Elaine M. Roper, ICD.D

Elaine brings over 40 years’ experience in the financial services, technology, NFP and public sectors throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Her experience includes advising at the highest levels of organizations and working directly with C-Suite and board leadership. In addition to leading numerous CEO, and board appointments, Elaine brings the perspective of a board director herself, having served on boards and chaired search committees. This gives her a well-rounded and strategic understanding of leadership needs in governance settings.

 

Over the past two decades, Elaine has served on numerous high-profile non-profit boards. Her experience includes serving as Vice-Chair of the Royal Ontario Museum and Board Chair of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. In addition to these roles, Elaine has chaired the Governance and/or Human Resources Committees of these boards and of other organizations as a board director. These include the Canada Games Council, Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games Host Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, the Textile Museum of Canada, and Bishop’s University. Her contributions to these boards have been significant, leading CEO search committees, board recruitment, assessment, and evaluation exercises across all these institutions.

 

Elaine holds a bachelor’s degree in German and Business Administration from Bishop’s University. She has completed the Rotman Directors Education program and is accredited through the Institute of Corporate Directors. She is a frequent speaker and advisor on matters of board governance. She is fluent in English and French and is based in Toronto.