Carmen Sylvain

s. Sylvain is a former diplomat with 30 years of combined experience in foreign affairs, international trade, and investment. Ms. Sylvain is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, having completed the Directors Education Program. She served as Ambassador of Canada to Colombia, Morocco, and Mauritania, as well as Assistant Deputy Minister for Europe, Africa and the Middle East at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. As Assistant Deputy Minister for Strategic Planning within Global Affairs, she led the development of a Foreign Policy Plan for Canada. Ms. Sylvain was strategic advisor to Borealis Infrastructure and the OMERS pension fund.

She currently serves on the Boards of LCI Education Network, Orient Investment Properties and the Egyptian Refining Company. Ms. Sylvain has been on the Parex Resources Board of Directors since July 2017.