“Mrs. Kennedy-Glans has first-class, hands-on experience in the challenge faced by private sector operators in dealing with their social environment in a developing country.”
~ Francois Carle, Director of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade ~
“Donna Kennedy-Glans was an important member of Nexen’s International Division for ten years, most recently as Vice President International Government Relations… With her values and vision, she was a key driver on the team in developing and implementing strategies to respond pro-actively to these (non-technical) risks. As a result we enhanced our reputation with all our stakeholders.”
~ Vic Zaleschuk, former President and Chief Executive Officer, Nexen Inc. ~
“Donna Kennedy-Glans is a lawyer by training but she is not legalistic in her approach. Donna uses her background to take a substantive approach to Corporate Social Responsibility from a reasoned perspective… I would agree that she is a pioneer.”
“Donna is sincere, committed and completely unpretentious. Most importantly, she is morally courageous without fault.”
“Donna has demonstrated expertise in a wide range of areas including governance, corporate relations with government, or private sector activities in developing countries.”
“Donna’s ability to integrate a cross section of players – governmental, non-governmental, industry sectors – is highly effective.”
“Donna understands and values the social accountabilities of the private sector players and is adept at formulating strategies to respond to these accountabilities.”
“Donna’s credibility and judgment is reflected in her leadership and respect within the corporate structures she has been in, and in the trust and confidence afforded her by non-corporate stakeholders.”