Qualified Board Candidates
These candidates are certified board candidates with their Corporate Directors International Designation (CDI.D).
Leslie Ward
Leslie Ward is a decisive, results-driven, transformative leader with over 30 years of national experience in media sales and marketing – news, sports and entertainment industries.
Suzanne Larson
Suzanne Larsen is a current C-Suite Executive and MBA with broad business experience and well versed in international technology industry. She has twenty-years’ experience in executive leadership roles and solutions delivery in multi-national companies with P&L responsibility.
Kari Granger
Kari's extensive executive experience developing C-Suite teams along with her expertise in strategy development and merger and acquisition integration qualify her to serve on a public board – and make her a great candidate for governance committees as well as risk and management.
Nermina Harambasic
Nermina Harambasic is recognized project management and advisory expert on mega industrial projects, with proven ability to create and lead high performance teams.
Stephanie Holko
Stephanie is a Woman of Steel - what I mean is she works in the steel industry in manufacturing and she is passionate about it. Stephanie has managed to catapult her desire to find and fund solutions in the steel industry into an award-winning career.
Brenda Kaser-Burger
Brenda Kaser-Burger is an accomplished C-Suite executive with a collaborative style who achieves both profit and purpose objectives with an eye for detail in the context of strategic goals.
Betsy Cosper
Betsy Cosper is an CDI (Corporate DIrectors Int'l) Certified Board Candidate, ACE Graduate and currently sits on Halton Hills Library Board of Directors in Ontario, Canada. Ms. Cosper is also involved in the Women in Food Industry Management association.
Sabrina Dias
Sabrina is energetic and a commercially-minded sustainability/ESG (environmental, social and governance) advisor with extensive international experience, including Africa, North and South America, Pacific Islands. she has expertise in mining mega projects with capex in the multi-billion dollar range, as well as small and mid-size projects in all phases of mine life, including exploration, construction and operations.
Dr. Minerva Cernea
Dr. Minerva Cernea’s general management and senior executive experience and her international business acumen qualify her to serve on public and private boards, including compensation and nominating committees in the Industrial/Technology, Professional Services, and Education industries.
Barbara Beller
Barbara's significant thought leadership, subject matter expertise and experience in Financial Services and Healthcare, global sourcing and services qualify her to serve on a public board in the Financial Services, Healthcare, and Cross Industries.
Betsy O'Rourke
Betsy O’Rourke has been a C-suite executive for 30+ years, responsible for driving profitable revenue growth by expanding the footprint of existing brands in new markets, launching new brands, and consistently delivering innovation, efficiency and profitability.
Trace Arlaud
With a focus in translating technical viability into strategic and financial opportunity, her work improves project and operational economics. Mining, geology, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering and project management are all areas Trace knows well.
Kimberly Eckert
Kimberly Eckert’s extensive finance experience, including experience as a public company CFO coupled with her expertise in capital markets and corporate strategy, uniquely qualifies her to serve on a public or private board, including audit committee and special committees related to financing and/or mergers and acquisitions.
Jessica Van Den Akker
Jessica Van Den Akker is an ACE LLC Certified Board Candidate who is the Audit Committee Chair for Kenorland Minerals. She has also served as CFO for over seven public companies and is a financial expert with 15 years' experience. Her industry focus is in mining, oil and gas, energy, and Blockchain.
Margaret Le Beau
Margaret Le Beau is an ACE LLC Certified Board Candidate who focuses on market growth, strategic planning, and strengthening top line value of companies. She specializes in media, financial services, along with food and beverage companies.
Monica Danon-Schaffer
Monica Danon-Schaffer is an ACE LLC Certified Board Candidate who has extensive experience in South and North America with strong leadership skills, team building capabilities, and problem solving abilities. She was the manager and project director for prefeasibility and design of five potable water treatment plants for four communities in close proximity to a gold mine in Mexico. Her industry focus is in mining, oil, and gas.
Olga Kosarewicz
Olga Kosarewicz is an ACE LLC Certified Board Candidate who specializes in mining and engineering from an international perspective. She has served on a public board, including risk management committees, sustainability, and safety.
Dessa Bokides
Dessa Bokides is an ACE LLC Certified Board Candidate who is a global leader with over 30 years of experience in finance, banking, education, retail, real estate, and project management. Her extensive experience includes involvement with nine organizations where she developed and led profound change in revenue, management, and strategic planning.
Dr. Pam Squire
Dr. Pam Squire is an ACE LLC Certified Board Candidate who is currently an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. With 15 years of experience as a pain and addiction consultant, she has received multiple awards for looking beyond traditional medical interests to provide individualized high standard care.
Natascha Kiernan
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.