Jené Elzie, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to Board of Directors
Congratulations to Jené Elzie, CDI.D, for joining the board of Varsity Brands, a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity. Her appointment represents the 53rd board appointment of ACE Graduates to date.
Congratulations to Jené Elzie, CDI.D, for joining the board of Varsity Brands, a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity. Jené's extensive leadership and operational experience, including as an executive with the NBA, have built a strong understanding of corporate issues, including forward-looking media and digital trends, intra-generational management dynamics, public relations crisis management, and brand stewardship. This combination, along with her board certified status, qualifies her to be a valuable contributor to a public board.
FOR RELEASE -- June 7, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the Appointment of Jené Elzie, CDI.D, to Varsity Brands, Dallas, TX
Jené Elzie Joins Varsity Brands Board of Directors
Dallas, TX, June 3, 2021 -- Varsity Brands, the market leader in sport, spirit and achievement and a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity, today announced the election of Jené Elzie, CDI.D, to its Board of Directors. Ms. Elzie, who currently serves as Chief Growth Officer for Athletes First Partners Agency, is a deeply-experienced sports and entertainment executive across a variety of blue-chip companies and globally-respected brands. She earlier served as VP of International Marketing for the National Basketball Association, responsible for developing and leading the NBA’s international marketing efforts.
Varsity Brands’ Lead Director Ryan Cotton, who also serves as Bain Capital’s Global Head of Consumer / Retail, said, “We are delighted to welcome Jené to the Varsity Brands’ Board of Directors, and believe that her experience transforming brands for the digital age, strategic acumen in the sports industry and passion for the Varsity Brands’ mission will add immediate and tangible value to the Board’s work. We look forward to benefiting from her perspective and contributions to the Company.”
Prior to joining the NBA, Jené served in roles of increasing responsibility at NBC Universal/Comcast, including London-based VP roles in International Sales and Commercial Development. Earlier, she was VP of Programming & Acquisitions for The Tennis Channel and Manager of Acquisitions for Fox Sports Net in Los Angeles.
Jené earned a BA in Economics and MA in Organizational Behavior from Stanford University.
About Varsity Brands
With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS; Varsity Spirit; and Herff Jones. Together, these businesses promote personal, school and community pride through their customizable products and programs to elementary and middle schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, as well as church organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams and corporations. Through its 9,000 dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional customers each year via e-commerce sites, catalogs, telesales, and direct sales channels.
"We are very proud of Jené's appointment to the board of Varsity Brands. Her appointment represents the 53rd board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Jené holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC. and is a 2021 graduate of the ACE Board Training for Women.
Stephanie Holko, CDI.D ACE Board Graduate Appointed to Board of Directors
Congratulations to Stephanie Holko for her appointment to the board of Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.
I refer to Stephanie as the Woman of Steel. Successful on many levels, manufacturing, engineering, capital raising and innovation. Stephanie Holko's leadership experience in the steel industry, along with her manufacturing and digitalization experience and public/private business development success qualify her to serve on a public board.
FOR RELEASE – June 2 , 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Stephanie Holko, to the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) accepted the results of the election of 5 new members to its Board of Directors during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held May 8, 2021. The OSPE Board of Directors is comprised of industry professionals who support and guide the work of the association.
Congratulations to all of the elected directors to OSPE, including Stephanie Holko, one of the ACE Board Graduates and a certified board candidate by Corporate Directors International.
“At OSPE, the engineering profession collaborates with government, industry and academia to solve Ontario’s problems with evidence-based, innovation solutions,” said Mark Frayne, P.Eng., President and Chair of OSPE. “Our Board of Directors comprises a diverse group of industry leaders and experts dedicated to working on behalf of our members to elevate the profile of engineers, while making engineering more inclusive. I look forward to a successful year as we develop OSPE’s new strategic plan, to be released in 2022.”
About The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is the voice of the engineering profession in Ontario. OSPE represents the entire engineering community, including professional engineers, engineering graduates and students who work or will work in several of the most strategic sectors of Ontario’s economy.
"We are very proud of Stephanie's appointment to the board of Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.”
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Stephanie holds a designation as a qualified board candidate, CDI.D, from Corporate Directors International LLC, and is a 2019 Fall graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.
Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Fourth Public Board Appointment
Congratulations to Natascha Kiernan for her appointment to the board of Telson Mining. Her appointment represents the 51st board appointment of ACE Graduates to date.
Natascha has a passion for board work and is excited to be invited to join Telson Mining Corporation, Board of Directors. Natascha is an experienced attorney with an extensive background in international M & A work during her career. In addition, Natascha’s extensive experience with complex debt and equity financings, capital markets transactions and management of multi-billion dollar development projects, are valuable skills she brings to each of the companies she serves on boards of.
FOR RELEASE – May 12 , 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D, to Telson Mining Corporation
Vancouver, British Columbia, May 10, 2021--(Newsfile Corp. - May 10, 2021) - Telson Mining Corporation (“Telson” or the “Company” (TSX-V: TSN; OTC Pink: SOHFF; Frankfurt: TSGN) is pleased to announce a restructuring of its Board of Directors, the execution of a Financial Advisory Agreement with Endeavour Financial and a corporate name change, all to better reflect and support the current growth of the Company as it continues construction of its flagship Tahuehueto Gold mine, improves efficiencies and metal recoveries at its Campo Morado operating mine and progresses on its development towards becoming a mid-tier metal producer in Mexico.
The Company welcomes David Rhodes as Director and Chairman of the Board, Natascha Kiernan, Mark Bailey and Tom Kelly, all as Independent Directors.
