Ian Rolston is a creative soul, inspired by connecting humanity to what matters most. As an imaginative practitioner, Rolston’s passion for inventive design is most evident in his leadership approach and emphasis on design excellence. As a thought leader … Ian Rolston is a creative soul, inspired by connecting humanity to what matters most. As an imaginative practitioner, Rolston’s passion for inventive design is most evident in his leadership approach and emphasis on design excellence. As a thought leader and speaker, Ian has honed 20 years of skill in working in the Interior Design industry with transformative firms in Canada and in the US to position projects, craft content and deliver design thinking across multiple sectors such as Hospitality, Education, Transportation, Retail, Corporate and Residential. Rolston has collaborated with leaders of industry and companies across 3 continents. Firms include; Yabu Pushelberg, Hirsch Bedner Associates and HOK. Renowned companies include; Marriott, Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental, Starbucks, Rogers, TD, RBC and Wynn Developments, to name a few. Now collaborating with Decanthropy, a platform for new thinking in the inclusive design space, Rolston develops content that transforms the creative process for people, organizations and businesses globally. As “Lead Decanthropist”, Rolston conducts professional teams, collective acumen and expertise to orchestrate objectives with clarity, passion and consideration. He helps make the imagined real, by developing meaningful interactions that shape progressive business responses that distinguish collaborators’ spaces in the marketplace. A native of Toronto, Canada, of Bajan heritage and an Ontario College of Art and Design Alum, Ian is most at home where various perspectives intersect. Ian’s international travel, love of learning and people inform his affinity for intuitive leadership. Ian is passionate about compelling stories, architectural discipline, innovation, and artistic flair. His personal mandate is to inspire and support collaborators to create solutions that make a difference.

Trevor has recently been appointed CEO for the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), the national association for the interior design profession. Trevor has enjoyed a 35-year career as a professional interior designer along with nearly three decades of volu … Trevor has recently been appointed CEO for the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), the national association for the interior design profession. Trevor has enjoyed a 35-year career as a professional interior designer along with nearly three decades of volunteer service on provincial, national, and international boards, including the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO), the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the Society of British Interior Designers (SBID), and the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI). Trevor is highly respected in the interior design profession and has made a positive impact with IDC’s allied associations such as the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) and the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ). To IDC, he brings strong relationships with academia, government, media, industry partners and design trade shows and events. Since graduating from Ryerson’s School of Interior Design, “it has been a personal and professional priority of mine to strengthen and promote the position of the profession of interior design in Canada and around the world, and I look forward to devoting all of my time to this passion on behalf of IDC,” says Kruse.

Lisa Fulford-Roy, SVP Client Strategy of CBRE Canada is responsible for leading business solutions for CBRE clients and managing CBRE’s Workplace Strategy practice in Central and Eastern Canada. Lisa also serves on CBRE's Canadian management team and cont … Lisa Fulford-Roy, SVP Client Strategy of CBRE Canada is responsible for leading business solutions for CBRE clients and managing CBRE’s Workplace Strategy practice in Central and Eastern Canada. Lisa also serves on CBRE's Canadian management team and contributes to CBRE's corporate strategy initiatives. With over 25 years’ experience leading organizations through transformational change, Lisa partners with major Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations across Canada and globally to guide their workplace and occupancy solutions. Drawing on her design thinking methodology and comprehensive perspective, Lisa brings a problem-solving approach to the ever changing and complex business demands impacting future workplaces and workforces. Drawing on her expertise and insights, Lisa and her team align a client’s’ future workplace vision with their business priorities and frame a proactive roadmap for their long-term workplace occupancy strategy. Lisa is sought after by the broader industry in which she serves through speaking engagements, leadership in real estate member organization, masters student mentoring, vocational curriculum development and sessional teaching.

Tara Whittington's background in commercial interior design helped prepared her for her role as Architecture and Design Manager for Knoll. Tara understands the critical importance of the workplace to an organizations success and brings practical experien … Tara Whittington's background in commercial interior design helped prepared her for her role as Architecture and Design Manager for Knoll. Tara understands the critical importance of the workplace to an organizations success and brings practical experience in design, programing and project management to client and designer engagements. As the Workplace Leader for Canada, Tara serves as a regional extension of the Knoll Research and Workplace Strategy team. Leveraging Knoll’s research, experience and client base from across the globe, Tara brings workplace insights to clients across Canada.

Climbing the ranks from Senior Team Leader to Principal at Figure3, Suzanne Wilkinson understands the power of design. Working with some of the most prominent companies across North America over the past 20 years to design beautiful and engaging spaces in … Climbing the ranks from Senior Team Leader to Principal at Figure3, Suzanne Wilkinson understands the power of design. Working with some of the most prominent companies across North America over the past 20 years to design beautiful and engaging spaces in workplace, residential and retail, Suzanne is passionate about leading clients and the Figure3 team through a strategic and interactive design process starting with what is most important: a company’s core values. Intensely curious about the impact designed environments have on improving people’s lives, she is committed to promoting the value of design.