Board Basics – Part I

Nancy Hopkins

Q.C., (Hon) CPA, ICD.D

Nancy Hopkins, Q.C., (Hon) CPA, ICD.D is a partner with the law firm of McDougall Gauley, LLP in Saskatoon, where she practices business law, with an emphasis on M&A and corporate governance.
 
Her experience as a director is extensive. She is the former chair of the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors, SGI Canada and the Saskatoon Airport Authority. She is a past board member of Cameco Corporation, where she chaired various committees including the Nominating, Governance & Risk Committee. During her service on the Board of Directors of the CPPIB, she chaired the Governance Committee. Currently she chairs the Governance Committee of The Arthritis Society and serves on the boards of the Canada West Foundation and CPA Canada (the latter as part of her long association with the accounting profession, which included roles as a public director on the Saskatchewan Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, as they existed prior to the mergers of the accounting professions).

Jason Aebig

CEO, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, works closely with the city’s leading business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs to build a business climate where everyone thrives. As a former business owner and communications professional, he advised senior leaders and board directors in many of Saskatchewan's top companies, public institutions, and non-profit organizations. His own governance experience is extensive, having served as a former chair of the board for Remai Modern, Saskatoon’s United Way and University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association. He currently serves as chair of the Sask Arts Board and vice-chair of the Board of Governors for St. Thomas More College. In 2017, he was recognized for his extensive community service by Leadership Saskatoon.

Robert (Bob) Kirkpatrick

Q.C., ICD.D

Robert (Bob) Kirkpatrick, Q.C., ICD.D is Sr. Vice President, General Counsel, Securities and Corporate Secretary for Nutrien Ltd. At Nutrien, Bob is responsible for all corporate secretary functions, securities regulatory compliance and advises in the areas of corporate finance, governance, and disclosure. Bob is a Past Director of SQM in Chile, is past Chair of the Board of St. Paul’s Hospital, a former Director of the United Way of Saskatoon and a past Saskatchewan Chapter Chair of the ICD. Bob previously taught Securities Regulation at the University of Saskatchewan and has been involved in administration for the sport of tennis at the local, provincial, and national levels including as a Director of Tennis Canada.