Awards

20 Under 40 Class of 2021

Entrepreneurs, innovators and visionaries ― announcing the 20 Under 40 Class of 2021

SINCE 2013, LONDON’S 20 Under 40 program, presented in partnership with the Twenty Under Forty Foundation, has celebrated younger Londoners who are moving the city forward.

It’s a special class this year, as we’ve seen many of our Top 40s roll with the punches that the pandemic has thrown at them. It’s a great collection of entrepreneurs, innovators, healthcare providers and visionaries who give countless hours to make London a better place to live.

The 20 Under 40 Class of 2021 includes leaders across a range of industries who are excelling in their individual endeavours. But if there is a commonality among them, it is that they are creating opportunities not just for themselves, but also for others. They are building companies that provide careers, doing research that improves and lengthens lives, creating new products and technologies and pushing for sustainable practices that benefit both people and corporations.

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And across the board, London Inc.’s 20 Under 40 Class of 2021 is engaged with the city. They give back in unique and interesting ways and are building a better future for the city and those who live here.

Ultimately, this is an inspirational group of Londoners at a time when most of us could use a little inspiration.

Please join me in congratulating these outstanding young professionals. This year’s winners will be profiled in the February issue of London Inc. and at an in-person reception early in 2022.

2021 20 Under 40 Recipients:

Ahad Al-Hakim
Director of Operations and HR, PolyAnalytik Inc.

James Baker
Vice President, Heritage Renovations Windows & Doors

Julie Baumann
Executive Director, SafeSpace London

Daniel Bennett
Technical Director, Grand Theatre

Dr. Christopher A. Fanelli
Oral & Facial Surgeon, Interface Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Matthew Grossi
Founder & CEO, Orca Intelligence Inc.

Andrew Hentz
Partner, Lerners LLP

Justin Konikow
Owner, Prime Real Estate Brokerage

Laura Murphy
Partner, Kevlar Development Group and Duncan Harwood Custom Homes

Louise Poole
Partner, Davis Martindale LLP

Sarah Queale
President, Synergy Tax & Business Solutions Inc.

Shobhita Sharma
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Scapa Industrial

Corey Shelson
President, 44 North Digital Marketing

Geoff Snow
Criminal Defence Lawyer, Snow Lawyers Professional Corporation

Dr. Caitlin Symonette
Plastic Surgeon, London Health Sciences Centre

Adam Thompson
Manager, Government and External Relations, City of London

Natalie Wakabayashi
Director, Culture & Entertainment Tourism, Tourism London

Jennifer Wall
Incoming Partner, Harrison Pensa LLP

Katie Wilhelm
Owner & Graphic Designer, katiewilhelm.ca

Adam Wissink
President and CEO, JAAG Properties Inc.

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