Call for Nominations for CCCJ 2024 Election
Dear CCCJ Members,

The CCCJ is delighted to announce the call for Nominations for the 2024 Election for the Boardof Governors. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) is governed by a
15-member Board of Governors elected by the Members of the CCCJ.
All Members in good-standing are eligible and encouraged to nominate or be nominated as
candidates for the Board of Governors for the 2024-2026 term. The two-year term wouldcommence from the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the CCCJ and end prior to thecommencement of the 2026 AGM of the CCCJ (unless the Governor resigns or is removed
mid-term).
The Board of Governors’ mandate is to direct the business affairs of the CCCJ, determine thepolicies and priorities of the CCCJ and supervise the management of the CCCJ.
As representatives of the Members of the CCCJ, the Governors establish strategic objectives,approve major financial transactions, and review and approve operating budgets, to ensure that
the CCCJ is managed to meet the needs of the Members and maintain financial stability.
In principle, Governors serve for a term of two (2) years and meet approximately twelve (12)times a year. In addition, Governors are expected to serve on one or more committees, to deal
with specific issues or initiatives, joining committee meetings as needed, and actively engaged
in various Chamber activities as much as possible.
As of the 2018 elections, the 3-term limit for governors was removed. However, governors
hoping to run for another term will be requested to include some mention of their contribution
during their past term in their introduction. Attendance records at board meetings will also bemade public.
Prospective Governors come from all walks of life and bring varied experience to the CCCJ Boardof Governors. All Governors share an interest in business between Canada and Japan and adesire to help the CCCJ reach its objectives.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan • 在日カナダ商工会議所
Toranomon Hills Business Tower 15F, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6415〒105-6415 東京都港区虎ノ門1-17-1 虎ノ門ヒルズビジネスタワー15階
Tel: 03-6807-3967• info@cccj.or.jp • www.cccj.or.jp

Name (Alphabetical bylast name)

Organization

BoardPosition

Membership
Category

Term ofOfficeTerm Expires 2024
1 Aaron Reist

Woven

Governor

Individual

2023-2024

2

Gordon Hatton

Colt Data Centre Services

Treasurer

Individual

2022-2024

3

Christian Howes

Governor

Corporate2022-2024

4

Kayo Ito

Government of Ontario inJapanNTT Communications

Governor

Individual

2022-2024

5

Ai Nakagawa

Colliers International

Governor

Corporate2022-2024

6

Seiji Omote

Japan Kenzai Co., Ltd.

Governor

Individual

2022-2024

Organization

Board
Position

Membership
Category

Name (Alphabetical bylast name)Terms Expires 2025
1 Marc Bolduc

IntraloxChair

Corporate2023-2025

2

Annamarie Sasagawa

Hitachi Ltd.

Vice ChairIndividual

2023-2025

3Peter Armstrong

DLA Piper

Governor

Corporate2023-2025

4

Stephen Nagy

Governor

Individual

2023-2025

5

Andreanne Parent

International ChristianUniversity
Robert Walters Japan

Governor

Corporate2023-2025

6

Karl Pires

Sherman & Sterling

Secretary

Corporate2023-2025

7

Riyo Whitney

OVS

Governor

Small Business2023-2025

8

Neil van Wouw

Vantan KK

Governor

Corporate2023-2025

9

Akira Yamaguchi

Invest in Quebec

Governor

Individual

2023-2025

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan • 在日カナダ商工会議所
Toranomon Hills Business Tower 15F, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6415〒105-6415 東京都港区虎ノ門1-17-1 虎ノ門ヒルズビジネスタワー15階
Tel: 03-6807-3967• info@cccj.or.jp • www.cccj.or.jp

Term ofOfficeCALL FOR NOMINATIONSTO THE CCCJ BOARD OF GOVERNORS
2024-2026 TERM
March 5, 2024
The Nominations Committee hereby calls for nominations to the CCCJ Board of Governors forpositions commencing at the 2024 Annual General Meeting in June.

There are up to six (6) positions as Governor available for the 2024-2026 term (from the 2024
AGM to the 2026 AGM).
As a Member, you are entitled to nominate fellow Members to the above positions. If you wish
to nominate more than one Member, please copy this form and submit one nomination on eachform. If you wish to be nominated, please request another Member to nominate you.
Please return the nomination form below to the Chairpersons of the Nominations Committee atthe email indicated below no later than Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to let us know.
On behalf of the CCCJ, we thank our members for your involvement in the CCCJ and lookforward to receiving nominations of enthusiastic candidates who wish to further our mission ofsupporting and strengthening the Canada-Japan relationship.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOMINATION FORM
To:CCCJ Nominations Committee Riyo Whitney (Co-Chair), Neil van Wouw (Co-Chair).
info@cccj.or.jp
I, ______________________________________, am a Member in good-standing of theCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) and nominate____________________________________ to the position of:❑ Governor
on the Board of Governors for the 2024 to 2026 term (from the 2024 AGM to the 2026 AGM).
I have discussed this nomination with the nominee, who has consented to the nomination.
________________________________(Your Signature)___________________(Date)

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan • 在日カナダ商工会議所
Toranomon Hills Business Tower 15F, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6415〒105-6415 東京都港区虎ノ門1-17-1 虎ノ門ヒルズビジネスタワー15階
Tel: 03-6807-3967• info@cccj.or.jp • www.cccj.or.jp