Desirée Bombenon

The United Nations Economic and Social Council recognized Desirée as a transformational leader naming her “Champion of Sustainable Development” and honouring her with the ‘Enabler of Vision’ award at the 2017 UN Summit in New York for her work to educate women and girls in underserved communities. The UN Global Compact awarded her one of Canada’s SDG Pioneers for 2022. Desirée was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2023 for her community service to Albertans and Canadians.​

Awarded RBC’s Women’s Entrepreneur for 2020, Ernst & Young 2019 Entrepreneur of the year for the Prairies in Communication Technology, she is a bold innovator, futurist, and purpose driven leader. Her portfolio includes business strategy, social enterprise, and culture building. Desirée was inducted into the WXN Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of fame in 2022 after being recognized for the 4th time. She is an active member of several organizations including YPO and International Women’s Forum and has chaired several industry boards and focus groups. She is a past director of the National Music Centre, is a past Chair of YPO Alberta Chapter, a past Chair of YPO Canada Region, Past Chair for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, and Past Chair with CAMX, the Canadian Call Management Association. She is the Chair of the YPO Sustainable Business Network, a cohort for Singularity University and a Harvard University Alumni for the Advanced Leadership Initiative. Desiree was appointed to the UN Global Compact Network Canada Board January 2024. She is involved in mentorship programs in her community and through Women’s Executive Network. Desirée is a CIAC Certified Strategic Leader and earned both an Executive MBA through Queen’s Smith School of Business and her Certificate of Social Impact from Queens University. She is the recipient of the 30% Club Scholarship for Queens.​

During her tenure as CEO of SureCall, Desirée pivoted her company for social good and through the "GoodCall" program established SureCall as a "purpose driven" organization. SureCall became a Certified B Corp in April of 2019 and was named a ‘Best For the World’ Honouree in 2019, 2021, & 2022 rounding out Desirée's vision of utilizing business as a Force for Good.