Team

As CEO, AnnMarie is dedicated to working alongside the St. John’s Board of Trade team and Board of Directors to provide guidance, support, and solutions to members. Throughout her career, AnnMarie has worked with the region’s largest and often most complex organizations to help shape their vision, build meaningful relationships, establish connections with stakeholders, and achieve their business objectives. She channels her depth of experience in strategic marketing and communications into her role as CEO and comes to work every day focused on helping to ensure businesses in our city can grow, evolve, and thrive.

Our Manager of Finance and Compliance is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day financial control of the Board and ensuring that all the finances are properly administered and monitored with the assistance of the CEO and the Secretary/Treasurer. Duties include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, budgets, and financial statements. Jennifer also ensures the Board is in compliance with all regulatory bodies relating to all government agencies. Jennifer is also a member of the Treasurer’s Committee and is the staff-support to the Secretary/Treasurer.

Katrina spends her days connecting with members to ensure they are maximizing their member benefits, building strategic partnerships, and helping small businesses succeed.
 
Katrina has 20+ years of business development experience specializing in marketing, brand positioning, event and sales strategies, concept design, corporate events, and fund development. 

Sophie's role as Member Value Coordinator means she is dedicated to helping members make the most out of their membership. You can find her supporting small and local businesses by ensuring they are taking advantage of Member Savings Programs, utilizing funding opportunities, and making valuable connections.

After graduating in the spring of 2023 from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Commerce, Sophie has stayed inspired to help grow local organizations through roles in Marketing Communications, Brand Development, and Event Coordination. Sophie looks forward to connecting with members and expanding her network in the community.

Having spent the last dozen years supporting Newfoundland and Labrador’s business community throughout her career in marketing and communications, joining the team at the St. John’s Board of Trade was like the mothership calling Anna home.

In her role as Communications Advisor, Anna brings to the team a wealth of experience in advocacy, research, strategic planning, creative thinking, media, and being the office plant lady. She’s thrilled to use her powers to uplift our local businesses when facing challenges, shout their successes from the rooftop and help find new opportunities to engage, empower, and amplify our members.

As Events & Digital Marketing Assistant, Majd supports the St. John's Board of Trade Communications team. With his background in digital marketing and social media, and interest in new media such as AI tactics, Majd brings fresh ideas to the team. He brings a unique passion for event coordination through his time as a competitive kickboxer. Currently the national amateur kickboxing champion, Majd infuses his work with the same energy and focus that drives him in the ring.