With this new board appointment, Natascha is currently serving as an independent director on the following boards: Zenabis Global Inc (TSX: ZENA) ; Empress Royalty Corp. (TSXV: EMPR); Telson Mining (TSXV: TSN); and Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA).
About Natascha:
Natascha Kiernan, J.D., CDI.D Natascha Kiernan is a lawyer, consultant, and public company director with over 15 years of experience specializing in transactions involving mining and other natural resources. Natascha has held senior positions with several prominent international law firms, including in the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and was listed as a “Top 40 under 40” rising legal star by the Financial News. She has advised governments, financial institutions and corporations in numerous complex, multi-billion-dollar financings and M&A transactions in jurisdictions around the globe. She brings extensive legal experience in mining, as well as corporate governance expertise.
"We are very proud of Natascha's appointment to the board of Telson Mining -
Her appointment represents the 51st board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Natascha holds a designation as a qualified board candidate, CDI.D, from Corporate Directors International LLC, and is a 2018 Fall graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.
Corinne Boone, BA, MES, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to EfficiencyOne Board and Independent Review Committee Member, Waratah Alternative ESG Fund
ACE LLC Announces the Appointments of Corinne Boone to EfficiencyOne Board of Directors in Nova Scotia, Canada, and Independent Review Committee Member, Waratah Alternative ESG Fund in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
FOR RELEASE -- May 11, 2020 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the Appointments of Corinne Boone to EfficiencyOne Board of Directors in Nova Scotia, Canada, and Independent Review Committee Member, Waratah Alternative ESG Fund in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
EfficiencyOne:
Corinne Boone, BA, MES, CDI.D, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Efficiency One. Established in 2010, EfficiencyOne is Canada’s first energy efficiency utility and provides cost effective electric and non-electric energy efficiency services as well as low carbon services. To date, EfficiencyOne programs and services are resulting in savings over $1 billion in energy costs and are avoiding nearly 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually in Nova Scotia. EfficiencyOne is a multiple award-winning organization, a nationally recognized industry leader, an employer of choice, and as an organization, is affecting positive change. EfficiencyOne is a federally incorporated, non-profit organization based in Nova Scotia, Canada. EfficiencyOne is led by an independent Board of Directors.
Corinne’s more than 30 years of experience in climate change and sustainability along with her energy sector experience make her a viable addition to the EfficiencyOne Board of Directors.
Waratah Capital Advisors:
Corinne Boone, BA, MES, CDI.D., was recently appointed as Independent Review Committee Member, Waratah Alternative ESG Fund.
Waratah Capital Advisors is a Toronto-based asset manager that specializes in alternative strategies. Waratah managers over $1.6 billion in assets from high-net worth individuals, family offices, foundations, Canadian bank platforms, and pension funds. Waratah combines intensive research-driven stock selection with a disciplined and robust risk management program.
About Corinne:
Corinne Boone has more 30 years of experience in the “business” of sustainability, focusing on climate risk, carbon markets and environment, social and governance (ESG) factors. She is an environmental economist and climate market pioneer and offers unique perspective and experience on integrating economic, social and environmental risks and opportunities to maximize business and societal outcomes. Corinne has worked extensively in the mining and metals, energy and financial services sectors, internationally and domestically. She is an accredited Director and currently services on Boards and High-level Independent Advisory Committees focused on energy, research and financial services.
Corinne is extremely passionate about the key role for business in achieving sustainability and has spent much of her career demonstrating that sustainable business is simply good business.
"Congratulations Corinne on your most recent appointments! We are very proud of you and know you will bring great value to both of these organizations with your expertise and knowledge."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
"I am extremely honored and proud to be joining the Board of Directors of EfficiencyOne. EfficiencyOne’s business model and incredible results clearly demonstrate that sustainable business is simply good business and is achievable! Also, I am looking forward to contributing to Waratah’s Alternative ESG Fund Independent Review Committee."
-Corrine Boone
Corrine holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC. and is a 2019 graduate of the ACE Board Training for Women.
Corinne Boone, BA, MES, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to Third Corporate Board
Congratulations to Corinne Boone for joining the board of Los Andes Copper and being appointed as Chair of the newly formed ESG committee.
Congratulations to Corinne Boone for joining the board of Los Andes Copper and being appointed as Chair of the newly formed ESG committee. This is an important board appointment utilizing Corinne’s more than 30 years of experience in climate change and sustainability along with her energy sector experience to make her a viable addition to the Los Andes Copper Ltd. Board of Directors.
FOR RELEASE -- May 11, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the Appointments of Corinne Boone to Los Andes Copper Ltd., Vancouver, BC– Los Andes Copper Ltd. (“Los Andes” or the “Company”, TSX Venture Exchange: LA) is pleased to announce a restructuring of its Board of Directors, including the creation of an Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Committee. The Company has appointed, with immediate effect, Corinne Boone as a Non-Executive Director.
Ms. Boone will join the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director and will create and Chair the Board’s ESG Committee. Corinne Boone has more than 25 years of experience focused on sustainable business, climate risk, carbon markets and executive leadership.
Currently, Ms. Boone is Board Chair of the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI), an organization focused on energy sector research and analysis. In addition, she is CEO of Climate and Sustainable Innovation, a boutique consultancy focusing on sustainable finance; carbon markets and pricing; and overall ESG considerations. She is on the Board of Efficiency One, a leading energy efficiency enterprise. She also sits on the Alternative ESG Fund Independent Review Committee for Waratah Capital Advisors. She formerly held the role of Managing Director of Hatch’s Environmental Services Group and was globally responsible for environment, community engagement and investment, climate change, overall sustainability, and annual corporate sustainability reporting. Ms. Boone also formerly held the role of Managing Director, CantorCO2e, a Cantor Fitzgerald subsidiary, focused on global carbon markets.
