Betty Hutchings is a transformational leader with proven success in leading organizations through significant change. She is owner of Halifax-based Bonavista Business Solutions, a company specializing in facilitating people and organizational change, business process improvement and technology optimization to deliver measurable results; improved customer and employee experience, efficient operations and increased profitability. Betty has held executive positions with telecommunications and energy industries throughout Canada. She has led consulting assignments across a broad spectrum of publicly traded, private and not-for profit organizations. Leading a balanced, healthy, environmentally conscious, supportive and inclusive lifestyle is a cornerstone of Betty’s personal brand. Her diverse community service is complemented by an active lifestyle as an outdoor enthusiast; a long-distance runner, cyclist, downhill skier, and wilderness hiker. Her volunteer mentorship of young leaders and professionals is her way of giving back to the business environment and community where she has been so richly supported.