Canada’s Chartered Directors

The Directors College is pleased to present Canada’s Chartered Directors. The graduates listed below have completed The Chartered Director Program, an intensive individual examination, and have met the other requirements to become a Chartered Director (C.Dir.)

The Directors College and the Collège des administrateurs de sociétés (CAS) of Université Laval have a reciprocal agreement, whereby their respective designations – Chartered Director (C.Dir.) and Administrateur de sociétés certifié (ASC) are recognized as equivalent.

To see the ASC Graduates who also hold the Chartered Director designation please click here.

C.Dir. Graduates

Mr. Ian C. Tudhope, C.Dir.
Principal, Axia Capital Limited


Mr. Tudhope established an independent communication and design practice in 1980. As the co-founder of Tudhope Associates in 1984, he was responsible for the company's growth into Canada's leading brand consulting practice. For twenty years Mr. Tudhope provided strategic planning and brand counsel to leading corporations and consumer businesses in North America.

In 2000 he completed the sale of the firm to Omnicom, a Fortune 500 global marketing company, and the subsequent integration with its subsidiary Interbrand, the world's leading brand consultancy. As Co-CEO and then Chairman of Interbrand Canada, Mr. Tudhope developed corporate strategy, and established cultural integration while driving performance and recognition in North America.

Currently, as principal of Axia Capital Limited, Mr. Tudhope is focused on investment activities in both the private and public markets, with a particular focus on early stage companies. Axia was founded in 2004, and actively seeks to take equity positions in companies where it can contribute to management through the development of business strategy and corporate governance.

Mr. Tudhope is Chair of International Club Network, a virtual club that provides access to a collection of private clubs around the world, as well as preferred access to public golf courses, resorts and travel opportunities. He also sits on the board of Osler Bluff Ski Club in Collingwood, Ontario, and was formerly a director of The Design Exchange, Canada's design museum and centre for research and education.

As a graduate of the Director's College at McMaster University, Mr. Tudhope is a chartered professional corporate director. He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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What our graduates say?

“I thought the entire program was very well developed and comprehensive. You never know what to expect when you sign-up for these programs and this exceeded my expectations and was a great learning opportunity.”

James Scongack, Head of Corporate Affairs, Bruce Power LP

“I found the Chartered Director Program to be an excellent forum to understand how strong governance complements effective management. The ability to create and execute an effective strategy is significantly enhanced by a robust process inclusive of board engagement where the right questions are asked and expected outcomes are identified. I truly enjoyed the setting which fostered a strong level of interaction that was supported by quality presentations and material. As CEO of a Shared Service Organization set to deliver benefits to its members, I see the advantage of having a number of our board members participating in this program.”

Tony Di Emanuele, MBA, C.Dir., President and CEO, Mohawk Shared Services

“I found the Directors College to be an excellent survey of the important matters of which a director must be aware in today’s corporate environment. The quality of the presentation and materials was first-rate and the perspectives gained were invaluable. I would highly recommend the Directors College.”

The Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C., C.Dir., Former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister

“The changes that impact corporate governance are establishing a pattern of increased accountability for the delivery of long-term value to customers, shareholders, employees and society. Proper corporate governance is now being defined to include knowledge of critical elements such as risk management and the measurement of strategic performance. At the end of the day, each board will be judged on its ability to effectively deliver value, rather than on its structure. The Directors College innovative program fills a unique and important gap in providing knowledge and insight as to how this expectation can be met. CMA Canada is pleased to be a sponsor of this timely initiative.”

Steve Vieweg, C.Dir., Director, Executive Development, I.H. Asper School of Business – University of Manitoba

“As an organization focused on educating corporate secretaries, the ICSA believes in furthering the potential of board members to better contribute to building effective governance structures. Given the key role of directors and corporate secretaries in applying proper boardroom practices, corporations need to ensure that these individuals meet a professional standard. The Directors College curriculum covers all the formal regulatory issues for directors and also addresses the informal skills of building effective and appropriate relationships with senior management. We see significant benefits to this program and ICSA is pleased to endorse it.”

Lynn Beauregard, Executive Director, Chartered Secretaries Canada

“The Directors College has developed a director education program which goes well beyond the fundamentals to address the structures and the behavioural components of principle-based governance. I am proud to be associated with the Directors College and I am honoured to lend my name to the College’s graduate award. ”

Gilbert Bennett, Director and Recently-Retired Chairman of the Board, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

“Our strategy is to raise the horizons and potential of directors by deepening and enriching their knowledge and application of advanced skills. Increasing the effectiveness of existing directors and broadening the pool of potential directors will contribute to the professionalism of boards across Canada.”

David Beatty, Managing Director, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance