Sami Sappong

Board Endorsed

I have had the privilege of serving on the Board of FirstOntario for the last 3 years, including serving on various committees. I have gained a deeper understanding of member needs, versus the value that FirstOntario is seeking to deliver. I understand the opportunities and challenges that we need to navigate to grow FirstOntario membership in an efficient and profitable manner for the long term. The opportunity to continue serving on the Board, and partner with Management, to deliver exceptional service and positive experiences to members and their communities, would be a privilege.

What can you specifically contribute to the Board?

• Functional expertise in business transformation, strategic planning, project execution, M&A and change management
• Financial services industry experience, including Credit Unions
• Board governance experience
• Leverage skills in teamwork, collaboration, stakeholder management, and facilitation to partner with other Board members to successfully deliver on FirstOntario’s strategic objectives

Educational and Professional Designations

• Accredited Canadian Credit Union Director (ACCUD)
• MBA, MSc, PMP, CCMP

Work Experience

• Sappong Consulting – Principal 2018 - present
• Conestoga College – School of Business, Professor 2022 - present
• Guaranteed Funeral Deposits – Vice President, Business Development
• World Vision Canada – Vice President, Strategy & Efficiency Innovation
• Meridian Credit Union – Vice President, Strategic Planning & Project Management
• Foresters Financial, New York, NY – Vice President, Strategy & Planning
• Sun Life Financial – Director, Market Development
• Foresters Financial – Director, North American Strategy & Planning

Board and Committee Experience

• Board Member – FirstOntario Credit Union (Committees: Strategy, Risk and Governance)
• Board Member & Secretary – New Life Prison Ministries
• Board Member – Connecting To Africa, Nova Scotia (Committees: Strategy)
• Branch Councilor, Ontario South – Foresters Financial
• Board Member – Victorian Order of Nurses