What WXN does

WXN (Women's Executive Network) is a privately held, Toronto-based membership organization founded in 1997 that delivers professional development, networking, and awards programs targeted at women in executive and emerging-leadership roles across Canada. Operating with a staff of 11-50 employees under Owner and CEO Sherri Stevens, WXN runs a portfolio of programs centered on three pillars: WXN Academe (a virtual hub for leadership development, coaching, and inclusion training), GAIL (Global Alliance for Inclusive Leadership, a corporate coalition with at least 13 named enterprise members including BMO, CIBC, CN, CPKC, TD, Scotiabank, RBC, MLSE, and Hyundai), and the flagship Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards. The organization generates revenue through corporate memberships, individual memberships, and event-based revenue including the Top 100 Awards Gala, Bold Convos summits (expanded in 2025 to Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver), the inaugural GAIL Conference & Awards Gala, and the year-round Boldly Forward Leadership Learning Series. Pricing is tiered across event access (e.g., Bold Convos ranging from $99 to $379 depending on tier and member status) and enterprise sponsorship tiers (Platinum, Gold), with Postmedia serving as National Media Partner.

The underlying technology layer is a community-facing membership platform with standard OAuth-based social login via Facebook and LinkedIn; no proprietary AI, API, or platform extensibility is disclosed. WXN's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on flagship gatherings, corporate partnership channels, email marketing, social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X), and earned media through Postmedia to drive both individual member acquisition and corporate renewal. The customer base spans individual professional women across career stages, corporate HR and DEI leaders, C-suite executives, and male allies, primarily within Canadian enterprises in financial services, transportation, government, sports and entertainment, and consumer sectors. Operationally, WXN appears as a mature, founder/management-controlled organization with no disclosed institutional investment, M&A activity, or external funding rounds, generating revenue solely through operating activities.

Name

WXN

Legal name

WXN - Women's Executive Network

Website

https://wxnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WXN is a Toronto-based membership organization that delivers professional development, networking, and the Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards to women leaders and corporate DEI partners across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development & Executive Networking

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Virtual, Hybrid & Livestream Event Coordination (HSACAAAO), Learning Experience Design (LXD) & UX for Learning (EDAGAKAF)

Keywords

• Women's executive network
• Professional development programs
• Leadership awards recognition
• Inclusive leadership coalition
• Corporate membership events

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Memberships: Organizations pay for corporate membership to access WXN's network, professional development programs, and partnership opportunities through the GAIL (Global Alliance for Inclusive Leadership) coalition.
2. Individual Memberships: Individual professionals pay membership fees to access exclusive content, events, networking, and professional development through WXN Academe.
3. Event Tickets and Sponsorships: Revenue from ticket sales for Bold Convos summits, Top 100 Awards Gala, and GAIL Conference. Sponsorship opportunities at various tiers (Platinum, Gold, etc.) for event branding and access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WXN operates a membership-based professional development and networking organization for women in leadership, selling individual memberships and corporate GAIL (Global Alliance for Inclusive Leadership) memberships. Its deliverables include the flagship Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, the WXN Academe professional development hub, Bold Convos summits, the Boldly Forward Leadership Learning Series, coaching programs, inclusion and belonging workshops, and the CEDI Summit, all delivered through in-person events, virtual programming, and an online member community.

Product overview

WXN (Women's Executive Network) operates as a membership-based professional development and networking organization offering a platform-plus-programs architecture. The core offering comprises WXN Academe as the central hub for professional growth, supplemented by the flagship Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, GAIL (Global Alliance for Inclusive Leadership), and Bold Convos summits. Key programs include the Boldly Forward Leadership Learning Series, Inclusion and Belonging Workshops, RAW Courage Coaching, Master Coach Xcelerator Program, CEDI Summit, and GAIL Awards. Together, these products provide a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing professional development, networking, thought leadership, inclusion advocacy, and celebration of women's achievements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GAIL: WXN's Global Alliance for Inclusive Leadership - a partnership of corporate members and global thought leaders championing inclusion and belonging for women in the workplace through bold and inclusive leadership.
• WXN Academe
• Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards

