Chief Human Resources Officer, BDO Canada
Master of Human Resources (M.HRM)
2021-2022 Advancing Women Stream

Alicia DeFreitas is BDO Canada’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Alicia focuses on human resources practices that attract, engage and grow high-potential talent. Alicia has led innovative human resources solutions and has proven experience managing through complex change.  

After graduating from the Master of Human Resources (M.HRM) program at York University, she became a board member as a programs officer for the M.HRM Alumni Committee. Alicia helped establish a vital network for M.HRM alumni to stay connected, and organized learning sessions for M.HRM graduates by liaising with academic researchers and HR professionals.