Ms. Boone is a Certified Corporate Director and holds a Master of Environmental Studies from York University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Thomas University.
"We are very proud of Corinne's appointment to the board of Los Andes Copper Ltd. Her appointment represents the 50th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Corrine holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC. and is a 2019 graduate of the ACE Board Training for Women.
Flossie O'leary, CDI.D, Board Appointment to the Private Corporation, Chilaca Ltd., Dublin, Ireland
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Flossie O'Leary, CDI.D, to the private corporation, CHILACA Ltd., Dublin, Ireland.
FOR RELEASE – April 28, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Flossie O'Leary, CDI.D, to the private corporation, CHILACA Ltd., Dublin, Ireland
Private company, CHILACA Ltd is a Mexican style grill that will serve fresh, fast and affordable burritos and bowls. While the Dublin, Ireland company is new, it’s not a startup. The founder created a successful fast casual business in 2011, grew it to 5 stores and €4.3M in revenue, and sold it in 2017. The fast-casual market in Ireland has been growing 3x faster than other restaurant categories, and even during the pandemic the first company the founder built had continued to thrive. CHILACA is a new iteration that simplifies the model to make it more replicable, more profitable, and more scalable.
Flossie O’Leary joined the board of this private company in late 2020. As an Independent Director, O’Leary brings expertise in business development, board governance and strategic partnerships. Within two months of joining, she had met with each board member, developed messaging and content for a pitch deck, tested the deck and used feedback to iterate, and energized the board and founder to start visiting prospective investors. Since then, €350,000 in seed funding has been secured. When stores open, O’Leary will advise on customer engagement and strategic partnerships supply chain stakeholders to increase sales, access to traceable ingredients, and improve economies of scale as the business expands. CHILACA is on track to open its first store in Dublin in the summer of 2021.
"We are very proud of Flossie's appointment to the board of CHILACA Ltd. Her appointment represents the 49th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Flossie holds a designation as a qualified board candidate, CDI.D, from Corporate Directors International LLC, and is a 2020 Spring graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.
Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Third Board Appointment
Congratulations to Natascha Kiernan on her appointment to the board of Empress Royalty Corp - her third board appointment. Her appointment represents the 48th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date.
Natascha has a passion for board work and is excited to be invited to serve on her third public company board as an independent director. We are so proud of Natascha and her appointments to the third board. Natascha is an experienced attorney with an extensive background in international M & A work during her career. In addition, Natascha’s extensive experience with complex debt and equity financings, capital markets transactions and management of multi-billion dollar development projects, are valuable skills she brings to each of the companies she serves on boards of. Congratulations to Natascha for all of her accomplishments.
FOR RELEASE – April 22, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D, to Empress Royalty Corp.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / April 20, 2021 / Empress Royalty Corp. (TSXV:EMPR)(OTCQB:EMPYF) ("Empress" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Natascha Kiernan to the Board of Directors.
”I am excited to welcome Natascha to the Empress Royalty team" stated CEO and President Alexandra Woodyer Sherron. "As we position ourselves for growth, the skills, business acumen, and experience of these new team members will not only strengthen our business strategy, it will support the creation of long-term shareholder value."
Read the full article HERE
About Empress Royalty Corp.
Empress is a new precious metals royalty and streaming company focused on the creation of unique financing solutions for mining companies. Empress has a portfolio of 16 investments and is actively focused on finding industry partners with development and production stage projects who require additional non-dilutive capital. The Company has strategic partnerships with Endeavour Financial in London, Terra Capital in Australia and Accendo Banco in Mexico which allow Empress to not only access global investment opportunities but also bring unique mining finance expertise, deal structuring and access to capital markets. Empress is looking forward to continuously creating value for its shareholders through the proven royalty and streaming models.
About Natascha:
Natascha Kiernan is a lawyer and consultant with over 15 years of experience specializing in transactions involving mining and other natural resources. Natascha has held senior positions with several prominent international law firms, including the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and was listed as a "Top 40 under 40" rising legal star by the Financial News and is on the board of several public companies. She brings extensive legal experience in mining, as well as, corporate governance expertise.
"We are very proud of Natascha's appointment to the board of Empress Royalty Corp. Her appointment represents the 48th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Natascha holds a designation as a qualified board candidate, CDI.D, from Corporate Directors International LLC, and is a 2018 Fall graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.
Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to PDAC and the Aston Bay Holdings Board of Directors
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D, to the Prospectors & Developers Association in Canada (PDAC) and the Aston Bay Holdings Board of Directors.
FOR RELEASE – March 25, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D, to the Prospectors & Developers Association in Canada (PDAC)
Toronto, March 23, 2021 – The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) ratified the election of 10 members to its Board of Directors during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held March 22, 2021. The PDAC Board of Directors is comprised of industry professionals who support and guide the work of the association.
“As PDAC continues its work to strengthen Canada’s mineral exploration and development industry we are excited to welcome these individuals to the Board of Directors” says PDAC President Alex Christopher. “Based on their extensive knowledge and experience, this diverse group of industry leaders will bring insight and guidance to the Board that will help us continue to deliver success on behalf of our members and the sector.”
Congratulations to all of the elected directors to PDAC, and also to our ACE Grads, Lana Eagle and Jessie Liu-Ernsting. Here is the complete list of individuals elected or re-elected to the PDAC’s Board of Directors:
Rosario Astuvilca-Rojas
Charles Beaudry
Lana Eagle
Chantal Jolette
Jessie Liu-Ernsting
Gordon Maxwell
Karen Rees
Keith Spence
Rob Stevens
Jeff Swinoga
About The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community. With over 7,200 members around the world, PDAC’s work centres on supporting a competitive, responsible mineral sector. Read more here.
