Emilie de Rosenroll Appointed as New Chair of Innovate BC’s Board of Directors

Innovate BC announced this week that Emilie de Rosenroll is the new Chair of its Board of Directors, replacing Andrew Petter.

Prior to this appointment, de Rosenroll has served on Innovate BC’s Board of Directors since July 2021.

With nearly two decades of leadership experience in multi-stakeholder organizations, de Rosenroll has built and structured many partnerships with government and industry. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in innovation-led organizations to her role as Board Chair for B.C.’s crown agency dedicated to advancing innovation across the province. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Emilie de Rosenroll as the new Board Chair of Innovate BC,” said Peter Cowan, President + CEO, Innovate BC.

“Emilie is a visionary leader with an extensive background in high impact programming and will be invaluable in shaping our organization’s strategic direction, helping to fulfil its mission of establishing B.C. as a global innovation leader.” 

de Rosenroll currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer of Atreides, a data analytics platform company in the defence and intelligence sector.

Prior to joining Atreides, she served as Founding CEO of South Island Prosperity Partnership, Greater Victoria’s economic development partnership, and Startup CEO of COAST (Center of Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies). 

“It’s an honour to be appointed the new Board Chair for Innovate BC,” said de Rosenroll.

“Innovate BC is a vital institution within British Columbia’s innovation ecosystem, helping to build an inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous economy. I’m grateful for the leadership and support of our outgoing Chair Andrew Petter, who has left a strong foundation and an invigorated organization to help propel us forward.”

de Rosenroll is an accomplished and decorated contributor to B.C.’s business community, receiving the 2020 Business in Vancouver Forty Under 40 award, the 2022 Victoria Community Leadership Award for Belonging and Engagement, and recognition as a Woman of Influence western finalist for the 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.