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Nancy Wright CPHR, GCB.D

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VP Operations & Business Engagement at New Economy Canada
📍 North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Nancy Wright is the VP of Operations & Business Engagement at New Economy Canada, with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of business and sustainability. A graduate of Simon Fraser University, she previously served as COO for both GLOBE Series and Competent Boards. People who have worked with her describe her as a tireless big-picture thinker, an excellent listener, and a professional who thrives on collaboration.

Nancy dedicates her expertise to advancing clean energy and sustainability, serving as the Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for the Pembina Institute, one of Canadas leading clean energy think tanks. Her career has been consistently focused on creating impact in corporate governance and building multi-sector partnerships to accelerate a clean economy.

For 25 years, she was instrumental in building GLOBE Series into one of the worlds most recognized leadership summits for sustainable business.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
VP Operations & Business Engagement
Job Level
Senior
Location
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Clean Economy
Her current role at New Economy Canada and board position at the Pembina Institute are focused on accelerating Canada's transition to a clean economy.
ESG & Governance
As the former COO of Competent Boards, she educated leaders on ESG. She holds GCB. D and CCB. D designations for board members in sustainability and climate.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
VP Operations & Business Engagement
New Economy Canada
6-2020
Board Member (Vice Chair & HR Committee Member)
Pembina Institute
3-2021 - 11-2024
Chief Operating Officer
Competent Boards
9-2019 - 3-2021
Principal
Nancy Wright & Associates
1-2015 - 9-2019
Chief Operating Officer
GLOBE Series
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Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Simon Fraser University
Active member since 2016. A performance development peer group for C-suite executives.
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