"We are very proud of Jessie's appointment to the board of PDAC. She brings expertise to the mining business and to the PDAC, which is a preeminent association in the mining industry. "
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
FOR RELEASE – March 11, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D, to Aston Bay Holdings
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2021 / Aston Bay Holdings (TSX-V:BAY, OTCQB:ATBHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Jessie Liu-Ernsting to its Board of Directors, sitting as an independent director.
"I am pleased to welcome Jessie to our board," said Thomas Ullrich, CEO and Director. "Her background and expertise in the industry will add to the breadth of expertise, experience and skills from our board and advisors that will continue to grow Aston Bay."
Ms. Liu-Ernsting has over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, spanning capital projects engineering, debt capital markets, private equity and corporate strategy. She is currently working at Canadian Nickel Company, joining the team in 2019. Before that, Ms. Liu-Ernsting was on the corporate development team at Hudbay Minerals, responsible for formulating and executing on corporate strategy. Ms. Liu-Ernsting previously spent over five years at Resource Capital Funds, sourcing, evaluating, executing and managing investments, gaining expertise in a wide range of commodities and mining services. Before RCF, she provided debt financing solutions in CIBC's mining corporate credit group. Prior to CIBC, Ms. Liu-Ernsting's experience at Hatch and Golder spanned all levels of mining and mineral processing operations design around the world and the development of mining innovation R&D projects. Ms. Liu-Ernsting is a Professional Engineer who holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Queen's University, and a Schulich School of Business Mining, Finance and Strategy MBA graduate.
About Aston Bay Holdings
Aston Bay is a publicly traded mineral exploration company exploring for gold and base metal deposits in Virginia, USA, and Nunavut, Canada.
Read the full article here.
"We are very proud of Jessie's appointment to the board of Aston Bay Holdings. Her appointment represents the 46th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Jessie holds a designation as a qualified board candidate, CDI.D, from Corporate Directors International LLC, and is a 2021 Winter graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.
Lana E. Eagle, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to the Prospectors & Developers Association in Canada (PDAC) Board of Directors
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Lana E. Eagle, CDI.D, to the Prospectors & Developers Association in Canada (PDAC)
FOR RELEASE – March 25, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Lana E. Eagle, CDI.D, to the Prospectors & Developers Association in Canada (PDAC)
Toronto, March 23, 2021 – The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) ratified the election of 10 members to its Board of Directors during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held March 22, 2021. The PDAC Board of Directors is comprised of industry professionals who support and guide the work of the association.
“As PDAC continues its work to strengthen Canada’s mineral exploration and development industry we are excited to welcome these individuals to the Board of Directors” says PDAC President Alex Christopher. “Based on their extensive knowledge and experience, this diverse group of industry leaders will bring insight and guidance to the Board that will help us continue to deliver success on behalf of our members and the sector.”
Congratulations to all of the elected directors to PDAC, and also to our ACE Grads, Lana Eagle and Jessie Liu-Ernsting. Here is the complete list of individuals elected or re-elected to the PDAC’s Board of Directors:
Rosario Astuvilca-Rojas
Charles Beaudry
Lana Eagle
Chantal Jolette
Jessie Liu-Ernsting
Gordon Maxwell
Karen Rees
Keith Spence
Rob Stevens
Jeff Swinoga
About The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community. With over 7,200 members around the world, PDAC’s work centres on supporting a competitive, responsible mineral sector. Read more here.
"We are very proud of Lana's appointment to the board of PDAC. She brings expertise to the mining business and to the PDAC, which is a preeminent association in the mining industry. "
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Salaam Coleman Smith, CDI.D, ACE Board Graduate Appointed to 2nd Corporate Board, GAP Inc.
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Salaam Coleman Smith to Gap Inc. Board of Directors. Her appointment represents the 45th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date.
FOR RELEASE -- March 5, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Salaam Coleman Smith to Gap Inc. Board of Directors
GAP INC. APPOINTS SALAAM COLEMAN SMITH TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Former Disney Executive Brings More Than 20 Years of Leadership Experience from Top Brands in Entertainment
SAN FRANCISCO – March 4, 2021 – Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced today that Salaam Coleman Smith has been elected to serve on the Gap Inc. Board of Directors, effective March 22, 2021.
Read full article here.
Salaam is a media industry leader with extensive business, creative and operating expertise. At the Walt Disney Company, Salaam served as Executive Vice President at the Disney ABC Television Group overseeing Strategy and Programming for ABC Family and Freeform. Salaam directed long-term growth strategies for the network, key business and creative partnerships and overall content strategy for linear and digital platforms, including mobile and streaming platforms.
“This past year has been a pivotal one for Gap Inc. – establishing its three-year business strategy under a new leadership team and appointing several members to our board of directors, including Elizabeth Smith and Amy Miles. We’re now pleased to welcome Salaam Coleman Smith, who has a deep passion for and understanding of cultivating successful brands, and is keenly focused on leveraging cultural relevance to drive performance,” said Bobby Martin, Executive Chairman, Gap Inc. “Our work to evolve this great company and realize its potential to grow purpose-led lifestyle brands will only benefit from the perspectives and counsel of Ms. Coleman Smith and our existing board members, as we look to serve and represent the voices and interests of millions of customers.”
