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An accomplished leader with experience across private sector, government, and advisory roles, Anar brings a deep foundation in strategy, project management, change leadership, communications, and organizational effectiveness. She has led enterprise-level initiatives in leadership development, cultural transformation, and operational excellence — known for turning complex challenges into clear, actionable roadmaps.

Before co-founding The Alinea Project, Anar served as Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Steel Canada and as a Corporate Director for Pioneer Steel, where she contributed to governance, strategic planning, and growth. Previously, she led Learning, Leadership and Talent Development for the Government of Alberta and held consulting roles with Deloitte Consulting LLP, supporting public- and private-sector clients through transformation and performance improvement.

Anar holds a B.A. in International Development and Labour Relations from McGill University, an M.B.A. from the Wharton School specializing in Organizational Effectiveness and Human Capital Strategy, and an M.Ed. from Harvard University focused on Entrepreneurship and Adult Learning — a blend of expertise she brings to organizations seeking strategic clarity and sustainable impact.

With nearly two decades of executive experience at RBC, Nadim brings deep expertise in people leadership, strategic planning, and organizational change. He has led multi-branch operations, guided large-scale cultural and structural integrations, and overseen HR transformation across thousands of employees — always grounded in an approach that connects strategy to execution and people to purpose.

Known for his mix of visionary thinking and human-centered leadership, Nadim has built a reputation for helping organizations thrive in moments of complexity. His work blends data-driven insight with a strong coaching ethos, enabling teams and leaders to move from intention to meaningful, measurable impact.

Before co-founding The Alinea Project, Nadim spent 19 years at RBC in progressively senior leadership roles, driving performance, engagement, and transformation at regional and enterprise levels. A graduate of the McGill–HEC Montréal Executive MBA program, he is fluent in English and French and brings a bilingual, cross-functional lens to every engagement.

With more than a decade of experience in communications, digital transformation, and learning, Aliya brings a rare combination of creative strategy and technical expertise. She has led national initiatives in internal and external communications, user experience, change management, and AI-enabled process design. Her work spans industries—from public sector and education to non-profits and community organizations—where she’s known for turning complex ideas into clear strategies and scalable systems.

Before co-founding The Alinea Project, Aliya held senior communications and editorial leadership roles with the Aga Khan Development Network, the University of Waterloo, and Imprint Publications, overseeing digital modernization, content ecosystems, and high-impact storytelling.