Announcing Manijeh Colabella and Jodi Butts as Partners at WATSON

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We are thrilled to announce that Jodi Butts and Manijeh Colabella are now Partners at WATSON!  

Manijeh and Jodi have consistently demonstrated exceptional skills, expertise, and dedication to our clients and our firm as we continue our mission to help boards shape the future. Their exemplary performance, strategic thinking, and strong leadership qualities make them outstanding additions to our leadership team. 

With a deep background in corporate governance and legal counsel, Manijeh Colabella has been a valuable asset to the WATSON team. Through governance reviews, board and director evaluations, governance structure and framework development, facilitated conversations and governance education, Manijeh works with boards on a wide range of complex issues of governance, strategy, and board-management relationships, and has a passion and unique expertise for navigating organizations through transition and change. She is renowned for providing thoughtful insight and expertise to boards and management teams that are practical, effective and enhance their organization’s success. 

Likewise, Jodi Butts has been an invaluable contributor to our firm’s growth and reputation. With an extensive background in board governance and deep industry knowledge, she has consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of the challenges faced by modern boards. Jodi’s ability to connect governance with people, strategy, and operations and bring a wealth of practical know-how to boards and executive teams has been instrumental in helping our clients feel confident and ready to lead their organizations. 

We are excited to witness the continued growth and success that Manijeh and Jodi will bring to WATSON as Partners. Their insights and leadership will undoubtedly elevate our services to new heights and strengthen our position as trusted advisors to boards across Canada. Manijeh and Jodi join fellow Partners: Sid Hathiramani, John Jennings, Rachel O’Connor, Sharon Rudy, Barb Schimnowsky, and Founder and CEO Liz Watson.  

Congratulations once again to Jodi and Manijeh! We look forward to the bright future you will help us shape at WATSON.

Announcing Manijeh Colabella and Jodi Butts as Partners at WATSON

August 22, 2023 by Watson
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We are thrilled to announce that Jodi Butts and Manijeh Colabella are now Partners at WATSON!  

Manijeh and Jodi have consistently demonstrated exceptional skills, expertise, and dedication to our clients and our firm as we continue our mission to help boards shape the future. Their exemplary performance, strategic thinking, and strong leadership qualities make them outstanding additions to our leadership team. 

With a deep background in corporate governance and legal counsel, Manijeh Colabella has been a valuable asset to the WATSON team. Through governance reviews, board and director evaluations, governance structure and framework development, facilitated conversations and governance education, Manijeh works with boards on a wide range of complex issues of governance, strategy, and board-management relationships, and has a passion and unique expertise for navigating organizations through transition and change. She is renowned for providing thoughtful insight and expertise to boards and management teams that are practical, effective and enhance their organization’s success. 

Likewise, Jodi Butts has been an invaluable contributor to our firm’s growth and reputation. With an extensive background in board governance and deep industry knowledge, she has consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of the challenges faced by modern boards. Jodi’s ability to connect governance with people, strategy, and operations and bring a wealth of practical know-how to boards and executive teams has been instrumental in helping our clients feel confident and ready to lead their organizations. 

We are excited to witness the continued growth and success that Manijeh and Jodi will bring to WATSON as Partners. Their insights and leadership will undoubtedly elevate our services to new heights and strengthen our position as trusted advisors to boards across Canada. Manijeh and Jodi join fellow Partners: Sid Hathiramani, John Jennings, Rachel O’Connor, Sharon Rudy, Barb Schimnowsky, and Founder and CEO Liz Watson.  

Congratulations once again to Jodi and Manijeh! We look forward to the bright future you will help us shape at WATSON.

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