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A results-oriented senior financial executive and Chartered Accountant with uncompromising integrity who thrives in a fast-paced team environment built upon 23 years of experience in public practice and with both public and privately-held entrepreneurial organizations having successfully developed and executed strategic business growth plans; designed and implemented financial policies, procedures and internal controls; responsible for all financial budgeting, reporting and operational efficiency analyses/improvements/turnarounds; identified, negotiated, conducted due diligence and integrated strategic acquisitions; recruitment, training and leadership of high performance teams in accounting/finance, human resources, information technology and administrative support; and the provision of strategic advice and counsel to owner-managers.  Public practice experience gained in a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, industrials, mining, financial services, business-to-business and professional services.  Private practice focus on professional services.  Ability to lead from strategic development through hands-on operational management to positive results. (DL)

Strategic Brand Advisor and Marketing Communication specialist with over 15 years experience spanning diverse industries and world class brands. President of a Brand Advisory Group that leads high-profile brand launches and repositioning, builds brand leaders, creates communication platforms and identifies profitable, sustainable growth opportunities for brands. Her strong analytical, insight development and communication skills drive her solid thinking and unsurpassed problem solving abilities. Many years of lecturing experience with in-depth business knowledge and constant up-to date market intelligence, makes her an inspiring and educational presenter. (CK)

International marketing, sales and business development executive, experienced and accomplished, with a broad range of skills in business and strategic plannin, team mentoring and leadership, brand and campaign management. Speaks 5 languages and has experience from over 20 markets encompassing North America, Central America, Europe, and South-east Asia. An entrepreneurial self-starter with strong suits in communication, presentation and negotiation. Enjoyed 11 years of progressive experience with several global Fortune 500 organizations, recently created a successful international management consultancy based in Toronto. (VK)

A General Manager with 20 years of experience in the technology sector. I have managed organizations or divisions of organizations with 350+ employees and P&L responsibility of $65+ million. I have taken companies through the IPO process and led corporate acquisition and divestiture initiatives. I have participated in start-up and turnaround situations as well as assuming key roles in well-established organizations. (IH)

Entrepreneur with extensive background in technology product development and integration. Particular expertise in Enterprise Document Management and Work-flow, Imaging systems, Medical Records, Database design, Factory Automation, GIS and mapping systems, Process re-engineering, CAD/CAM integration, Product development and management. Skilled in all aspects of comany startups and growth including: business planning, market research, finance, product development. Also experienced in a wide range of agricultural applications. Excellent leadership and people motivation skills. (SS)

A well-rounded business leader with proven executive management skills in the areas of revenue and profit growth, market development, and team leadership. Management background encompasses experience in a variety of industries including publishing/information services (i.e. offline and only services), communications and high tech. Extensive experience providing visionary leadership, being the catalys for change, providing strategic and tactical direction, developing management teams, and re-engineering operations as well as product lines. Consistently achieving outstanding results in business environments ranging from large public companies to entrepreneurial ventures. Typical mandate has been to develoop and implement the strategies and plans necessary to enable organizations or business units to succeed despite changed or changing market conditions. (RP)

Senior executive with a solid skill set in manufacturing, distribution and financial services. Demonstrated ability to lead and advise companies through a variety of issues including mergers and acquisitions, financing, restructuring, stakeholder negotiations and information system requirements. A Certified Management Accountant combined with a business degree with over 18 years of senior management experience acting for corporations, lending institutions and advisory firms. He has a proven ability to manage organizations undergoing significant change or operating in financial difficulty. (LR)

A global business development executive who has an in-depth knowledge of Asian, Western European and North American markets, cultures and business styles. Led business unit growth in competitive market through strategic initiatives to expand market share and become second largest supplier of value added products in a global market. A well traveled and adaptable executive with an extensive background in market and product development of technically based products to a broad range of markets including electronics, catalyst, automotive, primary resource and medical industries. Experienced in dealing with Chinese joint ventures plus managing the coordination of production and sales in a global context. (ASN)

A seasoned executive with proven progressive senior management experience in the financial services and HR outsourcing industries. A Chartered Accountant with a successful 15-year career involving critical change management and cross-functional executive assignments focusing on general management, finance, HR, organizational development and sales management. Viewed as a key resource to call upon in critical integration and business practice improvement situations. Recognized for integrity, critical thinking, attention to detail and diplomacy. (PSD)

A well-rounded chemical engineer/MBA with operating experience in small and large private and public companies as well as highly technical situations and start-ups. Specific expertise is in conducting complex business turnarounds, the motivation of employees, maintaining continual open communication with owners and investors and financing and/or packaging companies for ultimate sale at attractive prices. Specializes in lateral thinking and finding creative and unconventional solutions. Companies having between 50 and 400 employees and sales up to $100 million fit best with experience, interests and capabilities. (JS)

A versatile seasoned executive with experience in large corporations and entrepreneurial start-ups, both nationally and internationally. Recently, as President, built a $200 million integrated aqua-culture enterprise, with state-of-the-art farming operations throughout North and South America, high-tech value-added processing facilities in three countries, and global distribution of branded perishable consumer packaged products. Previously, held a variety of senior corporate and operating management positions in the food and agri-products sectors. Able to analyze emergent businesses, initiate and execute strategic growth plans, and instill a winning corporate culture to capture market leadership position and achieve superior performance. Demonstrated success in negotiating and integrating acquisitions. Culturally adaptable and skilled in managing foreign subsidiaries. Strong analytical skills, excellent communicator, with strong Board presence. (JST)

