ADvisory Board Global Chamber Edmonton
The Global Chamber® Edmonton Advisory Board is composed of experienced leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives who bring diverse global expertise to support the growth of our international business community. These advisors provide strategic guidance, industry insight, and valuable connections that help strengthen Global Chamber® Edmonton and support companies expanding across borders. Together, they help advance our mission of enabling members to grow business from anywhere to anywhere across 605+ metropolitan areas worldwide. 🌍🚀
Barbara Engelbart McKenzie - Executive Director
Ms. McKenzie is a change maker and disruptor. She has over 30 years’ experience in leadership, entrepreneurship and corporate growth, and strategic disruption. She is CEO and Founder of Ignition CEO, a venture that provides support to build and grow a new generation of business leaders and CEOs. She is also the Managing Director of DB McKenzie Group and the Executive Director of the Global Chamber, Alberta Chapter.
Ms. McKenzie has an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and a Diploma in Marketing from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. She holds several certifications in corporate governance, project management and economic development.
Ms. McKenzie is known for her innovative thinking, with a passion for disruption and a deep passion for community. She has been involved in technology and innovation, economic development, banking, social enterprise, justice, and pensions sectors throughout her career, focusing on corporate change management as well as start up and scaling ventures. Ms. McKenzie has led several of her own successful entrepreneurial ventures. She also currently instructs a course on Innovation and Intrapreneurship at her alma mater the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Ms. McKenzie also gives back to her community and is currently the board chair of the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton and a board director and chair of the Governance Committee, with the Canadian Council of Indigenous Business, and a board director with Lift Impact Partners. She held the role of co-chair for the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network, was member of the Red Deer Polytechnic Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing (CIMTAC) advisory board and is the past chair of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology School of Business Entrepreneurship Program Advisory Committee. She is a seasoned public speaker and has won awards for many of her initiatives and projects.
Advisory Board:
Terri Davis, BComm, MBA
President & CEO, ProFound Talent Inc. & oolu
Terri is a connector at heart—of people, purpose, and possibility. As the founder of ProFound Talent Inc., an executive search firm, and oolu, a technology platform matching fractional leaders with businesses, she brings over 25 years of executive recruitment experience helping businesses scale by finding the right talent to lead their growth.
A disruptor, Terri is redefining the future of work through oolu—a one-of-a-kind, AI-assisted platform that not only matches businesses with fractional leaders but also manages contracts, payments, and support services in one seamless solution. It’s a disruptive shift in how we hire, how people work, and how organizations access critical leadership—faster and smarter. Think: swipe right to find your next leader.
With a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA, she combines deep business acumen with a genuine passion for helping people thrive—whether through traditional executive search or transformative technology.
Her legacy is about more than placements; it’s about building strong organizations and better lives through meaningful work. 🚀
Sukhi Grewal, BSc., CPA, CGA (MBA Candidate)
Co-founder and CEO of NexGen Wellness Ltd.
Sukhi Grewal is an experienced executive, investor, entrepreneur, and finance leader who has worked with both private and public companies across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, agriculture, clean technology, and emerging technologies. She has held leadership roles as CEO, CFO, and strategic advisor, helping companies navigate capital strategy, corporate transformation, and international growth.
Leveraging her executive leadership, private equity expertise, and entrepreneurial experience, Sukhi collaborates with venture-backed companies, investors, and global partners to drive commercialization and develop sustainable growth strategies at the intersection of capital markets, research, and technology.
Sukhi is the co-founder and CEO of NexGen Wellness Ltd., a cutting-edge HealthTech company at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to improve overall health and well-being. Through a diverse range of products, NexGen Wellness is dedicated to enhancing quality of life by integrating advanced technology to address critical health challenges.
A member of the Alberta Advisory Board for the Global Chamber of Commerce, she supports international trade, venture expansion, and global partnership development. She is deeply committed to positioning Canadian companies for global competitiveness and long-term impact.
Sukhi holds a Bachelor of Science degree with research experience, is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and is pursuing graduate studies in Leadership and Strategy focused on research commercialization. She brings a rare multidisciplinary perspective that bridges science, finance, and strategic innovation. 🚀
Marcela Mandeville
Independent Consultant and Former CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Marcela Mandeville is a seasoned leader and independent consultant with over two decades of experience in international business, entrepreneurship, and economic development. Known for her collaborative spirit and strategic mindset, Marcela works with organizations to unlock inclusive economic growth, elevate diverse voices, and build resilient, innovation-driven ecosystems.
Previously serving as CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Marcela played a pivotal role in expanding access to capital, mentorship, and education for women in business. Under her leadership, AWE delivered transformative programming that empowered thousands of women entrepreneurs and positioned the organization as a national thought leader in inclusive entrepreneurship. Her work has been instrumental in shifting the narrative around women’s economic participation and amplifying the critical role of equity in innovation and growth.
Marcela’s consulting practice draws from a rich blend of corporate, non-profit, and public sector experience. She is a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to advance inclusive economic strategies, strengthen governance, and deepen community engagement. Her ability to navigate complexity and build cross-sector partnerships has led to meaningful, systemic change in the innovation ecosystem.
A strong advocate for inclusive leadership, Marcela has served on multiple boards and advisory groups, including Explore Edmonton, Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada, Works for Women, Alberta Innovates, and the University of Alberta School of Business. Her global perspective is rooted in her academic background in international business, her certification in global trade, and her lived experience navigating diverse business landscapes.
Based in Edmonton, on Treaty 6 Territory, Marcela is committed to building equitable systems that honor diverse perspectives and drive shared prosperity. She believes in the power of connection, culture, and courage to transform communities.
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