Our executive leadership team is responsible for effective leadership and overall management of the strategic direction, as well as day-to-day operations, ensuring we achieve the vision and strategic priorities of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).
With overall accountability for safety services and financial performance, the executive leadership team:
- Maintains a workplace environment with high morale and quality performance
- Ensures excellent customer relationships at all levels of interaction
- Leads by example to ensure application of best practices in safety service delivery and corporate support services
Bonnie Rose, TSSA President and CEO |
Bonnie Rose, P.Eng., was appointed President and CEO of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority effective April 4, 2018. Overseeing all aspects of TSSA’s business operations, Bonnie provides leadership on the overall direction and strategic priorities of the organization. Bonnie is focused on strengthening TSSA’s role as a well-respected leader in the safety industry and upholding safety excellence. Bonnie is a seasoned executive with a passion for safety and in-depth knowledge and experience in technical standards. This passion is evident in her previous executive positions as the former CEO and Registrar of Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority; President of the Canadian Standards Association Group - CSA Standards; and Vice President of Service Delivery and Service Quality with CSA International. Bonnie holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto, and a Chartered Director from The Directors College.
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Tom Ayres, Vice President and General Counsel |
 Tom Ayres is our Vice President and General Counsel, responsible for providing legal services and overall administration of our legal team.Tom provides counsel for a wide range of litigation in the areas of public safety and consumer protection, prosecuting offences under the legislation administered by TSSA and representing us at judicial review proceedings, statutory appeals and administrative tribunals. Before joining us in 1996, Tom was legal counsel for the Technical Standards Division at the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. He was project lead in the creation of the Technical Standards and Safety Act and its 17 associated regulations. Tom received his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario and was called to the bar in 1988. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science). |
Dan Brazier, Chief Financial Officer |
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Dan is a seasoned corporate finance executive with extensive experience in financial management, strategy development and implementation. Dan has performed interim management and consulting roles, most recently with the Ontario Securities Commission and Moneris, after a career in a range of executive finance roles in Canada and internationally with CIBC, Standard Chartered Bank and UBS. |
Alexandra Campbell, Vice President of Communications and Stakeholder Relations |
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Alexandra has extensive experience as a leader in strategic communications, stakeholder & media relations and marketing. For over 20 years, she has worked for government and government agencies at the provincial level in public policy and corporate affairs. Alexandra came to TSSA from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). She achieved her Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo. |
Laura Desjardins, Vice President of Human Resources |
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Laura has held executive positions in Human Resources at a number of organizations, including most recently Bell Canada Enterprises and Hewlett Packard. Laura has a strong track record in supporting organizations in strengthening their culture, developing HR solutions that are both impactful and customer oriented and implementing training programs to support employee development and advancement. |
Celso Mello, Chief Information Officer |
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Celso Mello joined TSSA as Chief Information Officer (CIO) in April 2019. Accountable for an IT plan that supports TSSA’s strategic objectives, Celso leads a team that provides reliable solutions across a diverse suite of digital tools and applications. He has 15 years of CIO experience and brings diverse experience with field service, manufacturing, software development and telecommunications firms. He has a proven track record of leading teams to support IT operations and deliver large-scale projects. Celso achieved his MBA from the University of Connecticut and is a regular IT guest speaker, lecturer and publisher of case studies and articles. |
Daniel Brazier CPA, CA is our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective December 1, 2018.
Alexandra Campbell joined TSSA as Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations in the fall of 2019 and has responsibility for effective education and outreach on public safety matters, meaningful engagement with stakeholders and ensuring transparency and value in communications with regulated parties and the public.
Laura Desjardins joined TSSA as Vice President, Human Resources effective January 7, 2019. 
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