A successful, high impact leader in both corporate and operating environments. Significant experience with improvement of results for under-performing operations. Strategic focus supported by strong ability to apply financial and analytical skills to resolve complex issues. A pragmatic results orientation, supported by an inclusive management style and a strong belief in communications to ensure organizational focus and commitment to shared goals. Sector experience is primarily providing services to major process and manufacturing organizations, including industrial, engineering, construction and environmental services. Most recent experience has been with manufacturing operations servicing OEMs, stamping, machining and forging operations. (JS)

An accomplished Business-to-Business Sales and Marketing Executive that knows how to effectively manage a business. Adept at leading diverse multi-national commercial, technical, and operational teams. Skilled at identifying and breaking into new markets and customers and expert at managing senior level customer relationships. Culturally adaptable with over 20 years of North American and International leadership experience with an acumen for capitalizing on new technologies and markets. Extensive experience in effectively managing business acquisitions and spin-offs. (MC)

A value driven, experienced, innovative and results-oriented business leader with a unique combination of entrepreneurial focus and process excellence. A recognized team builder with the ability to create a vision and mission, incorporate the desired values and drive business and individual objectives to achieve and exceed goals. Breadth of North American experience includes operations, marketing, manufacturing, human resources, sales, research and development. Demonstrated track record in efficient and troubled organizations. (RT)

A high profile senior marketing and advertising executive with over 25 years of global brand building experience serving a wide range of automotive, consumer durable, packaged goods and service industries. A proactive leader with a proven track record of creating and implementing successful corporate and retail marketing/advertising strategies. A strong communicator able to direct and motivate a diverse staff to achieve and exceed organizational goals. A high-caliber presenter with a proven track record in building customer relationships. Possesses an entrepreneurial approach to business and a proven willingness to anticipate and manage change in rapidly shifting environments. (GB)

An accomplished senior marketing executive and consultant with more than 30 years experience spearheading the rapid and sustained growth of both start-up and Fortune 500 high technology companies on a domestic and international level. An innovative marketer with strong organizational and leadership skills, he combines a proven track record of success in business to business marketing, sales, business development and operational line management, with an entrepreneurial style that balances deliverables with ROI and bottom line expectations. An intuitive strategist, and long term planner with a focus on customer needs, he provides a unique perspective on market challenges and building successful operational teams to meet those needs. (AM)

A seasoned Senior Executive with demonstrated proficiencies in leading businesses development within large and small organizations. He has led companies and divisions of companies through start-ups, turnarounds and growth stages in positions of CIO, COO and Senior Vice President. He has also consulted to a variety of entrepreneurial organizations. With an extensive background in investment management, corporate finance, operations and administration, he is adept in developing strategic plans and directing their effective execution to achieve "best of breed" in providing the basis to lead the business areas of capital management, revenue growth and profitability. Key strengths include mentoring to achieve excellence, leadership in complex situations handling multi variables, building strong relationships, highly dependable taking ownership and able to think about all factors affecting a situation and look to logical, factual root causes and solutions. (GH)

A dynamic, progress-focused leader with extensive global business development, sales and marketing, channel management and product development experience. He specializes in developing and executing business plans that effectively maximize revenue growth for developing and transitioning companies. This high energy, innovative facilitator successfully combines creative, strategic, entrepreneurial, motivational, analytical, and tactical approaches in consulting and direct roles, with particular emphasis on business development, sales, marketing, and financial capital investment. With broad computing hardware and software knowledge and context in a broad array of industries, he expertly aligns (emerging) technologies with markets, client requirements with solutions and companies with investors. (TD)

A seasoned communications professional with more than 30 years experience in a diversity of fields, including high-tech industry, energy, environment, medicine, health, recreation, parks, wildlife, nuclear accident and terrorism. Known for his versatility and his writing skills, he works with clients to establish their to their audiences communications goals and writes their speeches, news releases, and newsletters. He coaches his clients to increase their effectiveness in delivering their messages and target markets. An experienced journalist, he works to get messages into the appropriate media. Experienced in working in difficult situations, he has been Director of Emergency Information in nuclear and terrorism exercises and is skilled at using proven crisis communications techniques when working with private clients. (RT)

An experienced business executive with successful credentials in both the corporate and entrepreneurial arena, he has a demonstrated ability to deliver results which led to a recruited career progression in the food, beverage, sporting goods, telecommunication and industrial manufacturing industries. With a collegial management style, he has been able to develop superior operating results centred on good strategic analysis and execution of a solid business plan in both turnaround, start-up and stable business situations. He has been a change catalyst to corporate culture change through his effective leadership style that has resulted in building winning teams. His generalist experience and past responsibility for all functional areas gives him a unique ability to strategically analyse business situations and recommend strategic solutions. (DL)

A sophisticated senior level automotive industry executive with extensive international manufacturing background, he has a proven track record of managing manufacturing operations in Canada, Europe, Northern Africa, New Zealand, and the U.S.A. He is a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and linguistic skills who understands the finesse needed to operate in different cultures. Good leader with turnaround experience who has managed troubled operations under very difficult circumstances. (AM)

Versatile results-oriented Executive Manager with demonstrated leadership skills, and the capacity to undertake and direct business requirements based on sound goal setting and strategic planning. Skilled in decision-making, process re-engineering, organization integration, negotiation and relationship building and change management. Twenty-nine years of technical, sales and marketing management in the Information Systems business. Key strengths include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong conflict resolution ability and a demonstrated commitment to quality, service and value for clients. Able to motivate and manage teams effectively. (DL)

