Meet Ciara Wakita

July 2023

“We are on a mission to help Boards better their odds of making good choices.”

  -Ciara Wakita

Ciara co-leads the Board Effectiveness practice as a Principal at Hugessen. With over 15 years of experience as a trusted advisor to executives and boards, Ciara finds purpose in enabling better choices for future generations. She is inspired to foster an economically and socially prosperous Canada, where growth and success are built on an effective and principled foundation. She is known for her ability to facilitate interventions on pressing governance issues. Her purpose is to be a force for good in corporate boardrooms; to bring expertise, sound judgment, and an objective perspective to complex decisions and governance challenges.

In the latest edition of our 'Insights in Action' video series, Ciara emphasizes her role in enhancing board effectiveness and CEO succession. She highlights the importance of high-performance boards and being intentional about boardroom conditions.