Kidist Emery Joins Ignite Board Of Directors
Ignite Bermuda announced the recent addition of Kidist Emery to their Board of Directors, saying she brings a “wealth of experience and a fresh perspective.”
A spokesperson said, “The Board was impressed with Kidist’s passion as an award-winning mentor and thriving business owner. Through her business, Salon Pink, Kidist helps to create opportunities and train Bermudians through a world-class training programme aligning with Ignite’s mission to create jobs and diversity in Bermuda.
“Kidist has been part of the Ignite Mentor Network as a mentor since its inception in 2019. Mentorship is an integral part of the Ignite experience. It is an opportunity for industry experts to give their time to help entrepreneurial leaders develop the skills they need.
“Kidist is passionate about the ways mentorship supports the success of entrepreneurial leaders. She knows from experience that the journey of an entrepreneur is challenging. There are setbacks along the way, and she enjoys encouraging entrepreneurs, reminding them that failing is part of the road to success.”
Don Mackenzie, Co-Founder of Ignite Bermuda and Chairman of the Board stated, “Having dynamic and progressive entrepreneurs such as Kidist on our board means that we can better enhance the services and programmes that we provide each cohort. We look forward to enacting her insights and leveraging her energy.”
Kidist Emery said, “I believe small business is the backbone of our economy through providing jobs, careers and opportunities. The importance of creating a corporate-like structure in a small business provides scalability, longevity, and sustainability long term.
“Having been a mentor since 2019 I believe Ignite does a great job of providing the necessary resources and support around collaboration of likeminded individuals to aid the success of the uprise in the entrepreneurial climate we find ourselves in today.”
The spokesperson said, “Ignite has steadily grown its entrepreneurial ecosystem since it opened its doors in 2019, comprising over 400 community leaders and entrepreneurs. For more information about Ignite Bermuda, join our mailing list by emailing hello@ignitebermuda.com.”
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