With extensive successful experience domestically and internationally, in varied business environments, he has over twenty-five years of experience in consumer-packaged goods. Most recently he has acted as CEO of a privately held value added manufacturer of frozen products and for the largest premium private label products manufacturer. Prior experience was as the operating partner of a large international and Canada's innovative marketer of authentic Italian food. Multinational experience was with two major companies; Jacobs Suchard and Procter and Gamble both in senior level executive positions. He has managed $700mm.+ in sales volume; 5,000+ employees, multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities and complex business environments and has a history of being able to compete successfully against larger, better-financed competition. His experiences cross several environments including new/start-up, high growth, turnaround situations, managing well-developed businesses as well as developing and executing appropriate strategic plans. (RH)

An entrepreneur who co-founded and substantially increased the shareholder value of two software companies, he provides consulting in general management, marketing and sales to the software industry. He has in depth knowledge and experience in product marketing, sales, sales management and managing the delivery of services. As a senior executive in the software industry for more than 20 years he has developed and executed on the vision, strategy and business plan for both high growth and contracting sales environments. (RR)

An accomplished business lawyer with over twenty years experience in corporate, commercial, technology and entertainment law working for corporations as well as the federal government and as a sole practitioner. Expertise in establishing and setting up companies and regulatory compliance and corporate governance programs (including the new privacy laws), mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property and technology licensing, contracts, environmental law, litigation management and human resources management. Business oriented and attuned to entrepreneurial spirit and requirements. (DvW)

A seasoned Human Resources professional, he has the complete Human Resources skill set in all of the HR disciplines - Organizational Effectiveness, Compensation design, Performance Management, HR Policy development, Capability building, etc. He is an expert advisor to the senior executive team, a thoughtful strategist and an experienced HR project manager for mergers, acquisitions, or major change initiatives. He has background in a wide variety of industries, notably Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Investment, Engineering and Technology, and is well versed on International HR issues. He is a 'people' person, with a disciplined methodical approach to aligning employee's efforts with critical company objectives. (GSW)

He is a Business Process Consultant with over 30 years experience leading and implementing process initiatives. As an operational, hands-on Senior Manager, he has demonstrated leadership in managing fulfillment, customer service, distribution, contracting, and general administration operations. As a Process Design / Effectiveness Consultant for 12 years he has redesigned and improved numerous business processes across industries and functions including: pension administration, sales forecasting, financial period end reporting, customer service, and distribution. Using his broad experience, process knowledge and facilitation skills he has successfully directed, trained and mentored many business groups to become more effective and customer focused. (ML)

An entrepreneurial Senior Executive with over 25 years of corporate and consulting experience in a wide range of businesses and industries. She is an effective change agent and team player, with a proven record of solving problems and achieving improved business results through a progressive management style. With specific expertise in strategic planning, financial management and operational effectiveness, she works within the organization to ensure alignment of business strategies and operational capabilities. She has a consistent track record of leading organizations through the transition to being a high growth company. (EF)

A seasoned executive with over twenty-five years of experience in the financial services and investment management industry, he is a Chartered Accountant by profession and has combined strategic initiatives to operational detail to achieve incremental returns. As Vice President and General Manager he has detailed knowledge and specific industry expertise including real estate, mortgage, pension fund, mutual fund, brokerage, entertainment, operations and accounting. (FB)

A results driven senior manager with over 20 years experience as a Management Consultant (IT), IT Director and Project Manager in both large and small businesses as well as government and crown agencies. His consulting and work experience covers the banking, manufacturing, engineering, science and technology, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. As an IT Director he knows how to deliver results on time and under budget. He has specific expertise in selecting and implementing a wide variety of systems including ERP, Document and Records Management, CRM and Groupware and has built a reputation for assessing and selecting advanced IT systems that become industry standards. (BH)

A seasoned entrepreneur with 27 years of business ownership and management experience in small business, he has led businesses through start-ups, aggressive growth phases and challenging industry contractions. He is able to lead or council in all aspects of the operation, possesses strong organizational and operational skills, is analytical with a creative flair for solutions, and understands the importance of profitable sales strategies as well as operational efficiencies in today's dynamic business climate. He is extremely knowledgeable in importing and distribution environments as well as light manufacturing and has extensive experience dealing with the retail and wholesale sectors. He brings a wealth of knowledge in sourcing and product development accomplished through negotiation and rapport building with suppliers and customers in North America, the Far East and Europe. (SC)

A results oriented market development consultant with extensive experience in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new product and new market opportunities, he has worked with a variety of challenging business development assignments in North America and internationally. He possesses a solid public sector management background in tourism and trade economics and is an innovative, task oriented team player with strong managerial skills focused on project delivery and successful implementation. He has solid market research, analytical, strategic planning and marketing skills effectively used in product introductions, new business start-ups and export market developments. Industry experience includes food, beverage, hospitality, advertising, insurance and financial services sectors, with multinational firms and entrepreneurial ventures. (MP)

With 18 years of senior management experience with diverse organizations including the Canadian Army, manufacturing, distribution, consulting, engineering support and private investment firms, he has proven leadership skills and has held positions with complete fiscal accountability including Project Engineer, Manufacturing Manager, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer. He has gained in-depth knowledge and experience and successfully managed the turnaround of companies and building of businesses through the development and execution of high-level corporate strategic, financial management and detailed hands on operations management. He has lived and worked abroad at various times throughout his career and has the ability to speak several languages. (MW)

