In his role as the President  & CEO of the Toronto Foundation, Rahul Bhardwaj has been working to engage philanthropy to improve the quality of life in Toronto. Formerly a corporate lawyer with a leading Canadian law firm, he was also Vice President of the Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid.

In 2012, Rahul’s commitment to city building was recognized as he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. He has twice been named one of “The 50 Most Influential” people in the city by Toronto Life magazine. His vision for Toronto has made him a popular presenter and speaker, particularly on issues relating to the city, community and leadership as well as Toronto’s Vital Signs®.