Prior to joining The Walt Disney Company, Salaam spent more than a decade at Comcast NBCUniversal where she served as President of Style Media and steered the successful scaling of a fast-growing, multi-platform television network and fashion and lifestyle brand. Salaam also worked at Viacom where she served as a senior executive within MTV Networks International and directed programming strategy for Nickelodeon’s global expansion in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
“Gap Inc. exemplifies its unique purpose, to be ‘Inclusive, by Design,’ through its iconic brands - Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta - that have stood the test of time and stand poised for a new chapter of reinvention,” said Salaam Coleman Smith. “I am inspired by the dynamic leadership of Gap Inc. CEO, Sonia Syngal, and her focused approach to creating value through innovation, sustainability, economic opportunity, and a consumer-centric perspective. I am thrilled to join the board of directors led by Executive Chairman, Bobby Martin, a renowned industry authority, to help drive forward Gap Inc.’s long-term growth, industry leadership and creativity.”
“Salaam is a proven creator and innovator who brings the perfect blend of art and science, balancing creative vision with strong business insight,” said Sonia Syngal, CEO of Gap Inc. “Salaam also shares in our company’s deep values, having hired and led one of the most diverse and inclusive management teams in the industry. I'm confident in all that Salaam will bring to our board and company as we look to lead boldly and with purpose through our powerful brands."
"We are very proud of Salaam's appointment to the board of Gap Inc. - we know she provides enormous value to the company and the projects they are developing. Her appointment represents the 45th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Trace Arlaud, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to IMDEX Board of Directors
Congratulations to Trace Arlaud’s appointment to the board of IMDEX. Her appointment represents the 44th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date.
Trace Arlaud has 26 years of International Mining Industry Experience in operations, consulting and EPCM project management at Regional and Global Director Level. She has experience through all mine phases. Her extensive technical experience qualifies her to serve on the board of a mining company.
Congratulations to Trace for all of her accomplishments.
FOR RELEASE – February 17, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Trace Arlaud, CDI.D, to IMDEX
Leading global Mining-Tech company, Imdex Limited (IMDEX or the Company), today announced the appointment of Tracey Arlaud as a Non-Executive Director of the Company’s Board, effective immediately.
Ms Arlaud has critical skills in mining engineering, geology and geophysics, together with broad international experience. Based in Colorado, USA, she will contribute significantly to the governance of IMDEX given the Company’s growing presence and prospects within that region. Similarly, her expertise in all mining methods across a broad spectrum of commodities will benefit IMDEX’s growth strategy – particularly expansion into mining and production. Ms Arlaud brings first-hand experience in dealing with resource companies and service providers to address some of the challenges IMDEX’s solutions seek to solve.
Relevant Experience
Ms Arlaud has extensive experience in operations and as a consultant within key mining regions of the world including: Africa; the Americas; Europe; and Oceania. Her strengths encompass all aspects of mining engineering, procurement and construction management, technical and feasibility studies and financial modelling.
Since 2019, Ms Arlaud has been Chief Executive Officer – Mining Specialist at IMB, Inc, Frisco in Colorado, USA. Prior to this role she was Regional Director Mining for the US and Western Canada/Mass Mining Lead (Globally).
Select career highlights include:
More than seven years working with Hatch Associates Inc, opening several Mining & Mineral Processing Offices in the USA.;
Developing and implementing new techniques in block caving, resulting in improved safety, operating costs and productivity. These new techniques are now accepted by the mining industry as best practice;
Designing and managing a successful underground electronic blast, which at the time was the largest in the world;
Introducing single drawbell blasting into block cave mining. This practice is now considered an industry standard; and
Leading a mine rescue team and mine recovery following a major mining disaster.
Professional Qualifications
Ms Arlaud holds a Masters of Mining Engineering from Federation University Australia1; a Bachelor of Science with Honours (Geology / Geophysics) from La Trobe University in Victoria, Australia; and a Graduate Diploma Mining (Mining / Engineering) from Federation University Australia.
She has Corporate Directors International Certification and is a registered member of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration.
Ms Arlaud is a Non-Executive Director at Global Atomic Corporation.
Commenting on Ms Arlaud’s appointment, IMDEX Chairman, Anthony Wooles, said:
“Following a comprehensive search, we are delighted to welcome Tracey to IMDEX. Her professional experience, industry knowledge and presence within North America are an excellent strategic fit and will complement our Board’s existing strengths. The importance she places on governance, safety and her energy for advancing mining-technologies are also vital attributes.”
Further information regarding Ms Arlaud’s experience and professional qualifications can be found the Company’s website here.
"We are very proud of Trace's appointment to the board of IMDEX. Her appointment represents the 44th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Lauren Evans, CDI.D, Appointed To Degenkolb Engineers Board Of Directors
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Lauren Evans, CDI.D, to Degenkolb Engineers, a private engineering firm. Her appointment represents the 43rd board appointment of ACE Graduates to date.
FOR RELEASE – January 20, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Lauren Evans, CDI.D, to Degenkolb Engineers, a private engineering firm.
Degenkolb Engineers, headquartered in San Francisco, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Lauren Evans as an external director. Founded in 1940, Degenkolb specializes in structural engineering, seismic rehabilitation, seismic upgrades, forensics engineering, construction means and methods engineering, and structural peer review. Degenkolb’s 200+ employees operate from offices in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle. Ms. Evans joins eight other directors in the governance and oversight of Degenkolb Engineers.
With 38 years in the industry, Ms. Evans brings over 27 years of experience on a private corporate board as chair and CEO. Additionally, she has over 16 years of experience on three trade association and two non-profit boards and served on two governor-appointed state commissions. She served as Chairperson of these boards and commissions. She is the founder and CEO of Pinyon Environmental, headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, building the company to 70 employees and $10M in annual revenue. During her tenure, the company has completed over 20,000 projects for over 1400 clients in 45 states. She is also active in the engineering consulting industry, having served as a Vice Chair on board of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), as well as on the board of the Engineering Change Lab – US.
“Lauren brings her entrepreneurial spirit from starting her own business and business acumen from growing her business to its current level of success to our Board for the benefit of our shareholders. We are excited to have her join us,” said Stacy Bartoletti, Degenkolb CEO.
