Rola Dagher

 Leadership is not a title—it’s a daily choice to act with purpose, conviction, and courage. Rola Dagher lives by this belief. With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, she has led transformational change, built world-class teams, and championed inclusive leadership at every turn. Dagher returned to Dell Technologies in 2020–2023 as Global Channel Chief after a groundbreaking tenure as President and CEO of Cisco Canada. She previously held senior sales leadership roles at Dell and Bell Canada. Her influence on the global channel ecosystem earned her recognition as one of CRN’s Global 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs, Channel Influencer, and multiple accolades including CRN’s Women of the Year, Power 100, and Top 100 Executives. A passionate advocate for equity and representation, Dagher has made it her mission to elevate diverse voices. She’s been honored as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™, WXN’s Top 25 Women of Influence™, WCT’s Woman of the Year. She was also recognized by RBC as one of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of the year. Her extraordinary journey—from a childhood in a war-torn country to boardrooms at the helm of global enterprises—has earned her four Honorary Doctorates (LL.D.) from McMaster University, University of Waterloo, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Wilfrid Laurier University. In 2023, Dagher was appointed to the Order of Canada and received the prestigious King Charles III Medal and the Horatio Alger International Award. Beyond the boardroom, Dagher co-founded the BlackNorth Initiative and serves on the advisory boards of Catalyst and the 30% Club. She sits on the Board of Trustees for SickKids Hospital, is a Director of the Horatio Alger Association of Canada, and a council member of the University of Waterloo Dean’s Advisory Council and Shift Canada. Today, Rola inspires leaders to rewire and reimagine their thinking for the AI era—to shift from legacy leadership to human-centered innovation. Her message is clear: the future belongs to those who lead with authenticity, embrace reinvention, and prioritize impact over ego. At the heart of her leadership philosophy is a powerful mantra: “Learn it. Earn it. Return it.” Rola Dagher continues to live this mission—empowering the next generation to rise, lead, and make lasting impact.