Institute of Corporate Directors

ICDM Survey Reveals Imperative for Boards in ASEAN to Realign Priorities Towards More Effective and Sustainable Governance

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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of ICDM emphasised, ?Amidst the ongoing economic challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to navigating leadership in the dynamic landscape of Southeast Asia.

Key Points: 
  • of ICDM emphasised, ?Amidst the ongoing economic challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to navigating leadership in the dynamic landscape of Southeast Asia.
  • Governance is coming into focus on a more profound level in the wake of heightened stakeholders?
  • These include:
    (i) To Realign Board Agenda and Set Priorities Right: Boards often cling to outdated approaches, looking at things through yesterday?s lens and failing to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • In addition to the 2024 ASEAN Board Trends report, ICDM also announced the formation of an ASEAN Directors Registry under the ASEAN IOD Network initiative.

Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the "Company" or "Kolibri") (TSX: KEI, NASDAQ: KGEI) is pleased to welcome Douglas Urch as the newest member of its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the "Company" or "Kolibri") (TSX: KEI, NASDAQ: KGEI) is pleased to welcome Douglas Urch as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
  • Douglas Urch is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) with a degree in Commerce.
  • Mr. Urch has been a Director for several listed (TSX & AIM) and private companies, specializing in financial management guidance.
  • Wolf Regener, President and CEO, commented, “We are very pleased to welcome Doug to our Board of Directors.

Haute Residence and Eugen Klein Continue Their Real Estate Partnership Into Second Year

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Saturday, October 7, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Klein Group is consistently recognized in the top 100 national brokerage teams in Canada by Royal LePage. Eugen Klein is an industry leader in marketing unique, luxury and investment projects, representing sellers and buyers in local, national, and international markets. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate investment and property management.

Key Points: 
  • Haute Residence and acclaimed real estate agent Eugen Klein take their partnership into its second year.
  • As a Haute Residence member, Eugen is one of the agents who exclusively represents the high-end real estate market in Vancouver, Canada.
  • Eugen Klein is an industry leader in marketing unique, luxury and investment projects, representing sellers and buyers in local, national, and international markets.
  • In addition to his real estate practice, Eugen serves on a number of for-profit and not-for-profit boards.

Odyssey Trust Company Appoints Jonathan Pinto as Chief Growth Officer to Lead Continued Expansion

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Trust Company (“Odyssey” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has strengthened its executive team to reflect the growth and strategic initiatives of the Company.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Trust Company (“Odyssey” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has strengthened its executive team to reflect the growth and strategic initiatives of the Company.
  • Jonathan Pinto, previously Chief Client Officer at TMX Investor Solutions Inc., will lead Odyssey’s continued growth and client service excellence as its Chief Growth Officer.
  • Mr. Pinto is an accomplished financial services executive, with approximately 20 years’ experience in the Canadian capital markets, including most recently with AST Trust Company Canada/TMX Group.
  • “The addition of Jon to our executive team with a defined focus on growth is an important step for our company,” said Jenna Kaye, CEO of Odyssey Trust.

Institute of Corporate Directors partners with the Canadian Credit Union Association to strengthen director effectiveness in the credit union sector

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) are pleased to announce a significant and exclusive strategic alliance to CCUA's credit union members, to elevate director success and provide them with unparalleled resources and expertise in the credit union sector's ever-evolving landscape.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) are pleased to announce a significant and exclusive strategic alliance to CCUA's credit union members, to elevate director success and provide them with unparalleled resources and expertise in the credit union sector's ever-evolving landscape.
  • "We're excited to support and enhance CCUA's efforts to provide good governance to all its members," says Rahul Bhardwaj, ICD's President and CEO.
  • "Together, we're committed to unlocking new opportunities, advancing corporate governance, and fostering enhanced director performance for the credit union sector in today's evolving landscape."
  • The Institute of Corporate Directors and the Canadian Credit Union Association are committed to fostering excellence and leadership within the corporate governance and financial sectors.

Hazel Claxton Appointed to Bank of Montreal Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Hazel Claxton, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Morneau Shepell Inc. (now part of TELUS Health), to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Hazel Claxton, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Morneau Shepell Inc. (now part of TELUS Health), to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Hazel to the Board of Directors," said George A.
  • Ms. Claxton currently sits on the boards of Allied Properties REIT, TELUS Corporation, University Pension Plan Ontario and Unity Health Toronto.
  • Ms. Claxton holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Queen's University and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Hazel Claxton Appointed to Bank of Montreal Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Hazel Claxton, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Morneau Shepell Inc. (now part of TELUS Health), to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Hazel Claxton, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Morneau Shepell Inc. (now part of TELUS Health), to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Hazel to the Board of Directors," said George A.
  • Ms. Claxton currently sits on the boards of Allied Properties REIT, TELUS Corporation, University Pension Plan Ontario and Unity Health Toronto.
  • Ms. Claxton holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Queen's University and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

ICDM: Professionalising of Board Leadership and Directorship Key to Catalysing Performance and Excellence in Businesses

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Overall, the membership base has grown 13-fold and 8-fold respectively for individual and corporate membership, compared to when ICDM concluded its first-year performance in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • Overall, the membership base has grown 13-fold and 8-fold respectively for individual and corporate membership, compared to when ICDM concluded its first-year performance in 2018.
  • To contextualise, ICDM's annual membership growth rate amongst other institutes of directors (IoD) in the region is second only to Australia and New Zealand.
  • Board & Directors Effectiveness Evaluation (BDEE): Completed 20 external board and directors board evaluations, a 33% rise from the previous reporting period.
  • For more information on ICDM membership and how it can benefit the directorship journey, please visit https://icdm.com.my/.

NorthWest Copper Announces Board Changes and New Date for Annual General Meeting

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NWST) (OTCQX: NWCCF) today announced that Terrence (Terry) Lyons has been appointed as Chair of the Board effective August 8, 2023, and will be nominated for election to the NorthWest Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the annual general meeting (“AGM”) to be held in September.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NWST) (OTCQX: NWCCF) today announced that Terrence (Terry) Lyons has been appointed as Chair of the Board effective August 8, 2023, and will be nominated for election to the NorthWest Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the annual general meeting (“AGM”) to be held in September.
  • Current Chair Dr. Mark O’Dea, a significant long-term shareholder and co-founder of the Company, has retired from the Board and welcomes Terry to the Board.
  • “Terry, who has deep experience in resource development and corporate governance, will be a strong addition to the Board,” said David Moore, Interim President and CEO of NorthWest.
  • Northwest Copper has retained Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP as legal counsel, Kingsdale Advisors as its strategic shareholder advisor and Longview Communications and Public Affairs as communications advisor.

Capital Power announces Board appointment and retirement

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jill Gardiner, Chair of the Board for Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power” or “the Company”) (TSX: CPX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Graham to the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) effective August 2, 2023.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jill Gardiner, Chair of the Board for Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power” or “the Company”) (TSX: CPX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Graham to the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) effective August 2, 2023.
  • The appointment follows the retirement of Katharine (Kate) Stevenson from the Board of Directors.
  • We wish her the very best in all her endeavours.”
    With this appointment and retirement, Capital Power’s Board of Directors consists of 10 directors, with 44% of the independent directors being women, and 33% of the independent directors representing diverse groups beyond gender.
  • Please refer to Capital Power’s 2023 Management Proxy Circular and Board Diversity Policy for further information.