Board of Directors
The Oakville Soccer Club is a not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the Club’s membership.
Imdad Ali
President
Imdad has been involved with OSC as a coach and player for much of his life and has a passion for supporting the Oakville community. He was elected as a Director in 2019. Currently, Imdad is Director & Senior Legal Counsel with a major financial institution where he provides regulatory, cybersecurity, and third-party risk advice. He has over 12 years of experience in financial services and has had responsibilities relating to strategic sourcing, technology implementation, outsourcing, incident response, strategy development, and change management. Imdad also has experience interacting with various local/international regulators and implementing large enterprise efficiency-driving projects. He holds an LL.B and completed his LL.M in Negotiation from the University of London.
Email: president@oakvillesoccer.ca
Rob Andrews
Vice President
Rob lives in Oakville, Ontario with his wife Kathryn and their 3 children. He is the President & CEO of Union Benefits, a leading provider of Pension and Benefit trust administration services for over 25,000 union members and their families. With more than 20 years of global experience in the insurance, consulting, and energy sectors, Rob brings experience in strategic leadership, financial management, operational excellence, and capacity and capability planning. He is also the President of Union Benefits Realty, a property-focused investment vehicle, and the Chair of a multi-client DB Pension investment fund. Prior to Union Benefits, Rob held senior roles in Kids & Company (Canada), People Corporation (Canada), Royal Sun Alliance (varied global roles), Deloitte Consulting (UK), HP (UK) and ExxonMobil Corporation (UK).
Outside work Rob is on the Board of the Oakville Soccer Club, the Immigrants Working Centre (IWC), Municipal Partners Network (MPN), and The Honourable Company of Freemen of the City of London of North America.
Shayam Jeyaratnam
Treasurer
Shayam was elected as an OSC director in 2024. Possessing an MBA with a Gold Medal distinction and designations as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Shayam brings over 13 years of corporate finance experience at top-tier organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada’s largest pension providers, Shayam is responsible for leading the operating planning process, including the development of cost budgets and forecasts. A firm believer in the mantra “what gets measured, gets managed,” Shayam emphasizes the importance of metrics for effective management. Beyond the professional realm, Shayam has been actively engaged in soccer throughout his life and is excited about contributing to OSC’s ongoing growth and success.
Christopher Warren
secretary
Chris is an experienced nonprofit executive and public affairs professional; impactful and empathetic leader; and integrous governance board member. He is currently Executive Director of Sustainability Leadership, and previously served as Director, Government and Community Relations at Brock University and as a trusted senior policy and stakeholder relations advisor to Ontario’s Ministers of Energy, Infrastructure, and Colleges and Universities and an Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament. With a long-demonstrated history of community service, Chris is a passionate advocate for the positive impacts of non-profit organizations. He currently serves on the boards of the Oakville Soccer Club, the Interamerican Scout Foundation, Toronto Rugby Union and Crusaders Rugby Club, and supports several other organizations in various volunteer roles. He is an enthusiastic Canada Soccer C license-trained coach, coaching in Oakville Soccer Club’s RDP (Boys U14B), SDP (Boys and Girls U7-U12), and House League (Boys U13-U14) programs.
Shane Gonsalves
director
Shane is currently Managing Director, Government & Public Affairs for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association. He has nearly a decade of public sector experience, having served as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General of Ontario, Chief of Staff to the Solicitor General of Ontario, and Chief of Staff to the Minister Government & Consumer Services, and Francophone Affairs. He has advised cabinet ministers and Premiers on a variety of complex files including constitutional and human rights issues, justice sector reforms, labour relations and collective bargaining, and government procurement. Shane’s experiences include leading policy development for legislation, stakeholder consultations, crisis communications, and issues management. A lawyer by training, Shane began his career with a large, full-service law firm in Toronto. Shane grew up in Oakville playing soccer for OSC and now coaches his eldest son’s teams. He is a firm believer in the positive influence of team sports on the lives of both children and adults. Shane joined OSC’s Board of Directors in 2019.