Products and services

• WXN Academe
• Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards
• GAIL (Global Alliance for Inclusive Leadership)
• Bold Convos Summit Exclusive summit series featuring WXN's Award-winning Alumni speakers with keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Held across Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.
• Boldly Forward Leadership Learning Series Year-round virtual learning journey designed to elevate boldness through purpose, confidence, and action. Features WXN-vetted Master Coach Xcelerator Program coaches guiding participants through impactful exercises and essential leadership tools.
• Inclusion and Belonging Workshops Hands-on workshops led by inclusion and belonging experts covering topics such as EDI metrics, employee engagement surveys, and EDI strategy. Includes webinars presented with the Diversity Institute and the 50-30 Challenge.
• RAW Courage Coaching Personalized coaching program providing guidance for navigating professional journeys, offered as part of WXN's professional development offerings within the Academe.
• Master Coach Xcelerator Program Comprehensive coach training program featured within the Leadership Learning Series, with facilitators who are distinguished coaches with experience helping bold women thrive in their leadership journeys.
• CEDI Summit Nationally-recognized Canadian Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit providing practical and informative workshops and meaningful discussions about creating inclusive workplaces.
• GAIL Conference & Awards Gala Annual virtual conference and awards gala recognizing inclusion and belonging champions including Executive Sponsors, Global Thought Leaders, MLSE Inclusion & Belonging Leaders, Inclusion Vanguard, Ally of Excellence, and Workplace Impact awards. Features expert speakers, networking, professional development, and awards recognition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 62% of GAIL members are Racialized, Black and/or Person of Colour, and Native Americans
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American ExpresscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Platinum Partner for Top 100 Awards. Corporate member of WXN/GAIL. Represents WXN at executive level through Brett Mooney, President and CEO.
• CIBCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Presenting Partner for Bold Convos Summit. VIP Cocktail Partner for Top 100 Awards. Corporate member of GAIL. Represented by Bharat Masrani at CEO level.
• CNcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Platinum Partner for Top 100 Awards. Corporate member of GAIL. Represented by Tracy Robinson, President & CEO.
• PostmediacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Media Partner for both Top 100 Awards and Bold Convos. Corporate member of GAIL. Represented by Andrew MacLeod, President & CEO.
• CPKCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Platinum Partner for Top 100 Awards. CPKC Skilled Trades Award category sponsor. Corporate member of GAIL. Represented by Keith Creel, President & CEO.
• MLSEcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Partner for GAIL Conference & Awards. Corporate member of GAIL. Represented by Keith Pelley, President & CEO. Supports MLSE Inclusion & Belonging Leaders Award.
• Dean DavidsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Jewelry Partner for Bold Convos Summit. Provides Dean Davidson Ethos Bracelet as VIP gift for premium ticket tiers.
• BMOcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Darryl White, President and CEO. Contributes to inclusion and belonging initiatives through alliance membership.
• TD BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Top 100 Partner. Represented by Bharat Masrani, CEO & Group President. Active in advancing women in leadership.
• ScotiabankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Featured partner on WXN homepage. Contributes to inclusive leadership initiatives through alliance membership.
• Sprott Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Whitney George, Chief Executive Officer. Active in GAIL Executive Leaders and HR Professionals programs.
• Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Don Romano, President and CEO. Ally of Excellence Award presenter at GAIL Awards.
• Canada GuarantycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Andy Charles, President & CEO. Contributes to inclusion initiatives through alliance.
• Coast CapitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Calvin MacInnis, CEO. Contributes to GAIL alliance initiatives.
• Dexterra GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Mark Becker, CEO. Contributes to inclusion and belonging initiatives.
• Infrastructure OntariocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Angela Clayton, Interim President and CEO. Active in GAIL programs.
• LCBOcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by George Soleas, Chief Executive Officer. Contributes to alliance initiatives.
• NorQuest CollegecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Carolyn Campbell, President and CEO. Hosts Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership.
• OLGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Duncan Hannay, President and CEO. Contributes to inclusion initiatives.
• Children First CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Sara L. Austin, Founder and Lead Director. GAIL Executive Leader member.
• Halifax International Airport AuthoritycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Joyce Carter, President & Chief Executive Officer. Contributes to alliance.
• SkipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 100 Partner. Hosted The Food Industry Award through Skip, recognizing women in Canada's food and hospitality sectors.
• Diversity InstitutecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GAIL. Represented by Wendy Cukier, Founder & Academic Director. Thought leader in EDI research.
• EQ BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of WXN. Contributes to women's advancement initiatives through partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wxn
• Facebookfacebook.com/wxnevents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women%27s-executive-network/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Instagraminstagram.com/wxnetwork/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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