About our Gala Co-Chairs

Blake Hutcheson, President and CEO, OMERS

Blake Hutcheson is the President and CEO of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest and most respected pension plans. In this role, he combines decades of investment expertise and long-term vision.

Blake’s career is dedicated to building things that stand the test of time. This includes investing in and developing some of the world’s most iconic companies and assets, and driving the continued growth, performance, and sustainability of OMERS. Prior to leading OMERS, Blake was President and CEO of Oxford Properties and before that Chair and President of Canada, Latin America and Mexico of CB Richard Ellis.

Blake is a member of the Order of Ontario, a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal, and a past recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. Blake is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario. He completed a Graduate Diploma in International and Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics (with Distinction) and a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development at Columbia University (where he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2017). While his work spans continents, Blake’s roots remain firmly in Ontario.

Keith Pelley, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

Keith Pelley joined MLSE as President and CEO in April 2024, where he oversees one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment organizations. A Toronto native, Pelley joined MLSE following his role as CEO of the European Tour Group, which administers the DP World Tour and the Ryder Cup in Europe.

Pelley previously served in key leadership roles with Rogers Media, Bell Media, and Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium. He devotes much of his time to local charitable organizations, including Holland Bloorview Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children, and Children’s Aid Society. Pelley, and his wife Joan, are the proud parents of Jason and Hope.