Meet the Boards
Our Boards & Committees
London Downtown Business Association Board
Andrew McClenaghan
MSL Chair
London Bicycle Cafe
York
Asaad Naeeli
Director
Dos Tacos
Richmond
Bonnie Wludyka
LDBA Vice-Chair
Citi Plaza
Wellington
Brian Dempsey
Director
Scotiabank
Richmond
Carolynn Conron
Director
Conron Law
Talbot
Councillor David Ferreira
Director
Councillor, Ward 13
Greg Harris
Director
CBRE Inc.
Wellington
Kristin Nielsen
LDBA Board Chair
BlueStone Properties
Dufferin
Mario Circelli
Director
London Music Hall of Fame
Dundas
Michael Pottruff
LDBA Board Secretary
London Police Service
Dundas
Natalie Boot
Director
Renaissance Massage Therapy and Spa
Dundas
Nick Vander Gulik
LDBA Board Treasurer
Shoppers Drug Mart - Vander Gulik Pharmacy Inc.
Richmond
Scott Collyer
Former LDBA Board Chair
Empyrean LLC
Wellington
Advocacy Committee
Asaad Naeeli
Director
Dos Tacos
Richmond
Bonnie Wludyka
LDBA Vice-Chair
Citi Plaza
Wellington
Kristin Nielsen
LDBA Board Chair
BlueStone Properties
Dufferin
Nick Vander Gulik
LDBA Board Treasurer
Shoppers Drug Mart - Vander Gulik Pharmacy Inc.
Richmond
Scott Collyer
Former LDBA Board Chair
Empyrean LLC
Wellington
Governance Committee - London Downtown Business Association
Bonnie Wludyka
LDBA Vice-Chair
Citi Plaza
Wellington
Kristin Nielsen
LDBA Board Chair
BlueStone Properties
Dufferin
Natalie Boot
Director
Renaissance Massage Therapy and Spa
Dundas
MainStreet London
Created in 1999 in response to the City of London’s Downtown Millennium Plan, MainStreet London is committed to the continued improvement of Downtown London via the recruitment of new commercial and residential tenants. In addition, MainStreet London seeks to improve the streetscape of Downtown London by encouraging quality urban design through our economic incentives.
Alexander Wray
Director
Western University
Andrew McClenaghan
MSL Chair
London Bicycle Cafe
York
Asaad Naeeli
Director
Dos Tacos
Richmond
Bonnie Wludyka
LDBA Vice-Chair
Citi Plaza
Wellington
Carmelita Tang
Community Partner
Community Partner
Carolynn Conron
Director
Conron Law
Talbot
Don McCallum
Community Partner
Community Partner
Michael Ciccone
Director
London Public Library
Dundas
Scott Collyer
Former LDBA Board Chair
Empyrean LLC
Wellington
Finance Committee
Bonnie Wludyka
LDBA Vice-Chair
Citi Plaza
Wellington
Kristin Nielsen
LDBA Board Chair
BlueStone Properties
Dufferin
Natalie Boot
Director
Renaissance Massage Therapy and Spa
Dundas
Nick Vander Gulik
LDBA Board Treasurer
Shoppers Drug Mart - Vander Gulik Pharmacy Inc.
Richmond
Scott Collyer
Former LDBA Board Chair
Empyrean LLC
Wellington
Get In Touch With Our Team
Questions, feedback, and ideas are always welcome.
Reach out and let us know how we can help make downtown even better!
London Downtown Business Association Board of Management
The London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) Board of Management consists of twelve Board members plus one City Councillor. Every four years, coinciding with the municipal elections, the LDBA issues a Call for Expressions of Interest for Board representation. The current term of office is 2023–2026.
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Selection Process
A Board Selection Task Force oversees the selection process. This Task Force includes three non-board members and two board members, who:
• Identify and recommend candidates based on a pre-determined matrix of competencies, skills, and diversity needs.
• Review applications to address board succession priorities.
• Present a slate of prospective candidates to the membership for approval at the AGM. -
Ideal Board Member Criteria
Ideal candidates for the Board should:
• Be a member of the BIA, either as a commercial property owner or commercial tenant.
• Bring a positive attitude to enhance the reputation of London’s downtown.
• Offer unique skill sets, such as expertise in finance, public relations, marketing, real estate, legal, retail, or urban planning.
• Be recognized as a current or future leader in the district.
• Understand complex organizations and governance.
• Steward the organization through our 2021-2025 Strategic Plan and establish direction beyond.
• Demonstrate good stewardship and governance through industry or community involvement.
• Contribute reasoned opinions, work well in a team, and support Board decisions.
• Be able to commit the time and resources required to serve on the Board and task forces.
• Set aside personal agendas and work towards the betterment of London’s downtown.
• Previous board experience is an asset in terms of policy setting and establishing strategic direction.
• Support our strategic projects in member engagement and retention, unapologetic advocacy and placemaking. -
Next Call for Expressions of Interest
Downtown London Business Association is looking for two members to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors.
To complement the existing Board skill matrix, we are seeking candidates who bring expertise in the following key areas: emerging leadership, human resources, real estate, finance, education, and retail.
Deadline to submit is Friday June 6, 2025.
Submissions to be sent to Vicki@DowntownLondon.ca.
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