A success oriented strategic thinker with strong organizational and leadership skills and a commitment to customer service and satisfaction. During more than 35 years of increasing responsibility in the information technology sector, he has fulfilled a variety of roles as a technical professional, line manager, senior executive and consultant. These positions included General Manager, VP Sales, VP Marketing and VP Operations. Areas of application have included, retail/wholesale, transportation/logistics and public sector. He has been successful in start-up, turnaround and mature businesses by applying his well-developed management and human relation skills to each situation. He has also acted in a senior advisory capacity to the Canadian Government on the information technology industry in Canada and abroad. (BM)

He is a hands-on leader with over 20 years as an "agent of change" in technology driven businesses. As CEO, VP/GM or Sr. VP Operations he has been involved in start-ups, growth management, turnarounds and business revitalization in industries such as telecom service integration/convergence and national network services, live television with large scale data driven graphics, e-business, interactive training/education content development and mobile satellite communication services. With well-developed analytical, planning and leadership skills, he is ready to deliver top business performance. (TM)

An accomplished operations executive with over 25 years experience in wholesale distribution, manufacturing, service and retail industries, he has established a reputation for reducing costs and raising profits with a hands-on and creative "out of the box" approach to solutions. He is an effective motivator and mentor and has applied his operational skills and management experience to several key industry sectors with a track record of building and leading high performance teams by creating effective partnership relationships with vendors. Within a very short period of time he is able to identify the important issues, develop and execute a plan that quickly realizes efficiencies and is flexible and adaptable to unusual needs or changing circumstances. By bringing extensive experience and an innovative approach, he is able to boost performance and productivity while creating solid relationships by developing an excellent rapport with management and staff. (JP)

With over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, he has been involved in the launch of both new products and services for global IT firms, telecommunications carriers and others. He has also assisted operating companies, banks and venture capitalists evaluate new investment opportunities and has been responsible for both strategic and tactical business planning of new and expanding ventures. (RC)

A senior, results driven executive with over 20 years experience developing service-based businesses in the computer and medical device marketplaces. He has a diverse background and strong track record in all aspects of business-to-business marketing, sales, strategic planning, business development and operations management. He has successfully achieved significant increases in sales in four different companies as well as turn around a money loosing enterprise. He is specialized in being able to successfully build motivated teams that drive change in the marketplace and thereby achieve growth objectives on both national and international levels. (CD)

A Chartered Accountant with a Finance MBA and CFA he possesses over 15 years experience as CFO/COO of start-up and mid-sized financial services operations. A "roll-up-the-sleeves" senior executive capable of motivating a high-performance team, he is experienced in generating sales growth, managing high-net worth customer service relationships and integrating systems and mergers/acquisitions as well as handling CFO/COO level responsibilities. (DT)

He is a Seasoned senior executive/merchant banker/board member, with both operating and financial experience, including implementation of start-ups and turnarounds and has just completed the restructuring and sale of a troubled company as its CEO. Supported by experience in large and small companies in general management, capital markets, private equity investing, mergers and acquisitions, international joint ventures, strategic planning, marketing, manufacturing and product development in Canadian and global markets, he has broad industry exposure, with particular expertise in life sciences, chemicals and plastics, telecom and computer technology, retail concepts, automotive and building products. He has Participated on over a dozen public and private company boards. (ZSA)

As a seasoned senior operations executive with considerable international experience in Europe and Asia-Pacific, he has provided leadership and delivered significantly improved results in finance, IT, product & services development, operations, supply chain, distribution and customer services. He is experienced in start up situations as well as turnarounds, restructuring, driving change management and delivering improved business performance. He has held Vice President, General Manager and Director positions with multi nationals in defence, industrial, telecommunications, and knowledge based markets. (JEA)

Senior executive with 20 years Information Technology experience specializing in the Financial Services Industry. As a founding partner of a successful startup, was recipient of Profit 100 award for one of Canada's fastest growing companies. Most recent assignment was leading the development of a secure electronic payments network interconnecting five of Canada's largest banks. Possesses a unique combination of in-depth technical knowledge and results oriented approach to project management. Experience acting in CTO role, assisting sales professionals with pre-sales initiatives and participating in the evaluation of acquisition target companies. (JP)

A General Manager with a proven track record in revitalizing underperforming businesses. This executive, an Ivey MBA graduate, has played a key role in 7 business transformations bringing a rare combination of clear strategic thinking and pragmatic operating leadership to his assignments. Possessing a solid understanding of how private equity capital thinks, he has held COO, VP/General Manager and Vice-President Sales & Marketing positions in addition to leading successful acquisition and integration efforts. Experienced in both service and product industries, he has achieved sustainable profit improvements and growth in every assignment undertaken. (JA)

A senior executive with international business experience and demonstrated success in managing complex industrial organizations, he possesses proven skills in the core business competencies of general management, sales and marketing, manufacturing operations and finance and accounting (Chartered Accountant). He is a results oriented leader with high ethical standards and responsible business values and an accomplished business strategist, with Board experience, who can transform innovative thinking into tangible operating results. He is a champion of productivity/best practice programs with experience in acquisitions, integration and restructuring. (JP)

He has spent over 25 years successfully providing reliable information, solutions, sound judgment and a bottom line focus to managements and boards of directors in both private and public companies in businesses covering technology, manufacturing, service, consumer packaged goods and venture capital. His broad and varied experience is based on hard work, enthusiasm, integrity a no-surprise philosophy and a record for results-oriented financial management. He spent the last six years as CFO of a venture capital firm taking an active role with investees at the board / management level and participating in M&A, divestiture and re-structuring activities as well as directing the activities of the financial group of the organization. Prior to this, he was Controller at an $800 million international plastic injection molding systems manufacturer and held senior financial management positions with an electrical equipment manufacturer and a public industrial finance and management company. (TA)

