Qualified Board Candidates

These candidates are certified board candidates with their Corporate Directors International Designation (CDI.D).

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Emma Leith

Emma has a wealth of knowledge and experience in sustainability in the mining sector. Her expertise spans numerous jurisdictions and includes Indigenous relations, making her an invaluable asset to any mining company. Her extensive background, dedication, and innovative approach to sustainability in mining truly sets her apart as a leader in the industry.

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Denise Rutherford

From Scientist to C-Suite Executive at 3M, Denise’ personal integrity, willingness to take things on and step up, got her noticed and promoted within 3M. Confidence in her abilities and trust in her execution make her an excellent board candidate with a broad background of international business experience in one of the world’s largest companies.

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Natalie Curcio

Natalie Curcio’s medical expertise, combined with her business growth mindset, commitment to science, and international proficiency qualify her to serve on a public or private board in healthcare, health policy, or medical devices.

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Emma Le Ster

Emma Le Ster is well recognized in mining circles for her keen analytical skills and leadership in the financial sector. Working as the trusted fund manager within major investor groups and banks have given her the skills needed to bring value to the board table.

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Diane Stogiannes

Diane Stogiannes extensive background in specialty tax consulting, with a strong foundation in financial competence and a keen ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes qualify her to serve on a public board, including risk and management committees as well as compensation.

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Shriya Josephsen

Shriya Josephsen is a resilient business leader and trusted advisor with extensive experience guiding Fortune 500 companies with a market cap from $500M to $60B through complex enterprise-level strategic priorities qualifying her to service on a public board, including finance/ audit and compensation committee.

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Lisa Eyer

Lisa Eyer’s over 30 years of senior executive experience in the US and International roles, in every aspect of Strategic Operations Management as well as providing leadership on large M&A and Dissolution events for one of the largest Fintech companies in the US with nearly $20 Billion in annual revenue, qualifies her to serve on a public board, including risk and management committees, compensation, governance and general oversight committees.

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Nicole Zoellner

Nicole Zoellner’s unique blend of entrepreneurship, military leadership, and board experience, coupled with her skills in strategic planning, P&L responsibility and outside of the box thinking, position her as an asset to serve on a corporate board.

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Priti Patel

Priti Patel’s extensive diversified experience in the electric industry and senior executive experience qualify her to serve on a public board.

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Katerina Yared

Katerina is an energy transform looking to bring her expertise of two decades in the oil and gas energy and carbon capture, geothermal and hydrogen business to the board of a visionary company to accelerate and take advantage of the energy transformation.

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Sherri Skeans

Sherri Skeans is a seasoned C-Suite Executive with over three decades of experience in business ownership, hospitality, and high-growth environments, including pivotal roles in executive development for billionaire CEOs. Her experience in building boards, driving operational infrastructure, stakeholder engagement, scaling operations, nurturing innovation, and fostering synergistic team cultures qualify her to serve on a board, including The Nominating & Governance (Nom/Gov) Committee.

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Jillian Ladegard

Jill Ladegard’s multi-sector project executive experience, integrated leadership, and strategic business development knowledge qualify her to serve on a public board, including risk and management committees.

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Lori Douglas

Lori is an accomplished mining industry executive with 23 years of diverse global experience, including prominent roles with industry giants such as BHP and Newmont, recognized for operational turnaround expertise and a proven track record of delivering tangible results.

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Maria Constantinescu

Maria Constantinescu’s international background and extensive experience as a lawyer, dispute resolution consultant, and trusted advisor for corporate senior executives, combined with her comprehensive skill set focused on driving organizational success, uniquely position her to provide a strategic approach and qualify her for service on a public board, including contributions to audit, risk assessment, NOM/GOV, or social committee roles.

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Erica Dobbs

Erica Dobbs’ in depth expertise in C-Suite Collaboration, cybersecurity emerging technology, satellite communications, and delivery of information technology services qualifies her to serve on a public board.

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Rachel Pineault

Rachel Pineault’s extensive human resources leadership and executive experience qualify her to serve on a public board, including risk and management committees as well as compensation.

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Kathryn Jacobs

Kathryn Jacobs’ senior executive experience and international perspective qualify her to serve on a corporate board, including for strategic planning, nominating and governance, and risk and management committees. She has extensive experience across the Natural Resources, Energy, and Consumer Goods sectors with major transformations; and a deep personal passion for global exploration and adventure seeking having bicycled over 20,000 miles across 60+ countries.

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Komal Goyal

Komal Goyal’s extensive experience as an award-winning CEO and growing her company YOY, working with major companies and government give her unique experience suited for boards of public or private companies.

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Sylvia Chen

Sylvia Chen’s expertise in accounting policies, financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, tax compliance and planning, capital allocation, risk management, M&A due diligence and new asset integration as well as finance & digital transformations qualified her well to serve on a public board, including Audit, Compensation and Governance committees.

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Cristina Chen-Oster

Cristina Chen-Oster’s extensive senior executive experience and capital markets perspective qualify her to serve on a public board, including risk and management committees as well as compensation and audit committees.

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