Board of Directors
Chair: Nathalie Pratte
In fiscal year 2014-2015, the National Board of Directors was composed of 16 members made up of a diverse group of leaders who bring a variety of talents, experiences and expertise to the governance of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
The Board’s primary role is to oversee management and ensure NCC’s affairs are being conducted in a way that achieves its objectives. Directors are elected by the Members of the Corporation for a term of three years, and are eligible for re-election provided that they have not served more than six consecutive years.
Governance, Nominating & Human Resources Committee
Chair: Bill Caulfeild-Browne
The Governance, Nominating & Human Resources Committee is responsible for the development and recommendation to the Board of a set of governance and nominating principles and practices applicable to NCC, including: conducting periodic reviews of the structure of the Board and its committees; reviewing the Board composition and recommending criteria to the Board with respect to size, diversity and skill mix; and conducting biannual evaluations of overall Board effectiveness.
Audit Committee
Chair: Ann Rooney
The Audit Committee assists the Board in overseeing NCC’s financial principles, controls and reporting. It monitors NCC’s financial performance and is responsible for monitoring any changes in the risk profile of NCC. All Audit Committee members are financially literate, as defined by the Ontario Securities Commission.
Conservation Committee
Chair: Margaret Kelch
The Conservation Committee provides guidance to and oversight of NCC’s science, securement and stewardship business activities, and reports to the Board on these matters.
Investment Committee
Chair: James Bowland
The Investment Committee assists the Board in overseeing the policies that govern the investment of NCC’s financial assets. It monitors the performance of all short and long-term funds held by NCC, such as the endowment funds, as well as the performance of external investment managers and advisers. Finally, it ensures that funds received and held by NCC are invested in accordance with any donor restrictions or wishes.
Executive Management Group
- John Lounds, President & CEO
- Bob Alexander, Board Secretary & Executive Assistant to the CEO
- Ian Barnett, Vice-President, Operations
- Michael Bradstreet, Vice-President, Conservation
- Jane Gilbert, Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications
- Ana White, Vice President, Marketing & Development
- Julie Wood, Vice-President, Corporate Services