Call for Expressions of Interest

Are you interested in serving on the Board of the London Chamber of Commerce or one of its committees? Now is the time to express your interest!

The Board of the London Chamber is seeking interested members of the community to serve on its Board and its three committees: Governance and Nominations (view terms of reference); People and Culture (view terms of reference); and Finance, Audit and Risk (view terms of reference)

Commitment and Expectations

We are seeking individuals who are ready to be actively involved. This is a highly engaged Board.

Here's what you can expect:

• Board Meetings: 5 in-person meetings per year (2.5 hours each, typically held Thursdays at noon)
• Committee Participation: Serve on one of the three committees, with 4 virtual meetings per year (1.5 hours each)
• Event Participation: Attend at least one Business After Five event and one Discover Your Chamber event annually
• Sponsorship Encouragement: While not mandatory, we hope Board members will consider supporting Chamber events through sponsorship opportunities

Skills and Expertise

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Fundraising, Development & Corporate Sponsorship
• Advertising, Marketing & Communications
• Information Technology & Digital Services
• Legal & Regulatory Services

Sector Representation

To ensure diverse sectoral representation, we are especially seeking individuals from the following sectors:

• Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Production
• Advertising, Marketing & Communications
• Agribusiness, Food Production & Natural Resources
• Energy, Public Utilities & Sustainability
• Fundraising, Development & Corporate Sponsorship
• Health Care & Medical Care
• Hospitality, Tourism & Events
• Non-Profit, Social Enterprise & Purpose-Driven Organizations
• Personal Care & Wellness Services
• Sports, Recreation & Leisure
• Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The London Chamber of Commerce is committed to fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. As a proud participant in Canada’s 50/30 Challenge, we strongly encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including those who identify as:

• Racialized, Black, and/or People of Colour
• People with disabilities
• 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals

Indigenous Peoples

The Chamber explicitly recognizes that Indigenous Peoples are underrepresented in positions of economic influence and leadership and is taking action to remedy this. We also encourage expressions of interest from individuals under the age of 30, recognizing the unique insights, energy, and lived experiences younger voices bring to governance and strategic visioning.

Application Process

Your expression of interest is confidential and will be reviewed by the Nominations and Governance Committee. Interviews will take place during the first week of June.

We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about supporting the business community in London and believe you can make a meaningful contribution.

Please express your interest by April 30, 2025.