The Canadian Network of Asset Managers will establish its elected Board of Directors at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 22, 2027.
The CNAM membership will elect the incoming Vice-Chair to serve for the upcoming year starting May 2027.
This is an opportunity for CNAM members to identify the best candidate to serve our membership and the industry. This important role leads the CNAM Board, manages its ongoing operations and initiatives, and works with its partners across the industry to improve public infrastructure asset management practices.
The elected Vice-Chair will serve for a three-year rotating term:
- Vice-Chair: 2027-2028
- Chair: 2028-2029
- Past-Chair: 2029-2030
This role is critical to the sustainment and evolution of CNAM and the public infrastructure asset management landscape.
Timeline
The election will take place prior to CNAM’s AGM, meaning that candidates who are not successful in their initial bid for a board position are encouraged to consider running for other available roles on the board. We value the dedication and interest of all applicants and welcome their continued involvement in shaping the future of our organization.
- October 1 – November 5, 2026: Vice Chair Nominations Period
- November 5 – November 19, 2026: Vetting by Nominations Committee to ensure candidates meet the Vice-Chair candidacy requirements
- November 19, 2026: Vice-Chair Candidates and Submissions shared with the membership
- November 19 – December 10, 2026: Online Voting
- January 4 –8, 2027: Announcement of Vice-Chair-Elect
Submission Process
Prospective candidates are asked to submit the following:
- A statement of intent for the Vice-Chair role (~500 words) — describe your vision, desired outcomes, and proposed strategies for advancing and evolving CNAM’s mandate
- Biography (~100 words) and photograph
- All candidates are encouraged to submit a video (~60-90 sec) outlining their vision and motivation for the role
All candidates will be interviewed by the Governance Committee, whose endorsement is required to proceed to the member vote.
Feel free to campaign through your own networks and raise awareness for those who may have missed notification about the election.
Requirements/Criteria
To be considered as a candidate for the Vice-Chair role of the CNAM Board of Directors, the following prerequisites and competencies are required:
- CNAM Member in good standing (any member category except student).
- Four (4) or more years of demonstrated leadership experience in the practice of asset management.
- Two (2) or more years of previous board experience, or equivalent related strategic management experience.
- Demonstrated CNAM Board exposure, experience, and/or knowledge.
- Ability to dedicate approximately 20 hours a month for Board member commitments and Executive Committee responsibilities, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with the Chair, Executive Committee, and Executive Director on strategic, governance, and operational matters including active participation on CNAM Committees.
- The Board meets virtually every month for 2 hours as well as pre and post-conference in-person meetings per year; the Executive Committee meets virtually every month for 2 hours.
- Support of your employer (including financial support) to attend the annual conference, the Virtual Summit, and the Board’s annual two-day strategic planning session in late Fall. Attendance at the annual conference, Virtual Summit, and strategic planning session involves a required investment of time and financial resources from all Board members.
- Written support from your employer must be obtained before the voting closes.
- Confirm a 3-year commitment in the successive Vice-Chair, Chair, and Past-Chair positions.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
- Have served at least one term on the CNAM Board of Directors and have previous exposure and involvement with CNAM Committees, special programs and initiatives, and regular operations.
- Have four (4) or more years of experience in successive leadership positions with demonstrated ability to facilitate decision-making in a Board and Executive setting.
- Have two (2) or more years of previous not-for-profit board experience, or equivalent related strategic management experience.
- Demonstrate a long-term commitment to sustaining and building the asset management community in Canada and beyond.
- Be agnostic of regional, sector, and other differences and work in the best interest of all public infrastructure asset managers across Canada.
If you have questions about the election process or the Vice-Chair role, please contact our Executive Director at executivedirector@cnam.ca.