Soula Courlas

Partner

Soula brings more than 25 years of experience as a senior executive, professional services leader, and trusted advisor, working with organizations across the private and public sectors. She has held senior leadership roles at PwC, Accenture, KPMG, and Deloitte, advising boards, CEOs, and senior leaders on leadership, succession, organizational effectiveness, and complex change. Her expertise spans family enterprise, executive advisory, and organizational transformation. Soula combines practical executive leadership experience with a deep understanding of the people, culture, and relationships that shape organizational success.

Experience and Credentials

  • More than 25 years of experience in executive leadership, management consulting, and organizational transformation across the private and public sectors
  • Former Partner at PwC, where she served as National Leader of Organization Design and Transformation and Interim Chief People Officer
  • Previously held senior leadership roles at Accenture, KPMG, and Deloitte, including National Leader of People & Change at KPMG
  • Earlier leadership roles at Power Financial and Bell Canada, focused on organizational development, workforce transformation, and change management
  • Chair of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) and Certified Executive Coach
  • Completed the Board Diversity Network’s Board Development Program
  • Holds certifications in mediation and interest-based negotiation, Hogan leadership assessments, applied positive psychology, and change management
  • Holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Western University and has completed executive management programs at the Rotman School of Management and Ivey Business School

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