NBS Team


Executive Director

Tima Bansal

Email: tbansal@ivey.uwo.ca

Tima Bansal is a Professor of Strategic Management at the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario. She sets NBS's organizational vision, serves as the principal investigator on our federal research grants and provides direction regarding strategic objectives.


Directrice, Pôle francophone

Marie-France Turcotte

Email: turcotte.marie-france@uqam.ca
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Marie-France Turcotte is a Professor at l’Université du Québec à Montréal. She oversees all activities for the French office.


Managing Director

Pam Laughland

Email: plaughland@nbs.net
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Pam Laughland manages the daily activities of NBS and ensures the organization has the resources to achieve its mission.


Director of Strategic Partnerships

Barb Steele

Email: bsteele@nbs.net
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Barb Steele supports NBS by developing meaningful partnerships with organizations in government, industry and the non-profit sector.


Knowledge Director

Maya Fischhoff

Email: mfischhoff@nbs.net
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Maya Fischhoff develops and oversees NBS's knowledge while ensuring rigor and relevance. Maya also manages major research projects including systematic reviews.


Communications Director

Carol Kehoe

Email: ckehoe@nbs.net
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Carol Kehoe publishes NBS content and develops strategies for sharing it with managers and researchers around the world.


Coordinator, French Office

Céline Fiorucci

Email: cfiorucci@nbs.net
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Céline Fiorucci coordinates the French office's daily activities, from communications to content development.


Assistant Coordinator, French Office

Pamela Carpio

Email: pcarpio@nbs.net
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Pamela Carpio assists in coordinating activities of the French office, focusing on communications and partnerships that allow NBS to grow as a leader of business sustainability in the French community.


Communications Coordinator

Jessica Kilcoyne

Email: jkilcoyne@nbs.net
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Jessica Kilcoyne manages NBS online visibility through our website and social media profile. Jessica also responds to member inquiries ensuring that they get the most out of their NBS membership.


Sustainability Project Coordinator

Chelsea Hicks

Email: chelsea.hicks@nbs.net

Chelsea Hicks synthesizes the latest sustainability research and leverages it to design practical tools and new knowledge that business leaders can implement in their overall CSR strategy.