Cheryl Berry
About Cheryl Berry
Cheryl Berry is a Legal Specialist with over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on risk mitigation and governance initiatives. She has held various roles at notable firms, including PIMCO, American Industrial Partners, and Acreage Holdings.
Current Role at Acreage Holdings
Cheryl Berry currently serves as a Legal Specialist at Acreage Holdings, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on legal matters pertinent to the cannabis industry, leveraging her extensive background in legal and regulatory frameworks. Her work at Acreage Holdings involves ensuring compliance with various legal standards and contributing to the company's governance initiatives.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Cheryl Berry has over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has held various roles that emphasize risk mitigation and governance initiatives. Notably, she worked as an Advanced Legal Specialist at PIMCO for 7 months in 2018 and as a Change Management Procurement Consultant at American Industrial Partners for 10 months. Her background includes positions at General Electric and Scotiabank, where she focused on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Educational Background
Cheryl Berry studied at Sacred Heart University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from 1995 to 2001. She also obtained a Paralegal Certificate from the University of Connecticut in 1997. Additionally, she completed a Certificate program at Katherine Gibbs School from 1986 to 1987. Cheryl is a certified Notary Public in Connecticut, a designation she has held since 2011.
Skills and Expertise
Cheryl Berry possesses strong analytical, organizational, and facilitation skills. Her expertise is complemented by high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, which enable her to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments effectively. These skills have been essential in her roles across various financial institutions and legal settings.
Career Timeline
Cheryl Berry's career spans multiple roles in the legal and financial sectors. She began her career as a Corporate Tax Paralegal at General Electric from 2009 to 2012, followed by a position as Regulatory and Corporate Governance Professional at GE Capital from 2011 to 2016. She also worked at J.P. Morgan and Andor Capital Management in earlier years, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of investor relations and corporate governance.