Grace E. Schalkwyk

Grace E. Schalkwyk has been a director of the Bank and Salisbury since November 22, 2019. Ms. Schalkwyk holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) with Honors from University of British Columbia, with executive education in general management from Columbia Business School and INSEAD. She holds the Board Leadership Fellow designation from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Ms. Schalkwyk is an advisor to fintech and other technology companies. Her prior experience includes positions with Standard & Poor’s (now S&P Global) leading a global information business; Artnet AG as Chief Financial Officer with oversight of all financial functions including public disclosure; Reuters (now Refinitiv) in corporate development to address the challenges in financial information and technology, particularly with disruptive internet-based newcomers; and Credit Suisse First Boston (now Credit Suisse) as an investment banker advising clients on financings, strategic transactions, enhancing valuation, and investor engagement. Ms. Schalkwyk is active with NACD, Women Corporate Directors, cybersecurity events and fintech forums. She serves on the board of Lakeville, CT based Crescendo, Inc. Her past board service has included Signal Analytics (investment research), Women in New Media, and Canadian Society of New York. She qualifies as a “financial expert” as defined by federal securities laws. Ms. Schalkwyk’s extensive experience and skillset will provide valuable insight in today’s complex and fast paced banking environment.