Teresa Conway, FCPA, FCA

ELECTED TO FELLOWSHIP

Corporate director

  • At Eldorado Gold (2018-present), Teresa has helped guide significant transformation and growth, including development of a new mine, and strengthened leadership in governance and corporate accountability. 

  • With Vancity (2012-20), she helped shape the credit union’s strategic direction, digital transformation, and governance frameworks; as Audit Committee chair she guided integration of financial and sustainability reporting, reinforcing VanCity’s role as a leader in environmental and social responsibility. 

  • At Powerex Corporation, Teresa served as its first female president and CEO (2005-17), creating significant business growth and leading a successful settlement of the 2000 California power crisis litigation.

Teresa is a governance leader who provides strategic and financial oversight, trusted stewardship, and risk management across multiple industry sectors. Since 2018, she has served on the board of Eldorado Gold, chairing both the audit and compensation committees and helping to drive the company’s market capitalization from $500 million to over $10 billion while also advancing its leadership in corporate accountability. 

Teresa has served on the board of Altius Minerals since 2020 and has chaired the Audit Committee since 2023. During her tenure, the company has gone through major asset transactions and the reintegration of its renewable energy subsidiary. 

Among her past achievements, Teresa worked for 24 years at Powerex Corporation, where she became the first female president and CEO. As a board member for Vancity Credit Union, she provided guidance on modernizing banking platforms and integrating financial and ESG reporting, thereby helping Vancity reinforce its reputation as a values‑based institution. She also served on the boards of Associated Engineering, the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, and the Canadian Electricity Association. 

Over the last two decades, Teresa has supported community organizations such as the International Women’s Forum, the Order of St. John, the Minerva Foundation, the Arts Umbrella Dance Company, and the Electric Company Theatre, providing leadership that strengthens governance and community impact.

“An invaluable contributor to the economic and social fabric of British Columbia, Teresa also has a deep commitment to mentoring others.”

– David Wong, CEO, Powerex Corporation