"We are very proud of Lauren's appointment to the board of Degenkolb Engineers. Her appointment represents the 43rd board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Minerva Cernea, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to Venture 2 Impact Board of Directors
Congratulations to Dr. Minerva Cernea on her appointment to the board of Venture 2 Impact. Her appointment represents the 42nd board appointment of ACE Graduates to date.
Dr. Minerva Cernea brings general management and senior executive experience and her international business acumen to Venture 2 Impact as a newly appointed Board Member. Congratulations to Minerva for all of her accomplishments.
FOR RELEASE – January 1, 2021 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Dr. Minerva Cernea, CDI.D, to Venture 2 Impact
Venture 2 Impact welcomes Dr. Minerva Cernea, CDI.D as Chair of the Board. An innovative Canadian based social enterprise, Venture 2 Impact connects business and technology volunteers from Fortune 500 companies with global communities in need, providing international volunteering opportunities, in person and virtual, and transformative experiences for all stakeholders. Venture 2 Impact partners with companies like Salesforce, DocuSign, Microsoft, IBM, Google, Netflix, Apple, Telus, Thomson Reuters, creating meaningful volunteering projects for their employees to help communities in Uganda, Romania, Indonesia, Rwanda, India to break the cycle of poverty.
When Minerva was asked why she joined Venture 2 Impact, she stated:
"Being the Board Chair for Venture 2 Impact is an opportunity and a challenge. An opportunity as it allows me to lead the Board of an innovative global volunteering organization that provides transformative learning experiences for all stakeholders. A challenge as the Board has to successfully guide Venture 2 Impact through a time of major global disruptions. I am excited to work with the Executive Director and Co-Founder, Fadi Al Qassar, a passionate and inventive leader, who makes things happen."
"We are very proud of Minerva's appointment to the board of Venture 2 Impact. Her appointment represents the 42nd board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Minerva holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC. and is a 2019 Fall graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.
Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Accepts Third Board Appointment to Soma Gold Corporation Board
Congratulations to Natascha Kiernan for her appointment to the board of Soma Gold Corporation. Her appointment represents the 41st board appointment of ACE Graduates to date.
Natascha Kiernan joins her third corporate board. She brings her diverse business experience and in-depth knowledge of the public markets, finance, mergers and acquisitions and Corporate Governance to Soma Gold Corporation as a newly appointed Board Member. Congratulations to Natascha for all of her accomplishments.
FOR RELEASE – December 31, 2020 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D, to Soma Gold Corporation
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA) (WKN: A2P4DU) (OTC: PRSRF) (formerly Para Resources Inc.) (the "Company" or "Soma") is pleased to announce that all matters submitted to the shareholders for approval as set out in the Company's Notice of Meeting and Information Circular, both dated November 17, 2020, were approved by the requisite majority of votes with 72.11% of eligible votes cast at the Company's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Natascha Kiernan to the Company's Board of Directors.
Ms. Kiernan is a lawyer and consultant with over 15 years of experience specializing in transactions involving mining and other natural resources. Ms. Kiernan has held senior positions with several prominent international law firms, including in the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and was listed as a "Top 40 under 40" rising legal star by the Financial News.
ABOUT SOMA GOLD:
Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA) is a mining company focused on gold production and exploration. The Company owns two adjacent mining properties in Antioquia, Colombia with a combined milling capacity of 675 tpd. (permitted for 1,400 tpd.). The El Bagre mill is currently operating and producing, and the El Limon mine and mill are scheduled to begin operating in Q1 2021. Internally generated funds will be used to finance a regional exploration program.
The Company also owns an exploration and development property near Tucuma, Para State, Brazil.On behalf of the Board of Directors
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"We are very proud of Natascha's appointment to the board of Soma Gold Corporation - Her appointment represents the 41st board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Natascha holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC. and is a 2018 Fall graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program. This is her third board appointment since graduating from the ACE Board Program.
Uma Gopaldass, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to Essteem Corporation Board of Directors
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Umadevi Gopaldass, CDI.D, to Essteem Corporation. Her appointment represents the 40th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date.
FOR RELEASE – December 3, 2020 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Umadevi Gopaldass, CDI.D, to Essteem Corporation
Essteem Corp. located In New York, and Leading Lotus LLC, located in Denver, Colorado, are pleased to announce a partnership appointing, Ms. Umadevi Gopaldass as a board of advisor.
Essteem Corp., founded in 2017, is a uniquely placed Diversity and Inclusion hiring and retention firm. Using advanced proprietary solutions, Essteem powers Diversity, Equality, Inclusion (DEI) for industry-leaders including Clorox, Nasdaq, and Capital One Bank access. Esteem’s unique Community and Impact-based approach allows corporations to tackle challenges faced by many corporations – access to larger talent pool, better engagement, cultural impact, sense of belonging, effective D&I training, employer branding, and direct recruitment of minorities. Learn about Esteem’s proprietary solutions including Inclusion Labs, Hackathons and Equalithons ™ at www.essteem.com (expired link).
Ms. Gopaldass brings as expansive thirty-year experience as a Strategic Advisor, Board and Investment Council Member managing global supply chains, capital investments, and enterprise risks in 5 continents for industry-leaders including Schlumberger, Accenture, Newmont, and Fortune 500 clients including Unilever, Deutsche Bank, and Chevron. Uma managed multiple global re-organizations including mergers, acquisitions and restructurings impacting $30B in cost structures. She founded Leading Lotus in 2017, a firm focused on using transformative technologies and human capital performance to achieve sustainable and diverse growth. Uma also sits on the Boards of Co-Lead International, a non-profit that champions transformative and sustainable leadership worldwide, and TEDx MileHigh, a reputable TED Talks organizer.
