CWGC — Canadian Women in Global Commerce
The team behind the mission

Expertise. Relationships. Delivery.

Governance, finance, banking, communications and trade leaders — with relationships on both sides of every corridor we open.

$800M+
Assets under management overseen
9
Leaders across finance, banking, trade and media

Delegation Lead & Strategic Architect

Nazreen Ali

MBA, PLE

Years in executive leadership
20+

Years in executive leadership

Assets under management
$800M

Assets under management

Governance & regulatory experience
Board

Governance & regulatory experience

An accomplished executive leader with over 20 years of management, governance and operational experience, including leadership of organizations responsible for more than CAD $800 million in assets under management. Her work spans strategy execution, governance, risk management, compliance, remediation and organisational transformation, with extensive experience alongside boards, regulators, investors, government stakeholders and community leaders. A former board member, she is a current member of the Association of Ontario Land Economists (AOLE).

Trade Advisory Council

The people who guide growth

Select a profile to read the full biography.

Alison Redford, KC

Advisory Board Member

Alison Redford, KC is the former Premier of Alberta and an accomplished lawyer, international policy advisor, and corporate leader. With a career spanning government, law, international development, and strategic advisory, she brings extensive expertise in governance, regulatory reform, energy policy, and global partnerships. As a Trade Advisory Council Member of Canadian Women in Global Commerce, she is committed to advancing women’s leadership, strengthening international collaboration, and creating meaningful opportunities for women in global business.

Nancy Griffin, CFP, EPC

Advisory Board Member

Nancy Griffin, CFP, EPC is the CEO and Founder of Women, Worth & Wellness®, a platform dedicated to empowering women through the interconnected pillars of health, wealth, self-worth, philanthropy, and legacy. With a career spanning corporate leadership, wealth management, and community advocacy, Nancy is passionate about helping women build confidence, financial independence, and meaningful impact. Through her work, she inspires women to lead with courage, generosity, and authenticity while creating lasting legacies for future generations.

Leadership council

The people who open doors

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Institutional experience

Where this team has led

Organizations named in the team's biographies — past and present roles, boards and affiliations.

  • Canada–Guyana Chamber of Commerce
  • Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  • Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry
  • Intact Insurance
  • Aviva Canada
  • KPMG Canada
  • Médecins Sans Frontières
  • Hydro One Telecom
  • Queen's Park · four ministries
  • OMVIC
  • Canadian Automotive Museum
  • Association of Ontario Land Economists
  • Hemsley Fraser
  • University of Toronto (OISE)
  • Bangor University
  • Global Growth Assets Inc.

Credentials held

  • MBA
  • FCCA
  • CPA
  • M.Ed.
  • CTDP
  • B.A.A.
  • CPC
  • PLE
  • Chartered Banker
  • Prosci change management

Meet the team in person on December 2.

RSVP to the Pre-Reception Speak with the team