M&A Club events
Jun 16, 2026
From 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location
Oshawa Golf and Curling Club160, Alexandra StreetOshawa, L1G 2C4
Durham Region M&A Club : Lunch meeting
Join us for the Durham Region M&A Club Lunch Meeting
The Durham Region chapter continues to bring together professionals from across Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, and Whitby, as well as the broader Eastern GTA, for high-value discussions and meaningful connections.
These lunch meetings are designed for M&A professionals, lenders, advisors, and executives actively involved in the deal ecosystem. Each session delivers practical insights on current market dynamics, combined with the opportunity to engage with a curated group of peers.
As the chapter continues to grow, our objective remains clear: to establish a consistent and high-quality forum where dealmakers can exchange perspectives, deepen relationships, and stay ahead of evolving trends in the mid-market.
Topic: Post-Merger Integration: Where Value is Made or Destroyed
Speakers:
Curtis Leahy, Managing Principal - Predictive Success
Curtis is Managing Principal of Predictive Success Corporation, Canada’s leading provider of science-based workplace behavioural assessments. The firm supports over 1,000 organizations in making data-driven hiring decisions and building high-performing teams. Curtis is an advisor to many of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in both the public and private sectors, including Fortune 500 companies, elite military units, and NHL hockey teams. Previously, Curtis practiced private equity law at leading firms in Toronto and New York City. He has served on the Governance Committee of Golf Canada and sits on the Board of Directors of Innovator’s Alliance. Curtis holds JD and MBA degrees from Queen’s University, is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, and is a guest lecturer at Queen’s University and the University of Toronto – Rotman School of Management.
David Penney, ADP Vice President Sales, HRO
David Penney has over 30 years of experience leading and coaching high-performing sales teams and has served as Vice President of HRO Sales since 2021. Under his leadership, HRO sales at ADP Canada nearly tripled through a client-focused and sector-driven approach. Known for his collaborative leadership style, he works closely with operations, strategy, finance, and implementation teams to deliver strong business outcomes for Canadian organizations. David also created the HRO Top Gun Academy to support employee training and development through coaching and structured learning. A strong advocate for combining human expertise with integrated technology, he believes ADP Canada’s approach helps organizations achieve meaningful HR and payroll results.
Event Details
Location: Oshawa Golf and Curling Club, 160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa, ON L1G 2C4
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Durham Region M&A Club Co-President
Lawrence Hourihan, Regional Director, Central and Eastern Ontario, The CFO Centre
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Durham Region M&A Club lunch meeting.
