Cheryl Paynter CPA, CA, ICD.D in

Cheryl Paynter CPA, CA, ICD.D

Questioner · DISC type c
Chief Executive Officer at Government of Prince Edward Island
📍 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Cheryl Paynter is an experienced public sector leader, currently serving as the CEO of the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation. Her career includes CEO roles at the Workers Compensation Board, Tourism PEI, and Innovation PEI. She holds an ICD. D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Outside of her government roles, Cheryl is deeply involved in community and wellness. She is a co-owner and trainer at CrossFit Charlottetown, board chair for the PEI Marathon, and an organizing member of 100 Women Who Care PEI. She lives in Charlottetown with her husband.

Interesting fact: She is a Level 1 Certified CrossFit Trainer with certifications in Gymnastics, Running Endurance, and Olympic Lifting.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Personality Overview

How Cheryl shows up

Value Seeker
Systematic
Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Priorities

Topics Cheryl cares about

Affordable Housing
As the current CEO of the PEI Housing Corporation, she is directly involved in developing and managing affordable housing programs and creating new units for the province.
Community Philanthropy
Serves on the board of IWK Health and is a proud organizing member of 100 Women Who Care PEI, demonstrating a commitment to community-based fundraising and support.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Chief Executive Officer
Government of Prince Edward Island
6-2019 - 8-2023
CEO
Workers Compensation Board of PEI
11-2011 - 6-2019
CEO
Government of Prince Edward Island
8-2014 - 1-2019
Co-Owner/Trainer
CrossFit Charlottetown
3-2009 - 7-2014
Trainer
Crossfit PEI
In the press

Media appearances

Paynter, Cheryl - Government of Prince Edward Island. Featured in Government of Prince Edward Island (official website)
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Education
3-2021 - 12-2021
ICD-Rotman
Institute of Corporate Directors
2020 - 2021
Conscious Leader Forum Fall 2020 Cohort
Chandler Coaches
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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