News Summary

Several Canadian tech companies have announced changes in their executive leadership. Halifax-based CarbonCure, known for its technology that stores captured carbon emissions in concrete, has appointed its CFO, Kristal Kaye, as the interim CEO, replacing founding CEO Robert Niven, who will continue to serve on the company’s board. Under Niven’s leadership, CarbonCure achieved significant milestones, including winning the global Carbon XPRIZE competition and raising substantial investment from notable global brands. Meanwhile, Toronto-based VerticalScope, which operates a platform for over 1,200 online communities, is also undergoing a strategic leadership transition. Chris Goodridge will succeed founder Rob Laidlaw as CEO, with Laidlaw focusing on the company’s long-term vision as board chair. Additionally, Montréal-based Workleap co-founder Sébastien Leduc has retired but will remain on the board. Vancouver’s Scope Technologies and Toronto’s Adlib have also seen CEO changes, with Ted Carefoot and Chris Huff taking the helm, respectively.