GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. (GCT) announced that Brenda Eprile has been appointed Chair of the Board and will join the Board as an independent director, effective March 1, 2021. 

Ms. Eprile is a seasoned Canadian executive and corporate director with experience across a variety of industries. She has served on numerous board committees, and as board chair of two publicly listed companies, Westport Fuel System Inc. and Home Capital Group Ltd.  Ms. Eprile has significant experience leading major transformations and is well versed in working with government and regulatory authorities.

Ms. Eprile had a distinguished career in finance and professional services, leading the national risk consulting practice for PwC and as Executive Director and Chief Accountant at the Ontario Securities Commission.   

In addition to her role as Chair of GCT, Ms. Eprile currently serves as a director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Westport Fuel System Inc. and is also a director of Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure, a NASDAQ-listed company.   

Based in Toronto, ON, Ms. Eprile is a supporter of the arts and not-for-profit sector, previously serving as a long-time board member of the National Cancer Institute of Canada and Canadian Cancer Society and on the Board of Canada’s National Ballet School.

Brenda Eprile
Brenda Eprile