Board of Directors
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