer demands are reshaping entire industries—and what companies need to know.