Running a business means juggling a lot, and retirement planning often ends up at the bottom of the list. This engaging and practical session is designed for women entrepreneurs who want to feel confident about their financial future without the overwhelm or jargon.
The session explores why financial literacy and pension planning matter at every stage of entrepreneurship and shows how investing in yourself can start sooner and simpler than you might think. Participants will be introduced to the Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP), a flexible and affordable retirement savings option built for individuals and small businesses, with the ability to grow alongside a business and even become a valuable employee benefit.
Whether just getting started or scaling up, attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how pension planning fits into their entrepreneurial journey, along with practical insights they can actually use. It’s informative, approachable, and designed to help build both a business and a future worth planning for.”
Meet the Presenters
Ruby Olele
Business Development Consultant
Saskatchewan Pension Plan
With over 17 years of experience in the finance industry, Ruby has built a strong foundation in financial services, specializing in customer relationship management, Sales and marketing, international trade, and financial literacy. She has a thorough understanding of banking operations, client needs, and industry trends, leading to consistent success in client experience and retention.
Ruby has a degree in microbiology and an MBA in Banking and finance. She has spent the past 2 years with SPP, where she has gained valuable experience in the pension industry.
A passionate advocate for financial literacy and retirement planning, she continues to create awareness about the importance of planning early for retirement.
Ashara Dana
Manager of Business Development
Saskatchewan Pension Plan
Ashara has experience of over 10 years in Business Development and relationship management, within financial and non-financial institutions. She is passionate about building strong relationship with her clients, prioritizing their needs and helping them achieving their retirement goals.
Ashara has been with SPP since May’24, in her role as the Manager of Business Development. She has Master’s degrees in Applied Physics and Business Administration and is currently working towards her Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Chad Hilton
Chief Executive Officer
Saskatchewan Pension Plan
Chad joined as the CEO of Saskatchewan Pension Plan in October 2025. He brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in the financial services sector, having led teams across retail & business banking and wealth management. Most recently, he served as Regional Vice President at BMO. Prior to that, he held several senior leadership roles with CIBC, where he was recognized for building client-centric teams, driving growth, and leading large-scale organizational change initiatives.
Chad’s deep expertise in the financial sector combined with a dedication to enhancing client experiences across a broad geographical footprint has positioned him to bring a member-centric approach to lead SPP through the next stages of growth.
