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.
With a strong foundation built through years of on-the-ground experience in northern and central British Columbia, Ange-Aimée began her career supporting Indigenous communities in consultation, referral management, and negotiation processes with mining and exploration companies. Her early work laid the groundwork for a career dedicated to fostering respectful, collaborative relationships between Indigenous Nations and industry stakeholders.
Ange-Aimée advises both Indigenous communities and corporate clients across Canada, helping to build long-term partnerships that reflect mutual respect, shared values, and sustainable outcomes. She brings a strategic lens to Indigenous engagement and consultation, guiding clients through complex regulatory processes while creating inclusive, values-aligned opportunities that benefit all parties.
Deeply committed to sustainability, she also supports clients in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into operations. Her work includes tailored ESG reporting, implementation frameworks, and strategies that align with both corporate and Indigenous definitions of success.
Ange-Aimée holds her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and is an active member of Canadian Women in Energy, chairing the community and inclusion committee.
CMR Consulting Inc. is a dynamic boutique consulting firm with almost 2 decades of experience, partnering closely with clients to deliver impactful results through our expertise in Strategic Planning, Indigenous Inclusion, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications, Research, and Sustainability & ESG.
