Innovacorp has named Nicole LeBlanc, Director of Investments and Partnerships at Sidewalk Labs, and women's leadership advocate Eleanor Beaton to its board of directors.

The Nova Scotia early-stage venture capital group issued a statement Thursday saying the two natives of the Maritimes would be joining the eight-member board. All board members are volunteers.

A native of St. George, N.B, LeBlanc now works in Toronto for Sidewalk Labs, the urban innovation arm of Google’s parent company, Alphabet. She previously worked as an investment professional for such groups as BDC Capital and the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, managing early-stage investments for more than 100 companies.

“I’m very excited to help Innovacorp advance its mission of making Nova Scotia one of the top 10 startup ecosystems in the world,” said LeBlanc in the statement. “Nova Scotia’s start-up ecosystem has incredible growth potential.”

Originally from Windsor, Beaton is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker and women’s leadership development mentor. Through her speaking opportunities, live events and training programs, she helps ambitious professional women and business owners develop the confidence and influence they need to be stronger leaders.