Results-driven financial executive with a full range of proven operational abilities, he possesses strong financial skills which are complemented with equally strong analytical and soft skills in dealing with people, issues, and objectives. He is a Strategic thinker and effective in implementing change, in particular during crisis management. He is open-minded and adaptable to diverse groups and environments and is successful in building relationships necessary to lead and govern. (RG)

A solutions oriented marketing and communications executive with a proven track record of creative achievement, out-of-box solutions, strategic planning skills, strong leadership abilities and an effective "bottom line" orientation with international business experience. Functional areas of expertise include outsourcing, alliance management and governance, public relations and marketing communications, sales support, negotiations and employee mentoring and development. Multi-lingual with a profound understanding and respect of all cultures, this executive can take on assignments on both sides of our southern border without visa requirements. (AB)

As a business development/marketing executive in the Canadian securities and financial services industry, he has over 16 years of diverse experience and a demonstrated background in driving business forward through practical solutions and campaigns that feed the bottom line. He has been an active member of acquisition teams and has been responsible for the due diligence on client relationships and technology as well as integration assessments and change management. He is a strong project manager who has overseen leading edge technology development, implementation and care of products (life cycle, commercial policy, etc.) from start to finish and is a marketer who has successfully developed Canadian brand recognition for an international company in the financial services arena. He is a leader with a team focus on organizational goals to effectively link people, processes and technology. (AU)

A Senior Financial Executive with 12 years management experience in E-Commerce, Software, and High Tech, with a positive record of guiding high growth companies, building departments, formulating and implementing strategies. He has been CFO in several start-up and turn around situations in private companies as well as the turn around and expansion of a subsidiary of a major Canadian Financial Institution where he designed and oversaw significant improvement in financial control, reporting and governance. (MT)

An internationally seasoned CEO with over 20 years of hands-on business experience, he has successfully built and ran 5 high-tech companies as well as assisted other organizations in achieving their business objectives. He is a grass roots motivator who has a history of making it work through precise and clear goals coupled with precision execution. He understands how to make companies refocus their businesses for maximum potential and to attract sought after capital and is an active board member of a number of companies, focusing on results and shareholder value. (JT)

Following a lengthy career at Canada's leading telecommunications provider in many different positions spanning a broad range of engineering, operations, support, business and project management functions, this senior manager is now focusing his efforts on helping his clients achieve their goals by bringing professional project management skills and methodology to their often troubled projects. Skillful conflict resolution plays a vital role in removing the roadblocks to success. Team building and leadership provide for growth and stability as impediments are cleared away and focus on the end goal is clearly articulated. Clear and unequivocal status reports provide top management with the information they need to monitor the ongoing health of the project. (AF)

A senior executive with international and public-company experience including: raising capital, business development, negotiations, strategic initiatives, creative deal structures and investor relations. He has successfully invested $100 million over nine years in the biotech and pharmaceutical sector and is experienced in growing an organization in both corporate and operating settings. He has successfully worked in both large and small companies in diverse business sectors and is both a team player and team leader. (JW)

Possessing a unique combination of experience in finance, innovative technologies, business development and general commercial international areas, she is adept at creatively initiating new businesses and helping new and existing companies discover their goals and define and execute tactical ways of achieving them through clearly stated action plans that make sense and successfully involve all parties. She speaks several foreign languages, has profound knowledge of the Latin American market and expertise in the Financial and Consumer Goods sectors. (BP)

With over twenty-five years of experience specializing in business recovery and project recovery efforts, his focus is on traditional manufacturing operations, Engineering, and Systems services sectors. He works actively in executive management, corporate governance, and consulting roles to turn around businesses in these sectors. Consulting roles include an IT / Systems focus as applied to Engineering / Manufacturing based operations. Contributions include building staff, strategic repositioning, and tactical operations with a strong client / customer focus. (JC)

A lawyer and executive with an MBA and twenty-five years of experience in law, private sector business and government both as a former Canadian diplomat and Chair of a large government agency. He has acted on business transactions, served as a senior executive in the high tech industry and advised businesses on management and corporate governance issues. His strength is in defining problems and devising and implementing strategies for solutions in a creative and effective manner. He is a leader with proven results in empowering people to work together as a team. (MA)

A dynamic senior executive with over 15 years of international experience in diverse industries and roles, he has held a variety of senior management positions including COO, Bus/Corp Development, M&A, Marketing & Sales, Corporate Finance, CFO, CLO, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Relationships, Administration, Human Resources and Corporate Communications/Investor Relations. Most of the roles have been with Canadian or American listed public companies. He has worked in the technology, industrial technology/aerospace manufacturing, e-business, environmental engineering/manufacturing, oil and gas and mining industries. In addition, he has founded a number of companies, has been a director of both private and public companies and has been instrumental in successfully transitioning a number of the companies that he has worked with. (RCA)

A senior financial executive and C.A. with extensive, hands-on experience as the CFO and / or director of numerous operating businesses ranging in size from major, multi-division international public companies to start-ups. He has managed many public and private debt and equity financings, including IPO's, and implemented corporate restructurings. He has also negotiated acquisitions, mergers and sales of businesses and other investments in North America and overseas and is skilled in all aspects of business planning, financial management, governance, investor relations and administration with proven interpersonal skills and is an acknowledged team builder. (DS)

