Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2016-04-05
Invested on: 2016-06-23
Zabeen Hirji, M.S.M.
Toronto, Ontario
A champion of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, Zabeen Hirji was the lead strategist in developing a business case for inclusive hiring at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Over the course of 10 years, this program doubled the representation of visible minorities and women in executive roles at RBC. Ms. Hirji now devotes her time to educating other organizations on how to achieve diversity in their boardrooms.