Marianne Berube

Marianne Berube, BA

Corbeil, ON

Marianne Berube is an accomplished senior director who has more than 40 years experience in corporate development, marketing, government policy work, board governance, finance, education and leading cultural change.

She graduated from Nipissing University and York University with degrees in environmental science and business, respectively, and later achieved her Certified Investment Management designation. Marianne has extensive experience within the finance, construction and wood industries and recently retired from her role as Executive Director of the Canadian Wood Council–Ontario Wood Works. Marianne sits on several boards and is the current Chair of Nipissing University’s Board of Governors.

In over two decades with Canadian Wood Council–Ontario Wood Works, Marianne built the program from its pilot launch to the successful initiative it is today. This includes fostering partnerships between the forest industry and federal, provincial and municipal governments, and connecting to design and construction professionals. Her work influenced over 950 buildings to use wood and resulted in $551 million of new wood sales. Earlier in her career, Marianne worked in the finance sector.

Marianne has been recognized for her efforts by receiving the CIBC Chairman’s Award; the Ontario Forest Sector Champion Award from the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA); an Influential Women’s Award from Northern Ontario Business; and a Nipissing University Influential Alumni Award.

Marianne lives with a hearing disability.

BOARD MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE

  • Vice-Chair, Centre for Research & Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE) (2023–present)
  • Nipissing University Board of Governors
    • Chair, Audit & Finance Committee (2023–present)
    • Chair of the Board (2020–2023 and 2015–2017)
    • Vice-Chair and Chair, Audit & Finance Committee (2012–2015)
  • Chair, Council of Ontario Universities (2015–2017)
  • Chair, Canadore College Board of Governors (2005–2011)
  • Director, Innovations Initiative Ontario North (2003–2005)
  • Board Chair, FPInnovations (2002–2004)
  • Vice-Chair, Blue Sky Forestry Sector (2000–2002)
  • Member and Director, Rotary Club of Nipissing (1992–2002)
  • Chair and Director, Nipissing University Foundations Committee (1994–2000)
  • Director, Children’s Aid Society (1993–1996)

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

  • Board Oversight of Strategy, Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) (2020)
  • Effective Board Management, Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) (2017)
  • Personal Financial Planner (PFP), Canadian Securities Institute (2000)
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Canadian Institute of Financial Planning (1998)
  • Fellow, Institute of Canadian Bankers (FICB) (1995)
  • Business Administration, York University (1986)
  • BA (Environmental Studies), Nipissing University (1978)

Updated June 9, 2025