Jill Hennigar, Cpa, Ca
About Jill Hennigar, Cpa, Ca
Jill Hennigar is the Vice President of Operations at Dash Hudson, where she has worked since 2021. With over 15 years of experience in various leadership roles, she also serves as Chair of the Board of Governors at Armbrae Academy and has a strong background in investor relations and workforce management.
Work at Dash Hudson
Jill Hennigar serves as the Vice President of Operations at Dash Hudson, a position she has held since June 2021. In this role, she leads the People Operations team and focuses on enhancing investor relations and governance practices. Hennigar's leadership is instrumental in driving operational excellence within the company.
Previous Experience at Emera
Before joining Dash Hudson, Hennigar worked at Emera in various roles. She served as Senior Manager of Communications & Sustainability for 10 months in 2020-2021, and prior to that, she was Senior Manager of Workforce Planning from 2015 to 2020. Hennigar also held the position of Manager of Investor Relations from 2009 to 2015, contributing significantly to the company's investor engagement strategies.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Hennigar graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from Saint Mary's University in 2004. She furthered her education at the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy, achieving her CPA, CA designation in 2005. Additionally, she studied at Ivey Business School at Western University, earning the Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) designation in 2013.
Board Memberships and Governance Roles
Jill Hennigar has held significant governance roles, including serving as Chair of the Board of Governors at Armbrae Academy since 2019. She was also a member of the Board of Directors at High Liner Foods from 2018 to 2020. Her experience in these positions reflects her commitment to effective governance and leadership development.
Background and Personal Interests
Hennigar is a native of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has over 15 years of experience in various fields, including Assurance, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Sustainability, and Communications. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys the New York Times Spelling Bee and is known for her love of animals, often referring to her pets as a 'funny farm.' Hennigar is married to Trevor and has two children, Lauren and Alex.