Shauna Hemingway — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Senior Advisor for the Americas at the Business Council of Canada
Serves as a Board Director
Served 22 years as a Canadian diplomat, including Ambassador to the Dominican Republic
Led G7 and G20 Summit policy teams in Ottawa for three years
Served as a trade policy negotiator pursuing agreements with partners in Asia for three years
Worked as a staff reporter at the Toronto Star (1996-1999)
Studied Economics and History at the University of Toronto

Biography

Shauna Hemingway is a Senior Advisor for the Americas at the Business Council of Canada, a Board Director, and a Certified Professional Executive Coach. She opened her private consultancy in September 2024, following a distinguished career in public service and diplomacy.

Prior to her current roles, Hemingway served for 22 years as a Canadian diplomat. Her foreign service career included significant postings such as Ambassador to the Dominican Republic and Deputy Head of Mission in Mexico City.