The King’s Trust Canada proudly announces the appointment of Ameerally Kassim-Lakha, President, Aga Khan Council for Canada, to its Board of Directors. Ameerally’s longstanding leadership experience within the Ismaili Community and Aga Khan Foundation Canada makes him a valuable addition.
Ameerally was previously Chairman of the Multi-Generational Housing Board for Canada, focused on establishing independent, assisted living, long-term care, and affordable housing facilities for Canadian seniors and families. He also served as Vice-Chair of Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s National Committee and Chair of its Audit Sub-Committee – partnering with organizations in Africa and Asia to build strong, healthy and inclusive communities in the region.
Kassim-Lakha was also Director of the Global Center for Pluralism’s Head Office rehabilitation in Ottawa, Chairman of the Aga Khan Education Board for Canada, and Chairman of the Ismaili Community’s Religious Education Board for Ontario.
“The King’s Trust Canada is pleased to welcome Ameerally Kassim-Lakha to the Board,” said Mark Fell, Chair of the Board and Vice Chairman, Enterprise Clients at the Royal Bank of Canada. “His commitment to helping barriered communities throughout his career makes him a natural fit for our board and our organization’s mission.”
“Ameerally joins our Board of Directors at an exciting time in our organization, and his diverse leadership experience will prove to be extremely valuable as we embark on our mission to help 100,000 youth facing barriers increase their employability.” said Farah Mohamed, CEO of The King’s Trust Canada.
“I’m thrilled to join the Board of Directors at The King’s Trust Canada,” said Ameerally Kassim-Lakha. “With the support of this fantastic organization and board members, together we will achieve our goal of helping young people increase their employability across Canada”.
Ameerally Kassim-Lakha joins board members The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Laurel Broten, Tania Carnegie, Greg Frankson, Chethan Lakshman, Cynthia (Cindy) Thorburn, Malik Talib, Janine Windolph and Chair Emerita Hon. Hilary M. Weston.
