Suromitra Sanatani, LL.B.

An experienced independent director, Suromitra Sanatani LL.B, ICD.D, is currently Chair of the Royal Bank GAM Independent Review Committee, Chair of RBC Indigo Independent Review Committee, Director of Vancouver Airport Authority, and Director of Purolator Holdings. Previously, she served on various boards including as Chair of Canada Post, Member of Social Sciences Humanities Research Council, and Chair of the Royal BC Museum.

Ms. Sanatani began her career in litigation before transitioning to senior corporate positions in the non-profit, public, and private sectors. In her role as BC and Yukon Vice President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, she represented the interests of small- and medium-sized businesses. Later, as Vice President, Corporate and Government Relations at Partnerships BC, Ms. Sanatani played a pivotal role in establishing this Crown corporation, which specialized in public-private partnerships.

Her subsequent consultancy included leading First Nations consultations across British Columbia, and providing strategic advice to senior executives in the financial, utilities, and transportation sectors.