Meet our Founder and CEO, Mubarka. Recognized as a distinguished corporate strategist, Mubarka is deeply respected within boardrooms and executive suites for her insights into governance and strategy execution. She possesses an extensive background in strategic planning, governance excellence, and fostering cultures of high performance, enabling organizations not just to comply, but to thrive and excel.
With over a decade holding pivotal roles in HR and strategy, Mubarka's deep engagement in shaping strategic people initiatives laid the groundwork for BoardBe's vision. Her journey, particularly as a woman of colour, reflects remarkable tenacity, overcoming significant hurdles to earn her position asChief Strategy and People Officer in the C-suite. Now, she combines her comprehensive expertise to provide boards and CEOs with impactful strategies that cover governance coaching, balanced scorecard strategic planning, executive compensation, and fortified corporate governance.
A passionate advocate and sought-after speaker for diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, Mubarka is determined to amplify the voices of countless talented women who have traditionally been sidelined in leadership roles. Her dedication extends to rigorous board governance audits, ensuring organizations operate at the pinnacle of excellence.
Shannan Corey brings a wealth of experience in HR, uniquely complemented by her background in mathematics and actuarial science. Over her 30-year journey, she has developed a profound expertise in executive compensation, organizational design, and job analysis. Having served as a Total Rewards leader for prominent companies, she demonstrates a keen ability to balance both quantitative and qualitative dimensions of compensation.
Her comprehensive approach ensures that organizational goals align seamlessly with innovative compensation strategies. As an Associate Actuary, Shannan is adept at pensions, benefits, cost analysis, and benchmarking organizational effectiveness. Within the BoardBe ecosystem, she is a reliable pillar and trusted advisor, guiding senior management and boards with unparalleled expertise in total rewards, organizational architecture and performance-based pay systems.
Merging engineering precision with business strategy, Paul Sparks specializes in board development and transformation. With a consistent focus on people and relationships, he collaborates closely with clients, identifying challenges and providing bespoke solutions for growth and success. Having over 10 years of experience working in a face-paced manufacturing environment, Paul has honed skills in continuous improvement and reporting optimization. Beyond this, as an experienced governance practitioner, Paul excels in board governance audits, detailed report reviews, and specialized governance tasks, including risk management assessments and stakeholder communication planning.
Paul meticulously oversees the development and updating of our training programs at BoardBe, ensuring they resonate with the latest trends in governance and set the gold standard in governance best practices. His combination of technical expertise and strategic insight makes him a valuable resource for boards seeking effective guidance and growth.
Holly's extensive 15-year journey across private and public sectors, collaborating with boards and committees, renders her highly adaptable to client needs. With a Business Administration Diploma and Human Resource Management Certificate, she brings integrity, authentic communication, meticulous attention to detail, and organizational prowess. Holly's grasp of governance practices enriches both our team and clients. At BoardBe, Holly expertly manages board portals, enhancing administrative processes, and fostering a robust foundation for future success. Renowned for exceptional organization, she adeptly manages board functions, coordinates meetings and events, and maintains confidentiality with finesse. A "Zoom guru," she's an indispensable force behind seamless operations.
Temi, a skilled Board Secretary, offers 10+ years of adeptness inboard administration and management. Supporting over 100 board members, committees, councils, and groups, Temi's expertise spans governance, compliance, policy development, recruitment, and more. With a legal background, she's a member of the Governance Professionals of Canada and holds a Non-profit Governance Essentials certificate from the Rotman School of Management. At BoardBe, Temi ensures efficient board operations, excelling under pressure and bolstering compliance. Her commitment to precision and productivity makes her an invaluable asset in complex work environments. Temi excels in providing optimal secretarial support that enables boards to focus on strategic direction and make impactful decisions that drive organizational success.