Founders
Founded in 2011, Rethink Sustainability Initiatives (RSI) was established by a group of cross-sector leaders to unite stakeholders across government, non-profit, and industry in solving complex sustainability challenges.
Today, RSI continues to bridge the gap between organizational strategy and practical applications, helping leaders in both private and public sectors navigate the transformational opportunities of a sustainable economy.
To accelerate RSI's vision, experts in finance, energy, technology, and communications convened for a design charrette in Toronto.
From this collaborative spark, our six founders established RSI to challenge the status quo and equip decision-makers with the foresight needed for a rapidly changing world.
Along with the founders, senior advisors provide vital expertise and guidance to RSI's board to advance our mission.
Yasmin Glanville
Jamie Gray-Donald
William Ratcliffe
J. Johnston
Peter Love
Edwin Lim
Yasmin Glanville
Founder and senior advisor
Yasmin is a distinguished futurist, strategic advisor, and executive coach dedicated to helping leaders and organizations navigate global disruptions to build a more resilient and sustainable future.
She partners with governments, academic institutions, and CleanTech startups to accelerate market readiness, foster innovation, and sharpen investor strategies.
She combines decades of high-level corporate experience with a proven track record of facilitating over 400 collaborative, action-biased strategy initiatives.
Beyond her professional work, Yasmin is a passionate advocate for social progress, having served on numerous non-profit boards RSI, to unite multidisciplinary experts in solving complex societal and environmental challenges.
Alexander Hay
Former chair and Senior Advisor
Alec is a globally recognized leader in infrastructure risk, resilience, and security planning, specializing in the protection of community systems and through-life equity.
As the Founder and Principal of Southern Harbour and an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, he advises governments and multinationals on navigating complex risks and post-disaster rehabilitation in a rapidly changing world.
He has pioneered international standards for commercial property resilience and advanced risk-based assessment within the insurance industry.
Alec serves on the expert panel for the UN Economic Commission for Europe and provides strategic board leadership to organizations dedicated to building resilient, future-ready infrastructure.
Thomas Hawkett
Senior Advisor
Tom is a seasoned executive and advisor specializing in business development and sustainable revenue growth for multinational firms and Canadian startups.
As a sought-after fractional revenue officer, he partners with mid-sized companies and scaling ventures to secure funding, build traction, and accelerate growth in sectors such as cleantech, SaaS, and green building.
With over 30 years of experience at market leaders including CIBC, Lafarge, and Wolters Kluwer, he combines a disciplined, action-focused approach with innovative strategy to cultivate high-value stakeholder relationships.
Tom is passionate about driving tangible results, providing long-term board leadership and fundraising support to non-profit organizations
To accelerate RSI's vision, experts in finance, energy, technology, and communications convened for a design charrette in Toronto.
From this collaborative spark, our six founders established RSI to challenge the status quo and equip decision-makers with the foresight needed for a rapidly changing world.