For two decades, Manisha Mistry has solidified her reputation as one of Canada’s leading health and safety professionals. In her role as Senior Director of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at CSA Group she works to create a safe and inclusive environment for employees across all locations worldwide.

Manisha leads a high-performing team of health and safety professionals to manage a global, multi-site HSSE management system registered to the ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, while supporting the continuous evolution of CSA Group’s ‘safety-first’ culture. She also spearheads CSA Group’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program. In this role, she focuses on bringing together the organization’s many diverse stakeholders with the aim of establishing a safe and inclusive environment for all global employees.

Manisha holds a Bachelor of Applied Science specializing in Occupational Health & Safety from Ryerson University and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. She is best described as an authentic life-long learner who keenly supports employees on their own personal and professional development journeys.

In 2022, Manisha was selected as an Excellence Awardee for the BGIS Award for Safety Leader of the Year and was selected by Canadian Occupational Safety as one of many Top Women in Safety for 3-years running. She sits on the Board of the Women in Occupational Health & Safety Society (WOHSS), which is dedicated to support, educate, and help facilitate the advancement of women in the Health and Safety field. In addition, she is an Advisory Board Member on the Council for Inclusive Work Environments (CIWE) of Signal49 Research.