Executive Director, North America at Meest Group
Iryna Kisil is currently Executive Director, North America, as well as Board Member at Meest Group, a worldwide logistics company with Ukrainian roots, specializing in package and e-commerce delivery to over 60 countries. In her role, she oversees operations and strategy for the North America business. Iryna is passionate about leveraging her expertise to further Meest’s three-decade-long mission of uniting and supporting Ukrainians worldwide, as well as supporting local and international Ukrainian diaspora communities, organizations, and causes. Since the onset of Russia’s war in Ukraine, under Iryna’s leadership, Meest Canada and Meest America has delivered over 500,000 kg of humanitarian aid, as well as over 300,000 food boxes to affected communities and people all across Ukraine.
She has appeared in multiple media outlets, including Global News, The Star, Financial Post and CBC, to advocate for Ukraine and generate humanitarian aid and donations.
Prior to joining the family business in 2017, Iryna held various roles throughout her career across top brands, including RBC, Purolator and American Express.
Iryna is also an active member of the Ukrainian community through other boards and organizations, currently serving as a Board Member of BCU Financial Credit Union, and previously serving on the Board of the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association (UCPBA).