Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to Green Impact Partners Board
Congratulations to Natascha Kiernan for her Board appointment to the Green Impact Partners Board. Natascha's Board appointment is the 92nd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE – March 9, 2023 -- Calgary, AL
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Natascha Kiernan, J.D, CDI.D to the Green Impact Partners Board.
From Green Impact Partners, the Company Press Release:
Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – March 3, 2023) – Green Impact Partners (TSXV: GIP) (“GIP” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Natascha Kiernan to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Ms. Kiernan brings a wealth of experience in both the public and private sector across a range of disciplines including corporate governance, project finance and development, tax equity financings, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”), commercial contracts, and joint ventures.
Natascha has held senior positions with several major international law firms, including approximately 12 years in the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She has represented international governments, multilateral institutions, commercial lenders, and major corporations in numerous multi-billion dollar energy projects, including some of the world’s largest and most complex LNG projects. Natascha has worked across six continents and has experience representing sovereign governments in the development of energy-related policies and in their international treaty negotiations.
“I’m very pleased to welcome Natascha to our Board and look forward to her contributions as we continue to execute our growth strategy,” said Jesse Douglas, Chief Executive Officer. “I know we’ll benefit from Natascha’s extensive knowledge and experience as we scale our organization for substantial growth, including the Future Energy Park, and execute on our development opportunities on the back of GIP finalizing its project equity process.”
“Natascha is an inspiring leader, and she brings unique experiences and valuable expertise and perspectives to drive effective board governance,” said Geeta Sankappanavar, Chair of the Board. “Natascha will make a positive impact as Green Impact Partners continues to build for the future.”
Natascha received her B.A. from the University of Victoria and her J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. She earned her ICD.D designation having completed the Director Education Program at the Institute of Corporate Directors. Ms. Kiernan also serves as an independent director on the boards of Empress Royalty, Soma Gold Corp., Altaley Mining Corporation and as a Board Member Consultant to the BC Energy Regulator. Natascha was ranked as one of the 2014 “Top 40 under 40 Rising Legal Stars in Europe” by the Financial News.
About Green Impact Partners
Green Impact Partners is focused on creating a more sustainable future and inclusive planet by developing clean energy. GIP acquires, develops, and builds RNG and clean bio-energy projects, with the intention of building, owning, and operating a portfolio of producing facilities, and participates in a wide range of zero-carbon opportunities during every stage of the project lifecycle – from idea generation through to operations. GIP has a growing portfolio of RNG and clean bio-energy projects under development, representing over $2 billion in capital expenditures over the next three years. In its pursuit of net zero earth impact, GIP is positioned to be a leading producer of decarbonizing energy in North America. GIP’s shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol GIP.
For more information about GIP and its projects, visit www.greenipi.com.
About Natascha:
Natascha Kiernan is an experienced independent director, lawyer, and strategic advisor. Ms. Kiernan received her J.D. from Columbia University and has held senior positions with several prominent international law firms, including 12 years in the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She has 18 years experience advising governments, financial institutions, and corporations on complex, multi-billion dollar M&A and finance transactions involving mining, energy, and infrastructure assets. Ms. Kiernan serves as an independent director on the boards of Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV: EMPR), Soma Gold Corp (TSXV: Soma) and Altaley Mining Corporation (TSXV: ATLY), and as a Board Member Consultant to the BC Energy Regulator. She is the founder and principal of Bellevue Strategic Advisory, which provides advice to corporate clients on transaction structuring, risk management, and corporate governance.
Ms. Kiernan is a frequent lecturer and panel presenter on topics related to M&A, finance, and corporate governance. Ms. Kiernan volunteers as a member of the Legal Committee of Transparency International, as a Mentor in the Professional Women’s Program at Dress For Success, and as an Independent Director on the board of the Vancouver Writers’ Fest. In addition to the CDI.D designation, Ms. Kiernan holds the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and is in the process of completing the CCB.D Climate & Biodiversity Designation from Competent Boards. Ms. Kiernan was previously selected as a “Top 40 under 40” rising legal star by the Financial News.
Congratulations Green Impact Partners for electing Natascha Kiernan to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Natascha has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.