A corporate communications and public relations executive with more than 20 years experience, his career has found him in key public relations positions in the U.S. and Canada. He served as the executive vice president and general manager of the Chicago operations of one of the largest independent public relations agencies and worked as the director of the health care practice in Toronto for another of the world's major firms. His career has taken him into publishing and broadcasting in Canada and he is also one of the leading thinkers in the public relations field. As among the few regularly published PR columnists in North America, his insights into the field are read by many public relations opinion leaders. His focus is on public relations management and organization and developing the messages that enliven the communications focus. (RR)

A results-oriented person with broad experience in a wide range of businesses, he has had a long and successful career as a senior practitioner of effective consumer goods and services marketing. Creative, positive and organized, he has a particular talent for developing structures, processes and new brands. (CWC)

An internationally experienced senior executive combining 30+ years of chartered banking and merchant banking experience. He has spent the last 10 years providing senior secured debt to small and mid market companies in critical need of cash. Industry experience includes distribution, wholesale, retail, manufacturing, high tech, service, and automotive. He has managed businesses and successfully completed turnarounds and is a strategic thinker and human resource motivator. Strong focus on developing, implementing and executing business plans. (RB)

A leader with 10 years experience in a wide range of high tech businesses, he has held the positions of Director, CEO, and President all in the private sector. He has extensive financial, administration, engineering and operational experience and his ability to motivate people and keep teams focused while never losing site of the customer needs has made him a valuable asset in other organizations. (JB)

Combining 23 years of professional life in a major accounting firm with 10 years of hands on experience in both small and large size organizations (mainly as CFO), his significant financial and restructuring experience has also helped him to develop solid leadership, people and organizational skills. His industry experience is broad and includes retail, communications, third party logistics and financial services in the service sector, food and industrial products in the manufacturing sector, venture capital in the health and life sciences, and high-tech in nanotechnology / electronics. (JRA)

As an accomplished and creative Marketing/Communication and Strategic Planning Executive, he provides seasoned professionalism in the generation of Sales and Marketing Strategy through a holistic understanding of the "customer". He posseses a unique combination of skills incorporating the analysis and interpretation of Corporate Strategic Plans with the creation of tactical plans for the front line personnel, "bringing thousand foot thinking to the feet on the street." With the ability to sense opportunities in many different markets and provide a fresh look at the market and product offerings through a solid marketing discipline, he is recognized as an effective communicator with demonstrated strengths in environmental strategy, outside agency management, program development, planning and implementation. (SK)

With 30+ years experience in the telecom/hi-tech sectors in a range of corporate environments (start-ups, medium and large organizations), he provides a unique perspective on management challenges and critical success factors. He is a senior executive specializing in telecommunications management, operations, implementation, technology and service issues and is a proven leader with a vision, focus and passion for excellence. Recognized for his strong leadership, organizational and communication skills as well as decisiveness and a "make it happen" mindset, he has a strong track record of successfully managing complex projects and business units with a focus on results at both national and international levels. (AB)

Accomplished within startup, growth and turnaround businesses this 13 year executive has managed and grown businesses from startup to over $1.5B in revenues and has translated success within telecom, wireless, internet, software and financial service industries. As a consummate builder of high performance organizations he has taken companies public, grown public companies and managed through M&A, turned around a business by over $200 million and managed budgets ranging from millions to hundreds of millions. His greatest attributes are his team building and growth skills, his innate ability to transform technology into simple terms and deliver sales and his 'take no prisoners' attitude to winning. He is also a veteran of high performance sport, having been national champion several times through a 10 year term in international sports. (KM)

Following a 20 year career with an international professional services firm with both line and management responsibility and technology industry experience as the CFO of a high profile, small-cap, TSE listed company, this seasoned business coach (1979 C.A.) works on an "as needed basis" with private and public emerging companies in various industries as a hands-on manager. In this capacity he undertakes many general management functions including facilitating strategic planning, implementing financial controls including budgeting and planning, improving profitability, structuring financings, building high performance teams and providing structure and process. This executive is both boardroom ready in the most structured environments and highly entrepreneurial having managed start up businesses. (AS)

Combining 20 years of "working for others" with 15 years operating as an independent consultant, this executive has assisted a number of organizations, both large and small in the areas of financial and general management. Operational expertise includes the identification and implementation of strategies for troubled companies, improving profitability, instilling cost controls, budgeting and planning, mentoring human resource enrichment, ERP systems implementations, managing start up companies and evaluating and overseeing downsizing and the completion of SR&ED tax credit programs. Public company experience includes all aspect of regulatory reporting, investor relations and corporate governance. Industries include financial services, manufacturing, software development and health care. (CM)

With over twenty-five years of experience in the hi-tech industry, he has assumed many responsibilities including founding President & COO of a company engaged in radio frequency identification solutions. His strengths in sales and marketing management have allowed him to manage both large and small organizations with focus on both North America and International markets. His experience includes software, hardware, services, consulting, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions as well as outsourcing solutions with multinational corporations. (JC)

With 20 years experience in senior finance and general management positions, this executive has worked with small and large organizations in a variety of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, and software development. Her core expertise is in restructuring troubled companies, specifically in the areas of organizational redesign, budgeting, cash management, and cost control. As a senior member of an executive team which combined three small software development companies, she oversaw the financial aspects of the merger, and is experienced in complex corporate reorganizations. (CA)

A veteran of 25 years in the telecommunications and software industries, he has successfully grown companies from startup to industry dominant players. Over the past 10 years, he has led several acquisitions to expand technologies and market share. He has international experience with opening and operating companies in Australia, Caribbean, Europe, New Zealand and the USA and is a frequent speaker at many of the industry conferences. His negotiation skills have been employed by numerous organizations to ensure a fair outcome for all parties. (ST)

