ESG: What It Means for Your Board and Business

Janis Byrne

K.C., ICD.D

Janis is an experienced corporate director', former Chief Legal Officer, and Executive Vice President, with over 20years' experience in diverse industries. Through her legal career and board positions, she has extensive experience in governance, human resources, commercial financing, M&A, joint ventures, strategy, and risk management, including insurance and cybersecurity. She received the Institute of Corporate Directors Designation in 2017 and an ESG certification from Competent Boards Canada in 2022.

Nora Duke

ICD.D

Nora Duke most recently served as Executive Vice President, Sustainability, and Chief Human Resource Officer at Fortis Inc. Key areas of focus included ESG/sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, talent management, and executive succession. Nora was twice named one of 'Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network. She was also inducted into Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEO Hall of Fame.
 

Michelle Simms

ICD.D

Michelle, President & CEO of the Genesis Centre, is passionate about growing, strengthening, and diversifying the technology sector of Newfoundland and Labrador. She serves on the board of directors for the Centres of Excellence of Next Generation Networks, is the St. John’s hub lead for Genesis Connect CEO peer groups, and is a member of the Memorial University Innovation Steering Committee, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Industry Advisory Council, and the Centre for Entrepreneurship advisory board. In 2020 and again in 2021, Michelle was recognized by Atlantic Business Magazine as one of the Top 50 CEOs in Atlantic Canada.