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Corporate governance today is exceedingly complicated. Board members and execs need to know not just their business segment but also about technology, cybersecurity, and regulations. It's not just about training—it's also about making sure their credentials are legit. Companies must trust that the leaders they bring in really have the skills and experience to tackle modern business challenges. For example, the Harvard Law Review discusses how essential it is for board members to be well-versed in these areas. Also, according to FasterCapital, having verified credentials for the board and key leadership can greatly enhance a company’s credibility.
This is where Credivera, a Calgary-based leader in workforce identity management, comes into play. Under the leadership of founders CEO Dan Giurescu and CTO Elena Dumitrascu, Credivera has developed the world's first secure, open exchange for verifiable credentials. This innovative technology allows individuals and organizations to share and authenticate credentials in real-time, ensuring that they remain current, accurate, and tamper-proof.
Credivera’s technology is now integral to CCI’s Innovation Governance Program (iGP), an award-winning initiative designed to equip board members of high-growth technology firms with vital expertise in corporate governance, cybersecurity, intellectual property strategy, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and talent development. With over 1,100 graduates, iGP is at the forefront of upskilling current and aspiring board members. Thanks to Credivera, graduates of iGP can now carry verified digital credentials that validate their board-ready expertise, guaranteeing recognition and authenticity.
According to Gabriella Boulos, CCI’s Director of Programming and Events, Credivera has significantly enhanced the credibility and professionalization of the iGP.
“Having a verifiable credential is a game-changer for iGP graduates,” Boulos says. “With Credivera, we can authenticate and validate participation in the program, giving companies confidence that the board members they’re recruiting have completed rigorous, industry-leading training. It’s a perfect example of how we’re leveraging Canadian innovation to strengthen Canadian governance.”
Besides supporting iGP, Credivera's credentialing system helps CCI's wider efforts in finding board and executive candidates. This setup actively links fast-growing companies with qualified leadership. By using verifiable digital credentials in this process, CCI makes sure its pool of executives has proven skills and validated experience, which builds trust and repeatability in the selection process.
For Giurescu, the partnership with CCI is a natural alignment. “At Credivera, we believe that verifiable credentials are key to building trust in today’s economy,” Giurescu states. “By securing and authenticating the credentials of iGP graduates, we’re helping ensure that Canada’s boardrooms are filled with the best-prepared, most qualified leaders. This isn’t just about workforce identity—it’s about strengthening the entire innovation ecosystem.”
As governance continues to evolve, secure, verifiable credentials will become paramount in ensuring that Canada’s innovation leaders possess the skills, credibility, and trust necessary to guide the next generation of high-growth firms. Credivera and CCI are demonstrating that the future of leadership is not only about connections but also about provable expertise and integrity.
Founded in 2018 with presence in Calgary, Toronto and Gatineau, Credivera is putting verifiable credentials to work, enabling employees, employers, and organizations that issue credentials to increase productivity, privacy and control over how important credentials are issued, stored and shared. Get more out of what you know at credivera.com
The Credivera Exchange
The Credivera Exchange is a digital trust platform that optimizes personal privacy and trust by providing up-to-date verified credentials secured in a digital wallet. This exchange allows individuals to control their credentials while ensuring compliance with industry and government regulations. Key features include:
Credivera's innovative credentialing technology is enhancing the credibility and professionalization of CCI's Innovation Governance Program, ensuring that board members of high-growth technology firms possess verified expertise in corporate governance and cybersecurity.
With over 20 years of progressive experience in innovation, technology partner management and strategic sales, Robert holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Saskatchewan, an MBA and is also a certified Professional Manager. Robert also serves on the IoT Advisory Board for CompTIA and has been active on the boards of many organizations from such diverse areas as technology and professional associations, housing developments, politics, and not-for-profits.
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