A technical business leader building growth and profitability on entrepreneurial ideas. Focusing on the Industrial Technology and Software Development industries, he has coached and facilitated management teams of SMEs in developing strategic plans to build a competitive edge to meet market demands. He has managed and built an RF-Control mobile equipment developer, growing revenue and profitability by 500%. An Engineer and MBA who can speak German and Japanese, he combines the technical understanding and business know how to fix broken companies and grow those that have stalled at the transition from the entrepreneur to a professional management team. (CG)

Consummate business executive with 20+ years experience driving profitable growth in challenging, competitive and volatile customer markets. He possesses strong leadership, communication, negotiation, creative and analytical skills and is decisive, solutions- focused and results oriented. He combines cross-functional expertise in sales, marketing, team building, strategic planning, product development, partnerships and alliances. Experienced as GM, President and CEO in IR laser industry, manufacturing, retail, wholesale and service industries in Canada, USA, Europe and Japan delivering results through performance and persistence to the private sector and the military. (SJ)

A marketing executive with over 15 years experience in start up businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike. He brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial spirit, corporate discipline and a drive for results attitude to our team. He has a diverse background and strong track record in all aspects of consumer and business-to-business marketing, sales, strategic planning and business development. He is an innovative team leader or team member with strong interpersonal and analytical skills and specific expertise in telecommunications, e-commerce, financial and gaming industries. (RT)

A dynamic, results-oriented senior executive and entrepreneur with extensive experience in international business development matured in both multinationals and small companies. Capable of focusing on long term goals, he has proven his ability to conceive, develop and implement corporate strategies. His hands-on approach has led him to organize and deliver profitable business in a number of industries. Team leader, energetic, good communicator and skilled planner, he has successfully organized, restructured and managed entire companies, as well as marketing teams and sales forces. He has held senior operating positions including Principal, President, CEO and VP Marketing & Sales. He fluently speaks four languages and has a considerable market experience in Canada, USA, Mexico, South America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. (GM)

Bringing over nine years of experience in the development of software applications, he founded a computer software company in 1990 and built the vertical application company into an industry leader across North America. The company was sold to a NASDAQ listed company in 1995 after penetrating over 1500 accounts throughout North America. In 1996, he was employed by an international software provider and was ultimately responsible for the marketing and selling of their e-Business applications, exchange software, and database products to the financial services industries. (RR)

A results-oriented senior executive with extensive international and domestic business development and marketing leadership experience in multinational and early stage companies. As the senior executive (GM, President or CEO) in six private and public sector organizations, built and led top performing teams to deliver profitable, strategic growth. With a focus on solutions and results, brings energetic collaborative hands-on leadership to capitalize on high growth potential and turnaround opportunities. Proven ability to develop strategies that deliver sustained profitability and effective market positioning for complex mid to large enterprises, including companies in the government-regulated life science market. (TS)

A proficient financial/operational manager with solid leadership, people and organizational skills, who has successfully held standing CFO and operational roles with a number of publicly traded (both pre and post IPO) and privately held corporations. A "team advocate" and an impact player, he is a hands-on, entrepreneurial and results-driven leader who brings a general management perspective to working closely with all stakeholders in "making a positive difference" in planning, executing and managing business strategies for growth and prosperity. (LPK)

A dynamic, results oriented professional who thrives in a fast paced business environment. His hands-on entrepreneurial approach has lead to the development and sale of three technology & service businesses creating tremendous shareholder value in each. He is a business development executive with strengths in product & market development, management and sales and has held senior operating positions including: Principal, President, V.P. Operations and Senior Business Development Officer. Twenty years of P&L responsibilities in private and public (NASDAQ) companies. Vast experience in global market including: U.S., Canada, Europe, South America, Mideast and Asia. (NM)

A business development strategist and tactician with nearly 20 years management experience in Technology, Manufacturing, and Process Industries. He has formulated, developed and managed two successful start-up companies including a software firm incubated by one of Canada's leading Universities, and an international hardware manufacturer. A Systems Design Engineer by training, he applies vision and passion as a strategic facilitator between emerging customer needs, converging technologies, strategic partners, and his clients' capabilities. As a result, he has built business and relationships on 5 continents. (GB)

Results delivering, entrepreneurial business leader who offers a unique coupling of technical intuition with business development, relationship delivery and strategic implementation. Experience in small to medium sized organizations with global and local markets, sophisticated channels to industrial as well as retail markets. He has delivered new business start-ups, turnarounds, and growth through acquisition and organic growth. Understands he is not a CFO by nature and brings sales oriented human capital to the scenario where the CFO strength is in place. (DR)

A seasoned executive, combining 14 years of investment banking and merchant banking experience, 12 years of senior corporate management experience and various appointments to the boards of public companies. He has spent over 20 years dealing with companies in critical need of capital and his industry experience spans high tech, telecom, manufacturing, construction products and services, automotive and defence industries with a strong focus on rapid implementation of corporate solutions and extensive access to capital. (GC)

A seasoned business adviser and past partner of one of Canada's premier business law firms. He has 18 years of experience in planning, structuring, negotiating and completing complex corporate strategies involving acquisitions, divestitures, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, reorganizations and financings (public, private and structured). He is a strategic thinker and execution strategy specialist with experience across a broad range of industries including financial institutions, transportation, real estate, energy, technology and hospitality. (EB)

A results oriented financial professional who identifies and implements operating improvements that increase revenue and earnings. He applies creative problem solving in turning strategic vision into tactics for sustained profitability. A troubleshooter who focuses on business management, financial issues and strategic partnerships to solve complex operational, marketing and MIS challenges, he is experienced in healthcare, technology, retail, hospitality and real estate in both Canada and the U.S.A. (RD)

