Farrell Hall

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Farrell is the Chief Inclusion & People Officer at 9 Story Media Group, based in Toronto. He joined the organization in September 2021. He’s the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader at this Canadian children’s media production company. He is in charge of leading and implementing the DEI strategy at 9 Story Media, which includes igniting the cultural shift needed to accomplish this mission. His work encompasses all aspects of influencing leaders, supporting employees, and advising on authentic inclusion in the creative process.

As of January 2023, Farrell also took on executive leadership of the Human Resources function and added oversight of this important employee-centric portfolio in addition to his DEI work. The global HR teams at 9 Story Media Group report into him.

He was previously employed at the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto where he held the role of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He’s held other DEI roles within the Ontario Public Service as well as HR leadership roles in the not-for-profit and the corporate sectors.

Farrell is equipped with Human Resources training and holds the Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation along with a degree in Business. He shares that his passion for People, Equity and Human Rights drive him forward every working day.