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.

Sylvia Chen is an accomplished finance professional with a Ph.D. in Psychology and an MBA in Accounting as well as holding designations including Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and U.S. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Successful career spanning across global CA firms and public-listed companies in diverse sectors, including mining industry for the last 10+ years, bringing a distinguished blend of financial expertise. Demonstrated outstanding leadership by overseeing global accounting policies, financial reporting and planning, and tax governance with strategic acumen, committed to process optimization and automation, track record in managing high-performing teams and spearheading critical projects including M&A due diligence and finance transformation. Engaged in 25+ M&A projects, completed three sizable acquisitions with a fair market value up to approximately $300 million.

"The ACE program provided a clear direction to me of what I needed to do to get ready for getting on a board. It helped me build up confidence in myself that I can do this, and most importantly brought me to a cohort of highly accomplished female leaders and a fantastic network with all ACE Graduates!"

Sylvia Chen