Certified in Diversity and Inclusion by Diversity Executive Leadership Academy, Uma is a speaker and curator of workforce value and shares her diverse thoughts on Medium.com. She was awarded "Woman of the Year" by the National Association of Professional Women for her excellence, commitment, and passion in bettering leadership.
Essteem’s Founder and CO-Chief Executive Officer, Hugues Seureau, said: “Umadevi brings to our Startup Essteem (@EssteemWorld) both long term strategic advice and tactical sales preparation and facilitation. She always offers relevant and leverageable advice for any kind of business strategy decision challenge. Her extensive knowledge of the Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, Transformation market value, drivers and best practices has proved beneficial. She leverages her global and local network in the extractive and manufacturing industries to support our company, generating leads and business for Essteem.”
"We are very proud of Uma's appointment to the board of Essteem Corporation - Her appointment represents the 40th board appointment of ACE Graduates to date."
- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC
Uma holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC. and is a 2020 Fall graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.
Philipa Varris, CDI.D Named Among Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining 2020
ACE LLC Announces Philipa Varris, 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining 2020 by Women in Mining.
FOR RELEASE -- November 20, 2020 -- Denver, CO ACE LLC Announces Philipa Varris, 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining 2020 by Women in Mining.
DENVER, COLO. (Nov. 20, 2020) — Today WOMEN IN MINING released the 2020 edition of the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining”. The WIM100 recognizes women who have made positive and impactful changes to the way the global mining industry operates. Out of the 1100 nominations that Women in Mining received this year, we are thrilled to share that Philipa Varris, has been selected as one of the 2020 Global Inspirational Women in Mining!
Please find Philipa on page 125 on this special edition of Women in Mining, 100 Inspirational Women in Mining 2020. You may access the full publication here.
About Philipa:
Philipa Varris is Executive Vice President, Corporate Responsibility at Golden Star Resources. As an expert in sustainability, Ms Varris has inspired leadership and transformation in minerals and energy companies in all stages of the commodity lifecycle. Her professional integrity, technical acumen and influence have supported M&A activities in complex jurisdictions and environments, and enabled lasting and mutually beneficial, multicultural public: private partnerships.
Philipa holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC. and is a 2019 graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.
Charlotte Min-Harris, CDI.D Appointed to C-Suite as COO
ACE LLC Announces the appointment of Charlotte Min-Harris, CDI.D, as the Chief Operating Officer of Nurse-Family Partnership.
FOR RELEASE -- November 19, 2020 -- Denver, CO ACE LLC Announces the appointment of Charlotte Min-Harris, CDI.D, as the Chief Operating Officer of Nurse-Family Partnership.
DENVER, COLO. (Nov. 16, 2020) — Nurse-Family Partnership®, a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty, announced today that Charlotte Min-Harris has joined the organization as the chief operating officer. Min-Harris brings over three decades of leadership, operations and strategic development experience to her role at Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP).
“Charlotte brings to this role extensive knowledge in nonprofit operations, philanthropy and government relations, and the value of collaboration,” said Frank Daidone, president and CEO of Nurse-Family Partnership. “As a member of our executive leadership team, I’m confident Charlotte will use her drive, focus and relational leadership style to strengthen partnerships and increase our capacity so that Nurse-Family Partnership can reach more moms in poverty.”
As COO, Min-Harris will set strategic direction for the operations group, which consists of program development, partner relations and partner development. In this role, she will build strategies to improve the service experience for customers and stakeholders. In addition, she will establish practices and processes that foster an inclusive environment, build cultural awareness and maximize the benefits of a diverse workforce.
Read the full press release here.
About Charlotte Min-Harris:
Min-Harris serves on the governing board of The Other Side Academy, a self-sustaining social enterprise nonprofit that helps repeat criminals and those with chronic addiction gain self-sufficiency and economic mobility through a non-clinical, residential vocational program. She holds a Master of Global Studies from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s and master’s in advertising from Michigan State University. In addition, she is has her designation as a qualified board candidate by Corporate Directors International, CDI.D, graduate of The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Denver class of 2012 and Leadership Denver class of 2013.
Suzanne Larsen, CDI.D, Appointed to Brane Corporation Board of Directors
Congratulations to Suzanne Larsen, CDI.D on her board appointment to the Brane Corporation Board of Directors.
Suzanne Larsen is an accomplished Executive with experience in the US and Canada, and will utilize her North American business experience to help Brane to attain their goals. Congratulations to Suzanne for all of her accomplishments.
FOR RELEASE -- November 16, 2020 -- Denver, CO ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of Suzanne Larson, CDI.D, to Brane Corporation
OTTAWA, Ontario, November 12, 2020 - Brane Inc., a blockchain innovation company and leading digital asset custodian, announced today that Suzanne Larsen and Matthew Torigian have joined its Board of Directors.
Ms. Larsen brings expansive twenty-year experience in executive leadership roles and solutions delivery in multi-national companies in Telecommunications, Aerospace & Defense, Public Safety and Distribution markets. Suzanne has a strong focus on strategic leadership focusing on increasing revenues and reducing expenses and has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions. She is Certified Board Member (CDI.D) by Corporate Directors International LLC and has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa.
Brane’s Executive Chairman, Adam Miron, said: “The addition of Ms. Larsen and Mr. Torigian to the Brane team significantly increases our Board governance, focus on operations, and ability to interface with public safety and law enforcement agencies. We are thrilled to welcome both of these esteemed new Directors as Brane continues to build momentum.”
