Hi; I'm Jon --
TMU Board of Governors Candidate
Hi, I'm Jon Lowe
I’m a seasoned people and talent leader—and a proud alumni of Toronto Metropolitan University, where I earned my MBA in Strategic Human Resource Management in 2011. Over the course of my career, I’ve helped build and scale teams across global tech and fintech companies. Along the way, I’ve learned how powerful it is to intentionally connect people, purpose, and real opportunity.
I’m now looking to give back to the institution that gave me the foundation for my career—and to help ensure today’s students and recent graduates have even stronger pathways into meaningful work.
I’m running for the Board of Governors because I want to ensure that the focus of the university remains singularly focused on optimizing for student outcomes.
Optimize for Student Outcomes. Period.
Customer centricity has shaped my career—and TMU should apply the same lens: design everything around one goal—delivering real student value and launching graduates into the future with confidence.
Platform Fundamentals:
Real outcomes for students and alumni – keeping career readiness and post-graduation success at the center of Board decisions.
Industry partnerships that actually convert – investing in employer relationships that pipe students into internships, co-ops and ultimately meaningful careers for TMU students.
An alumni network that opens doors – mobilizing alumni for mentorship, hiring, funding, and real access to opportunity; and creating enduring value and network for alumni.
Funded, scalable student-led programs – building, funding and fostering student led initiatives that create value for students; and connect them with industry.
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SOME MORE ABOUT ME
I'm a builder at heart.
I’m an HR leader who’s been around the block with experience in both Canada and the US. I specialize in operations, tech, and financial services. I thrive on leading businesses through growth spurts and love being able to provide support to teams up to and including leadership teams, CEOs and boards.
I've had a chance work with some wicked smart people and building some amazing products and companies.
Keep scrolling for a few things that I think were pretty neat.
Cool stuff I've had the opportunity to help build.
Original Amazon Canada Startup Team (2012)
-first HR leader (ever) for Western Canada
Build out of Amazon NACF North East (2016)
-first Amazon Robotics facility in the North East
Revolut NYC original team (2019)
-back when we were still valued at $550M and on the path to $75B, and becoming Europe's largest fintech)
eToro pre-IPO SPAC team (2021)
-well, almost SPAC team
DailyPay Team (2023)
<shhhhh... exciting things to come here>
Forbes HR Council Contributor (2023-2025)
-contributor on a whole host of topics
Other cool things I've had the opportunity to work on.
I've been incredibly lucky to have been surrounded by some wicked smart people presented with some incredible opportunities. Here's a few that I'm especially proud of.
IN THE MEDIA
A few places you may have have seen me...
STUFF I TALK ABOUT:
Topic areas that I do a bunch of thinking about (and sometimes some writing about)
Strategies To Sustain Morale During Company Cuts; Performance Management: Tested Tips For An Effective Process; Steps To Ensure Compliance With Regional Labor Laws And Regulations; Expert Strategies To Boost Employee Retention In High-Turnover Roles; Salary Negotiation Tips To Help You Earn Your Worth; Reasons Swift, Clear Communication Is Key During The Hiring Process; Strategies To Help Applicants Cope With Job Rejection And Ghosting; Be A Pioneer And Embrace America’s Work Revolution; Worried About HR Burnout? Strategies To Prevent 'Empathy Fatigue'; Understanding The Impact Of Workplace Culture On Employee Engagement; Transforming Onboarding Processes For Long-Term Success; Building Trust And Transparency In Leadership; Navigating Challenges In Remote Work Environments; The Role Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Organizational Success; How To Foster A Feedback-Driven Workplace; Aligning Employee Goals With Organizational Objectives; Adapting To Technological Advances In Human Resources; Cultivating Resilience And Agility In Teams; Best Practices For Balancing Work And Life; Supporting Mental Health In The Workplace; Establishing Meaningful Career Development Programs; Retaining Top Talent Through Employee Recognition; The Future Of Work: Trends And Predictions For HR Leaders; Building An Inclusive Environment That Promotes Innovation; Empowering Teams Through Collaborative Leadership; Enhancing Productivity Through Effective Time Management Strategies; Managing Change With Empathy And Strategy; Leveraging Data To Drive HR Decision-Making; The Importance Of Succession Planning For Organizational Stability; Developing Leaders From Within: A Pathway To Success; Addressing Workplace Conflict With Confidence And Fairness; Harnessing The Power Of Employee Advocacy; Strengthening Employer Branding Through Authentic Storytelling.