This aim is at the heart of our strategic direction. Through investments in transforming our processes and technology, we are building an airspace that will improve the customer experience, delivering faster and more efficient routes, and reducing the industry’s carbon footprint along the way. Though its full impacts are still years away, our vision is about delivering results that will benefit all Canadian airspace users.
A significant axis of change was at the leadership level. The Board has been highly engaged in the search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer, and I am pleased that Mark Cooper will be leading the Company through our next chapter. Mark brings over 25 years of experience in aviation and has most recently led the evolution of NAV CANADA’s technology as our Vice President and Chief Technology and Information Officer. We are excited about the energy and expertise he will bring to our team.
Another area of focus for the Board this year was our commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities. Already, we’ve put a strong ESG framework in place to promote transparency and good governance around how best to introduce, discuss and make decisions concerning these topics. Building on that foundation, the Board and the Executive Management Committee received formal ESG training through an Institute of Corporate Directors tailored course, contributing to more comprehensive examinations and discussions of how we forge a path ahead.
Incorporating sustainability and ESG into our decision-making is a change unto itself – and one still in progress. The more we integrate these ideals into the fabric of NAV CANADA, the more tangible positive outcomes we will see realized – for our customers, for our skies, and for our stakeholders. I’m proud that we are shouldering this effort together.
In 2024, Lucie Guillemette and Iain Stewart joined the Board, and have already made excellent contributions as directors. At the annual meeting in January 2025, Bonnie DuPont, Edward Barrett and Michael DiLollo will be retiring from the Board. All have been consistent and constructive voices over the course of their tenures and have shown great leadership throughout.
Finally, on behalf of the Board, I want to express my appreciation for the impressive work that our outgoing President and CEO Raymond G. Bohn has achieved since taking the helm in early 2021. His steady, confident leadership has helped the Company traverse some challenging times and has positioned us for continued growth at an exciting point in our evolution. We thank Ray for his loyal service and look forward to seeing what he accomplishes next.
Michelle Savoy
Chair of the Board