Gwyneth James has been a Senior Partner at Cody & James Chartered Professional Accountants since early 2009. She also serves as the Corporate Controller for Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development in a part-time role. Prior to this she was Controller and Manager of Business Development at Nexicom for 11 years. Ms. James holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of British Columbia and an MBA in Finance from the University of Ottawa. She received her Certified General Accountants designation in 1997.
Ms. James has a wealth of volunteer experience in the Peterborough community. She currently serves on the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Previous volunteer experience includes: 2016 United Way Campaign Chair, President of the Women’s Business Network, Member of the Community Futures Development Corporation Board of Directors, Founder with Startup Peterborough, Member of the Accounting Program Advisory Committee at Fleming College, Chair of the Peterborough Theatre Guild, Member of the Five Counties Children’s Centre Foundation Board, Treasurer of the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra’s Committee to Rock, Chair of the Peterborough United Way and VP Retail Sales at the Peterborough Festival of Trees.
Ms. James’ three-year term on the Trent University Board of Governors began July 1, 2017.