As an active volunteer for 38 years and a member of Council for almost 6 years, I have served in many leadership roles including past Chair and Secretary of the Ottawa LN, Deputy Chair and Chair of Council, member of the CCT and CAT. I am currently Chairman of the Monitoring Governance WP and member of the G4F Review Group. I co-founded an environmentally focused “Not for Profit” 22 years ago and served as Chair for ten years, now continuing as a Director.
My professional work has included roles in the Telecommunications and High Security industries at Director, AVP and VP level. All requiring leadership, financial acumen, and a strong understanding of business strategy. My skills include well developed written and verbal communications. I have presented papers at International Conferences. My moderation and consensus building capabilities were developed through both professional and volunteer roles. I currently work as a Systems Architect with Correctional Service Canada in defining, designing and managing the deployment of “next generation” Security Command and Control platforms.
As a member of the BoT, I would build on my ongoing IET volunteer work. I am passionate about the future of engineering and my goals include improving the IET’s value proposition, especially outside of the UK; increasing its brand recognition with young people; supporting STEM activities to ensure children are exposed to engineering as a career choice.
During my terms on Council I have gained an excellent understanding of how the IET “works”. This and my other initiatives including:
- enhancing Staff, Board, Council collaboration as “One Team”,
- ensuring that Council Members can contribute to IET strategy and direction as part of their mandate.
- guiding the shape and structure of Council following adoption of the G4F proposals,
position me well to be an engaged and forward-looking member of the BoT.
