20 Under 40 Class of 2026 Unveiled!
A city rising: Celebrating the 20 Under 40 Class of 2026
SINCE 2013, LONDON’S 20 Under 40 program has celebrated dynamic young Londoners who are moving our city forward, and the 20 Under 40 Class of 2026 is, by all measures, doing just that. This year’s 20 Under 40 list reflects the growth and expansion of ideas that continue to make London a world-class city. The Class of 2026 features entrepreneurs and investors, scientists and researchers, lawyers and developers, athletes, frontline social workers and more.
But the 20 Under 40 program is not just about professional achievement ― it’s also about giving back. And if there is a commonality among our recipients, 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, working on the street with those facing homelessness or addiction, creating new products and technologies and pushing for sustainable practices that benefit both people and businesses.
And across the board, the 20 Under 40 Class of 2026 is engaged with the city. They give back in unique and interesting ways and are building a better future for London and those who live here.
Our 20 Under 40 Class of 2026 will be profiled in the upcoming February-March issue of London Inc. As well, the recipients will be celebrated at the 2026 20 Under 40 Cocktail Gala on Thursday, March 12 at 100 Kellogg Lane. Mark your calendar and join the recipients, 20 Under 40 alumni and a who’s who of our business community for an evening of social networking and celebration of the city’s finest young contributors. Tickets go on sale on January 12.
2026 20 Under 40 Recipients:
Miranda Ayim
Founder & Owner, Cultivate Co.
Melina Rodrigues Bellini
Science Communicator, Diagnostics Biochem Canada
Robert Bierbaum
CEO, Old Oak Properties Inc.
Allison DeBlaire
Executive Director, 519Pursuit
Cassandra DeMelo
Founding Partner, DeMelo Heathcote
Dr. Emily Jones
Attending Physician, London Health Sciences Centre, and Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Western University
Sandra Kostrubiec
Portfolio Manager, TD Wealth
Euphy Xuejun Liu
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, AEON Canada
Jesse Long
Founder, The Hot Sauce Co.
Peter Markvoort
Owner, Lead Clinician & Indigenous Social Worker, Peter Markvoort Therapy
Berkley McQueen
Owner & CEO, BFITNESS Women’s Health & Fitness
Dr. Lindsay Milroy
Neuroradiologist, London Health Sciences Centre, and Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
Alison Moncrieff
Owner, Modern Aesthetics Canada Inc.
Afam Chibuike Okafor
Team Lead, Ark Aid Street Mission
Joseph Pazzano
Director, Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Fanshawe College
Andy Rady
Co-Managing Partner, Harrison Pensa LLP
Miranda Scott
Founder & Executive Director, Rise Above Adaptive Climbing
Sadaf Taimur
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Centre for Building Sustainable Value, Ivey Business School
Matt Trovato
CFO, ASICS Apps
Denis Vida
Adjunct Research Professor, Western University & Founder and Principal Investigator, Global Meteor Network