Ms. Debi Noseworthy, CEO, Partner Advantage
As the CEO of a specialized consulting firm focused on Indigenous business solutions, Debi brings over 35 years of expertise in Supply Chain Management, with a strong background in transportation, customs brokerage, strategic sourcing, and project management. Her corporate experience includes leadership roles in international freight forwarding companies and Suncor Energy, where she managed multi-billion-dollar projects and led high-performing teams.
With a deep commitment to advancing Indigenous business growth, Debi has spearheaded Indigenous business development initiatives, collaborating with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous companies to drive business expansion and create value beyond monetary transactions. During her tenure leading Indigenous business development teams, she successfully implemented enterprise-wide strategies resulting in spend growth of ~800%. Backing the obligation of corporate Canada to meet the demands of Call to Action #92, is an area that Debi has deep knowledge in and can support companies to fulfill as an imperative of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Debi is passionate about working with Indigenous companies to strategize and enhance their business growth, while also advising non-Indigenous companies on effective engagement practices. Her contributions extend beyond business, including participation in national panel discussions and contribution to various reports on sustainability and reconciliation efforts.
Debi holds professional certifications in logistics and freight forwarding and has been involved in industry associations such as the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, Calgary Women in Energy, and co-founder of Women in Logistics.
Ms. Ange-Aimée Quesnel, MA, PMP, CMR Consulting
Ange-Aimée Quesnel is a sustainability and Indigenous relations advisor with CMR Consulting, with a strong foundation in consultation and referral work gained through her time supporting Indigenous communities in northern and central British Columbia. Her past work includes developing and implementing consultation processes, managing referrals, and supporting Nations in negotiations and relationship-building with mining and exploration companies.
Today, she works with both Indigenous communities and corporate clients across Canada to build collaborative, long-term partnerships that reflect shared interests and values. Ange-Aimée specializes in developing Indigenous relations strategies, facilitating strategic planning, and guiding clients through engagement and consultation processes to meet regulatory requirements while creating equitable opportunities for all parties involved.
