Darlene Gering
Darlene brings innovative leadership and a high level of integrity with global business experience in a variety of sectors to achieve real impact. She has a strong track record of implementing effective strategies to rapidly scale up business and impact organizations.
Darlene has a proven track record in developing high-growth strategies, establishing key partnerships, and managing complex projects. Starting her career in the corporate world, Darlene has successfully led many different types of organizations from tech startups to nonprofits. Her expertise lies in strategic planning, team leadership, risk evaluation, and fostering innovation to create lasting positive change.
Starting her career with Dun & Bradstreet, she was awarded as one of their top sales executives globally. Following her desire to live and work in Latin America she founded D&R International S.A. in Costa Rica which became Dun and Bradstreet’s fastest growing agency in Latin America. She then sought a way to combine her entrepreneurial skills with community impact in her role at the Burnaby Board of Trade. As the former CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade, Darlene pioneered adoption of the triple bottom line resulting in the fastest growing board of trade/chamber in Canada, tripling membership in three years to 1000 organizations. While at the Board of Trade, Darlene spearheaded the development of the Asia Pacific Trade strategy and led 5 trade delegations to Asia.
Darlene was President of the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games, she led 2000 volunteers to host the most memorable, inclusive and sustainable Games for 3800 athletes in the 25 year history of the Seniors Games. Darlene was the co-founder of Thriving Generations Employment Agency, a social enterprise that helped moms in poverty transition back to work, where she worked closely with indigenous women.
She brings a deep understanding of the business imperatives for running a successful purpose-based business.
Email: darlene (at) missionloops (dot) ca