Innovation Cluster Peterborough Announce Camila Duarte as New Executive Director

Innovation Cluster Peterborough has appointed Camila Duarte as the organization’s new executive director after a decision from the board of directors announced on Wednesday morning.

Photo courtesy of Innovation Cluster.

Duarte has spent nine years in tech innovation, non-profit and customer-facing industries, coaching, relationship-building, and developing strategic initiatives across international centres in Melbourne, Australia, Montréal and Toronto according to a press release.

During her Innovation Cluster tenure, she pioneered initiatives that generated over $1 million in revenue growth, mentored more than 100 companies and fostered pivotal partnerships internationally and across Canada, including hubs in Manitoba, Vancouver, Guelph and Cape Breton as stated by Innovation Cluster.

“I am grateful to have had the opportunity to understand the Innovation Cluster from its grassroots,” said Duarte. “This provides me with a unique understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape in the regions we serve and what the organization needs to continue its history of driving growth and innovation.”

“Camila’s impressive track record, together with her entrepreneurial spirit and proven leadership skills, makes her the right candidate to lead the organization as a prominent and vibrant centre for the incubation of innovation,” said Nicole Stephenson, board chair. “Her dedication, resilience, and transformative vision are the skills that we require in a leader to achieve our ambitious goal to be a catalyst for building, attracting, nurturing, and retaining companies in the region.”

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