SARAH PAQUET

LL.L, J.D., ICD.C, Director and Chief Executive Officer

FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND REPORTS ANALYSIS CENTRE OF CANADA (FINTRAC) Nominated as Executive Vice-president, Shared Services Canada

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA BIO: Sarah Paquet has been a dedicated public servant for over 20 years. In 2018, she was named the first Executive Vice-president at Shared Services Canada where she worked to modernize its IT infrastructure. In November 2020, Sarah was appointed as the Director and CEO of FINTRAC - Canada’s financial intelligence unit. Sarah is the Deputy Minister Champion for the University of Ottawa and a passionate advocate for women.

MOST IMPORTANT CAREER LESSON: Leave your ego at the door. The best way to tackle challenges is simple: one team, one plan, one success.

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: My decision to publicly champion Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (WIS) where I was the only woman at the senior management table.

BIO: Krista Scaldwell has more than two decades of public affairs and communications experience in Canada, Latin America, Asia Pacific and the U.S. She has spent more than 20 years in the non-profit sector in management and at the board level, including Trustee of the 4-H Foundation Board of Directors and chairing an annual fundraising event for the Abilities Centre. She is also past chair of the Trent University Alumni Community of Women.

ON MOTIVATION: That each day brings new challenges and I get to work with an amazing team of colleagues to make a difference for our business and the people we service.

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: The multiple volunteer board roles I have had over the years while being a mom and having a busy career.

POWER SONG: “Taking Care of Business” by BTO.

BIO: After holding executive roles in multiple sectors, Effie Simanikas joined IAMGOLD in 2011. Effie has also played a key role in evaluating several growth options that led to IAMGOLD’S current transformational growth strategy. She serves on several Cote Gold joint venture committees, is a board member of Euro Ressources, and is actively involved in several organizations committed to women’s career advancement, including the WXN’S Diversity Council.

MOST IMPORTANT CAREER LESSON: Create a great team. Your people are your success so spend time building the right team and ensure you take care of them.

ON WHAT MAKES A LEADER: When people naturally seek your input without being obliged. That’s how you know you’re adding value.