Richard Barber, ICD.D, GPC.D
CEO, Mind Tech Group
Toronto, ON

GPC Director Since: 2022

Richard is a C-Suite Growth Leader and Board Director with 25 years of leading companies in domestic and international marketplaces. Richard has both a science/technical and business management background which provides a unique combination to help organizations create and execute growth strategy while balancing risk. A strategist and change agent providing strategic direction, diverse perspectives and ensuring DEI. Richard is currently the CEO of Mind Tech Group which provides consulting to Board of Directors and Senior Management for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related Training, Recruiting and Risk Management. Richard’s previous experience includes C-Suite Sales & Marketing, General Management, P&L, and Operations at BridgePoint Financial, Computershare, Rogers, Celestica, Nortel, and IBM. Richard has served on 4 Boards since 2014 and currently serves on the Canadian Professional Sales Association and the Governance Professionals of Canada. Previously, Richard served on the Board of Scientists in School, which is one of Canada’s largest Science Education charities for children. Richard also served on a Toronto Chapter of the Boys & Girls Club including the role of Vice Chair (VP). Richards Board/Committee Experience includes Human Resources & Governance, Board Nomination, Board Secretary, Audit & Risk, and Fundraising.