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Board of Directors

The Board of Directors determines (governing) policies and ensures that the Black Business Initiative’s business affairs are conducted in accordance with good governance practices. The board steers the strategic direction of the organization and appoints the Chief Executive Officer who, in turn, is responsible for the general management and direction of the organization.

Traditionally, board members are selected and announced at the Annual General Meeting unless there is a mid-year vacancy. Recommendations can come from the board, staff, or community. Recommendations are brought to the board and a board vote is initiated. Please visit regularly to view any vacancies on our boards or committees.

Current Board of Directors

Joe Parris, Chair

Carlo Simmons, Past Chair

Matthew Martel, CEO

Cynthia Dorrington, Interim Treasurer

Andrew de Freitas

Ben Johnson

Bruce Johnson

George Swaniker

Kenny Duncan

Valeria Lara

Anthony Winston III

Tracey Thomas, Chair

Shakara Joseph, Vice Chair

Adam Cain, Treasurer

Matthew Martel

Grace Alridge

Mapfumo Chidzonga

Vanessa Parris

Atia Mark

Emma Crudas

Cassandra Dorrington, Chair

Deborah Windsor

Sylvia Parris

Tracey Thomas 

Joe Parris

Cynthia Dorrington, Chair

Taff Chipango

Dienye Peterside

Sylvia Parris-Drummond, Chair

David Eisnor, Director/Past Chair

Andrea Jackson, Director/Treasurer

Matthew Martel, CEO

Greg Nazaire

Joseph Parris

Njabulo Nkala

Debbie Windsor, Chair

Cynthia Dorrington

Joseph Parris