Manjit Sharma, to the Board of Directors, Export Development CanadaSupplied
The Chair of Export Development Canada’s Board of Directors, Ms. Martine Irman, is pleased to welcome Ms. Manjit Sharma as the Government of Canada’s newest appointment to EDC’s Board.
Ms. Sharma brings more than 25 years of in-depth experience navigating a wide range of operational matters in a variety of industries. Currently, she is Chief Financial Officer for WSP Canada Inc. and a member of the international consultancy’s Canadian leadership team.
Before joining WSP, Ms. Sharma was on the National Executive Team of General Electric Canada (GE Canada), serving as Chief Financial Officer. Active in her community, Ms. Sharma serves on the Board of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and has held leadership roles with the Greater Toronto YMCA (past Board member), Junior Achievement of Central Ontario (past Governor) and FEI Young Luminaries Mentorship Program. In 2019, she was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
About EDC
Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage. As international risk experts, we equip Canadian companies with the tools they need – the trade knowledge, financing solutions, equity, insurance, and connections – to grow their business with confidence. Underlying all our support is a commitment to sustainable and responsible business. To help Canadian businesses facing extreme financial challenges brought on by the global response to COVID-19, the Government of Canada has expanded EDC’s domestic capabilities until December 31, 2021. This broader mandate will enable EDC to expand its support to companies focused domestically.
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