Diana Swain
A bit about Diana
- Media Expert and Advisor
- Crisis Communications
- Strategic Communications
Meet Diana Swain
One of Canada’s most widely-recognized journalists, Diana Swain earned multiple awards and widespread respect for her insightful storytelling, and on-air poise during an extraordinary 33-year career at CBC News. Diana’s journalistic journey took her around the globe, where she played a pivotal role reporting investigative stories and covering major events, including three Olympic games.
After a stellar on-air career in which she won the award for Best News Anchor three times, she moved into several senior editorial roles, including Executive Producer of the network’s esteemed Investigative Unit and later, documentary program: The Fifth Estate. In her final role with CBC, Diana was Managing Editor responsible for all network investigative programs.
Now, in her next professional chapter, Diana has formed Diana Swain Strategies, a bespoke Executive Coaching and Strategic Communications firm. In this role, she leverages her wealth of experience to assist corporate leaders in clearly articulating their message, strengthening their executive presence, and minimizing the need for crisis communications.
Diana 's Group Overview
Continuing her commitment to leadership, Diana Swain chairs a MacKay CEO Forum group in Toronto, further contributing to the development and growth of Canada’s business community and serves as a Strategic Advisor to MacKay CEO Forums.
Group Member Overview
Diana’s forum group has members from industry-leading organizations located in the GTA in Ontario.
Health and Wellness
Human Resources and Executive Search
Consulting
Meeting Locations
Diana’s forum group meets 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which is always hosted within the Greater Toronto Area.
Special Advisors
MacKay Chairs engage a committee of Special Advisors in their professional and group development, expanding the network and support available to our members and Chairs. These seasoned experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, elevating the quality of our Forums. By collaborating closely with Forum Chairs, they enhance the peer support system, tapping into a deeper pool of connections and expertise to foster even greater leadership development and business success.
Dina Shenouda
Business Development & Risk Management, Capital Markets
Dina is passionate about helping people and dedicated to empowering her clients with the knowledge they need to protect their businesses. With a strong expertise in insurance and risk management, she takes pride in guiding business owners through their coverage options, ensuring they have the right protection in place. Her approach is centered on education and empowerment, equipping clients with a clear understanding of their insurance policies so they can make informed decisions and maintain better control over their businesses.
Anita Stanga
Key Account Manager, Oncology
Anita Stanga is a visionary leader dedicated to transforming healthcare systems and optimizing patient journeys through collaborative, strategic, and cross-functional leadership. As a trusted advisor, she connects people and ideas to drive meaningful change in the industry. With a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, Anita leverages her expertise to implement innovative solutions that enhance organizational performance and improve patient outcomes.
WHAT CAN PEER LEARNING DO FOR YOU?
Vision
The collective group will be able to provide valuable insights as to future outcomes.
SHARED EXPERIENCE
A valuable platform for creating a collective narrative that strengthens connections and promotes a sense of community.
SUPPORT
Members find a supportive community that offers insights, understanding and creates a valuable network for navigating challenges and fostering personal growth.