Robbie Grewal
Director
Robbie is the Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Initiatives at CreateTO, the City of Toronto’s real estate portfolio management and development agency. Robbie is a senior leader in the public sector bringing with him 20-years of diverse experiences across three GTA municipalities, government agencies, and the Ontario Public Service. His expertise spans across areas such as corporate strategy, real estate, customer experience, and economic development. Robbie has a Master’s of Applied Environmental Studies in Economic Development from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics. Robbie is also a husband, a father of two, and has self-proclaimed himself the “Mikel Arteta” of volunteer coaches with OSC’s Active Start program. He aptly names all his teams the ‘Gunners’ after his beloved Arsenal FC (#COYG).
Nick Efthimiadis
Director
Nick is the President of MD Charlton Co. Ltd., Canada’s leading national distributor of personal protective equipment to law enforcement and first-responders, and is responsible for setting the organization’s overall strategy, including growth and transformational initiatives. With over a decade of executive leadership experience working with boards in both manufacturing and distribution environments, Nick has a proven track record of mastering rapid revenue and EBITDA growth through building highly engaged and motivated teams. Nick oversees all operational and financial matters, including full P&L responsibilities and oversight of key financial metrics, and goals. Nick is a graduate of York University, lives in Oakville, and is a volunteer youth coach at OSC. Nick has played in multiple competitive leagues including the CPSL and has a passion towards making soccer accessible to more young people.
Marcia Mayhew
Director
Marcia Mayhew is the fourth-generation CEO of Mayhew Inc., a leading workplace solutions firm creating inclusive spaces that drive business results. With 15+ years of experience in organizational growth, financial management, strategic planning, execution, and people & culture management, she has led high-performing, multidisciplinary teams to deliver workplace environments that foster collaboration, productivity, and growth. Marcia takes great pride in the relationships Mayhew has cultivated, establishing the company as a trusted partner to leading organizations across Canada. As CEO, she prioritizes an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace, fostering innovation and collaboration. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Marcia is committed to fostering IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) and creating safe spaces. Marrying into a soccer family, she has grown to love the game from the sidelines, believing in the power of team sports to shape youth and instill invaluable life skills.
Dale Hancocks
Director
Dale is an accomplished legal professional with over twenty-five years of legal and executive experience in the sports, media and entertainment industries. He currently serves as the Director, Legal for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Previous experiences include responsibilities in governance, compliance, regulatory, risk management, corporate law and commercial IP licensing with a global sports streaming service in London UK and as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for a publicly traded media and entertainment company in Toronto. Dale holds an MBA (Football Industries) from the University of Liverpool, LL.B. from Western University, LL.M. in Intellectual Property from York University (Osgoode Hall) along with IP certifications from King’s College, University of London. He is a solicitor in England and Wales and is a member of both the Law Society of Ontario and Law Society of British Columbia. Dale’s connection to OSC began with his four children participating in OSC’s recreational programs and continues as his youngest competes this year in League 1.
Shinjini Biswas Sandhu
Director
Shinjini Biswas Sandhu is an accomplished Professional Engineer with more than 18 years of experience in the nuclear industry. As the Technical Engineering Manager at Candu Energy Inc., part of AtkinsRéalis, she leads the Electrical Engineering and Control Centres design departments, driving both innovation and excellence for New Nuclear Builds.
Shinjini has graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University in Hamilton, and is also licensed with the Professional Engineers of Ontario. In her leadership role, Shinjini has built strong and diverse teams to execute complex project scopes, concentrating on safety and quality. Along with a strong technical background she has supported the development of many junior designers and analysts in her profession. Throughout her career, hard work, dedication and a positive attitude have been the pillars of her success and she is committed to sharing her knowledge to help others achieve their goals. Shinjini is passionate about mentorship and is deeply invested in empowering her teams with the right skills and knowledge to excel in the industry. Shinjini actively participates in career coaching programs for women in technology, and encourages STEM programming for kids.
Shinjini resides in Oakville with her family, and as a mother to three soccer loving kids, she has experienced first-hand the positive impact that youth sports and a strong community can have in shaping children’s lives. Shinjini is thrilled to be part of an organization that promotes healthy living, mental strength, team work, inclusion and diversity.
