Julie Rachynski
Julie Rachynski’s extensive operational and executive experience in navigating complex business changes, cultural transformation through sales, acquisitions and restructuring operations, and mastery in strategic capital management qualify her to serve on a public board, including nominating/governance committees as well as compensation.
Accomplished executive with over 25 years of operations and human resources experience in the natural resources industry. Successfully navigated complex business changes such as tripling employee and contractor base during early works construction to advance key project and build operations employee base by 15% when operations moved to commercial production. Led cultural change and reorganization through five operational closures, three asset sales, global acquisition, production line restructure, and negotiated transformative language in collective agreement. Transformed corporate office through the renewal of executive and architecture of corporate functions. Developed robust leadership competencies resulting in a 20% increase in internal promotions and a strong leadership pipeline. Governance and oversight on $41 Million retirement portfolio and $20 Million health and welfare plan. Expertise spans both corporate offices and operations at companies such as Weyerhaeuser, Domtar, New Gold and Seabridge Gold. Mastery in strategic human capital management, executive compensation, and succession planning aligned with business strategy and values.