Sharon Connolly is a seasoned business professional.  She spent more than 20 years in commercial lending and real estate financing with BDC. In her most recent roles she supported women and newcomer entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals.  Sharon endeavours to lead her teams to provide the best possible solutions to meet client needs. This is accomplished by working effectively with business partners to determine not only financing but operational needs of clients.  She holds a BBA from the University of Prince Edward Island and an MBA from Schulich School of Business at York University.