About Brane Corporation:
Founded in 2017, Brane is a blockchain innovation company. Brane helps organizations understand and unlock the power of the blockchain and digital assets. Brane Vault, its digital asset custody service is ISO 27001 certified - first in the world with cryptocurrency in scope, ISO 27017 certified, and NIST Tier 4 - the first company in Canada, in any industry, to receive such certification. Brane Vault offers advanced proprietary technology and processes with over 20 provisional patents and is fully insured against theft and crime. Brane partners with organizations big and small and continues to develop new products.
Evanda Nakano named President, CEO and Director of the Resulting Issuer with ECC Ventures 2 Corp. Who Enters Letter of Intent with Infield Minerals Corp. for Qualifying Transaction
Evanda Nakano named President, CEO and Director of the Resulting Issuer with ECC Ventures 2 Corp.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fri., November 13, 2020
VANCOUVER, BC / November 13, 2020 / ECC Ventures 2 Corp. ("ECC2" or the "Company") (TSXV:ETWO.P) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") dated effective November 9, 2020 outlining the general terms and conditions with respect to a proposed acquisition (the "Acquisition") by ECC2 of all the issued and outstanding share capital of Infield Minerals Corp. ("Infield").
The Acquisition of Infield will constitute a reverse takeover and ECC2's Qualifying Transaction under Policy 2.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"). Assuming completion of the Acquisition, it is anticipated that ECC2 will graduate to Tier 2 of the Exchange as a mining issuer.
Infield is a private company incorporated pursuant to the laws of British Columbia on March 25, 2019. Infield's sole director is Evandra Nakano of Vancouver, British Columbia, and its officers are Evandra Nakano as President and CEO, and Richard Dufresne of Vancouver, British Columbia, as VP Exploration. Infield has a current working capital position of approximately $1,545,000, has 15,675,100 common shares (the "Infield Shares") issued and outstanding, and has no options, warrants or other classes of securities outstanding. Evandra Nakano controls 3,500,100 (22.3%) of the issued and outstanding Infield Shares. Infield's principal asset is the Mercury One Property (the "Property") in the state of Nevada, USA. Infield also has an option on an additional silver-gold project in Nevada (the "Bandit Property").
Board of Directors and Management Changes
On completion of the proposed Acquisition, the Resulting Issuer's Board of Directors and management team will be constituted as follows:
Evandra Nakano, President, CEO and Director
Ms. Evandra Nakano, is the founder, Director and CEO of Infield Minerals Corp. She is also the co-founder, Director, CEO, CFO and Corporate Secretary of Kismet Resources Corp., a Capital Pool Company listed on the Exchange. From 2010 to 2014, Ms. Nakano was a technical team member of B2Gold Corp., where she participated in the evaluation of several major acquisitions. With more than a decade of international mineral exploration and mining industry experience, Ms. Nakano brings a strong combination of technical expertise and business acumen to the Resulting Issuer. She holds a B.Sc. (Honours Geology) from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and an MBA (Finance) from Sauder School of Business, UBC.
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Evanda Nakano holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC., www.corporatedirectorsintl.com, and is a 2018 graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.
Laurie M. Clark CDI.D Appointed to Ethel Corporation Board of Directors
ACE LLC Announces Laurie Clark as Chair of the Board of Ethel Corporation and Ethel Capital in March 2020.
FOR RELEASE -- November 8, 2020 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces Laurie Clark as Chair of the Board of Ethel Corporation and Ethel Capital in March 2020
Ethel Corporation is a privately owned Canadian integrated multi-trade service company that is 100% focused on growth through the acquisition of mid to large-tier mechanical, electrical and general maintenance companies.
Ethel Capital Corp. (o/a Ethel Wealth) is the venture capital arm of Ethel Corporation, providing private equity financing, expert advise and a presence on the board of directors to ensure growth and best practice governance to companies with exceptional growth potential.
“As Chair, I am proud to be leading Ethel’s board comprised of highly seasoned legal, investment and business professionals with deep experience and proven success across operations, M&A, and capital allocation. As a Board with substantial insider ownership, we have a vested interest to see the Company succeed and we remain committed to enhancing shareholder value for the benefit of all stakeholders."
Clark is a Member of the Executive Committee, Chair of the Audit Committee, and oversees the work of the board and Ethel’s senior management.
More about Laurie Clark
Ms. Clark, a serial entrepreneur, experienced in early stage and mature high growth companies, successfully started, built and sold three companies and now advises, invests in, or capital raises for private and public companies, and twice awarded the “Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada” in 2017 and 2019.
Founder, Director & CEO, Onyen Corporation, Canada (2020 – present)
Founder, Director & Principal, Canchek Corporation, Toronto, ON (2016 – present)
Founder, Director & Principal, Smarten Up Institute o/a SmartDirect, Toronto, ON (2010 – present)
SVP Business Development, Penson Financial Services, Dallas, US, (2004 – 2007)
Shareholder, VP Product, Broadridge, New York, US (1999 – 2004)
Founder & CEO, Global IT and Trade Inc., Toronto, ON (1999 – 2012)
Board Advisory Committee, Pelangio Exploration Co. (TSX.V: PX), Toronto, ON (2019 – present)
Advisory Board, Novations Solutions Inc. o/s DealMaker, Toronto, ON (2019 – present)
Advisory Board, Canadian RegTech Association (CRTA), Toronto, ON (2019 – present)
Advisory Council, TMX/CDS/CDCC (TSX:X), Toronto, ON (2017 – present)
“Laurie's continued successes and performance in the business world, make her the perfect candidate for a board seat like this one. Congratulations to Laurie for all of her accomplishments in leading companies, from the executive suite and the board room.”
-Michele Ashby
Laurie holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC. and is a 2018 graduate of the ACE Board Certification Program.