Jackie Duarte is an experienced advisor, strategist, and leader with 25 years of experience in infrastructure developments, complex negotiations, performance contracting, partnering arrangements, procurements, the restructuring of distressed operational projects and policy development. She has advised public and private clients in Canada, Europe, UK, and South Africa. Jackie’s deep understanding of complex transactional issues give her a breadth and depth of experience in designing winning business strategies for complex and high-risk matters with significant commercial and business impact. Her previous roles include Partner at a Big 4 Accounting Firm and founder and CEO of UK infrastructure advisory firm. One of the highlights of her career was spearheading the development of the UK’s housing prestigious PPP program, the development of sector-specific guidance, varied delivery models and financing structures, which together formed the foundation of sustainable community solutions. Jackie’s sector expertise include housing and sustainable communities, policing, custodial, courts, healthcare, long term care, education, among others.