An accomplished businessman and software entrepreneur, during the past 19 years he has demonstrated his ability to build top performing teams driven by strong sales and an operational focus. Originally trained in the consulting industry, he was attracted to the high technology industry early in his career. He has held senior level operating positions including CEO, COO as well as Vice President Business Development at several software companies in both the private and public sector. (PL)

Having consulted to supermarkets, food manufacturers, and to several of the world's largest national brand food companies, he has helped develop more than 4,000 products. He has also led seminars for executives of food companies to evolve branding strategies and lead new product direction. Sales of the corporate branded products that he has invented, "repaired," or helped develop from scratch for North American supermarket retailers and for food and beverage manufacturers exceed $3 billion US annually. (JW)

By providing project management, consulting with corporate management and advising Board members on governance, he takes responsibility for the successful execution of the assignment within mandate. Developed professionally as an applied-organizational psychologist and management consultant, he has demonstrated leadership in resolving the pay, incentive, knowledge management and succession issues fundamental to building the human component of a successful business. (DB)

As a consultant specialized in marketing, branding and communications strategy, his value is best appreciated by organizations requiring seasoned individuals with strong multiple disciplines and category exposure. He focuses on businesses experiencing dramatic growth and change that require customer, stakeholder and partnership buy-in to the business model potential, the investment story or the marketing success opportunity. His strategic communications actions include branding audits, visioning workshops, planning, executive coaching, and public and investor relations programs. (JW)

He possesses over 15 years of operations and financial experience as a leader and advisor to entrepreneurial businesses focussed in the industrial products, custom manufacturing, software, and e-business industries. He has operations and P&L responsibilities in ISO environments and experience in the development and implementation of business development strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital investments in small and large companies alike. (RW)

He has been President and/or CEO of five companies in manufacturing and distribution, and has had full P&L responsibility of another and, to varying degrees, every assignment was a turnaround, with a minimum profit increase of 15% of sales. He has additional experience heading the corporate marketing of a service provider that employs 12,000 people and is a leading international manufacturer. (BB)

A leader with strong managerial skills specializing in creating team and goal oriented organizational cultures. He is a strategic thinker that utilizes motivation, negotiation, and empowerment to achieve and exceed expectations and emphasizes commitment to excellence through simplicity, speed, and leadership by example. By focusing on solutions, not problems, he is a competitive individual who thrives in a changing business environment. (GBZ)

Thriving in realizing potential high growth and/or turn around situations, he has 24 years of experience with technology companies, major corporations and businesses managed by their owners in the hardware, software, retail, training, catalogue, Internet, advertising and management consulting sectors in North America. He enjoy a hands-on operational executive role, contributing at the board level and building the business by leading by example in the planning and implementation of the business development process, has worked in both Canada and the US (on a Treaty NAFTA (TN) Visa) and travels extensively often relocating for multi-year contracts. (MB)

A Senior Executive with 16 years of Business Management experience. Since selling his business 6 years ago, has been consulting to his industry by supporting senior level management He has had P&L responsibility / accountability for many years and his key strength areas in Leadership, Strategy, and Business Development have helped him put together senior management teams, work with large multinational accounts at the CEO / VP / COO / CFO level and be comfortable in the boardroom and on the plant floor. (JH)

Specializing in interim and crisis management of under-performing businesses, he is particularly experienced in middle market companies that have operational problems due to inadequate controls. He has been involved with medium and heavy manufacturing in the plastics, metal alloy and construction sectors and began his career in engineering sales and sales management. He undertook his first turnaround in 1981 as interim president and since then he has worked as a turnaround expert for a wide range of businesses. (DF)

With thirty years experience in acquisition and management of domestic and international businesses along with extensive operations and business development capability, he has demonstrated an ability to formulate and implement business strategies, to integrate acquired operations, and to merge and unify diverse management groups. He possesses strong leadership skills together with superior results in management development through mentoring. (KW)

As a manufacturing consultant-retired owner/CEO with expertise in the design, building, and improvement of production facilities, he has experience in the creation and execution of marketing plans, the development of financial controls and analysis, and the creation of business plans and design and execution of strategic planning. (AC)

A proven business leader and innovator who can deliver results. He has a broad entrepreneurial background as a venture capitalist, turnaround CEO of a mid-size company, and co- founder and CEO of a start-up industrial technology business. (GT)

He is an independent financial management consultant and chartered accountant with leading edge high technology experience working with, consulting to, and investing in Internet, new media, multi- media, and industrial software developers. His core competencies include executive management, business advisory and strategy development, corporate finance, financial modelling, budgeting, financial reporting & accounting, administration & operations, in high growth rate environments. (TB)

Twelve years of experience relating to manufacturing productivity improvement, as well as hands- on management experience in engineering, manufacturing and logistics. Focused on the re-design and implementation of the production and supply processes. Led and participated in a number of business transformations within the aerospace, food processing, plastics and telecommunications industries. (BW)

Senior operations management professional with several years of direct industry & consulting experience. Spanning a broad spectrum of industries, specific areas of experience include supply chain management & logistics, international shipping and providing interim operations management for manufacturing & distribution companies. (DS)

Seasoned marketing professional who has worked in large business environments and entrepreneurial situations. Specializes in getting new opportunities off-the-ground on a sound footing. He possesses strong strategic capabilities and can work independently or lead an internal team. (RR)

A seasoned financial professional with over twenty years of real estate, consulting, and lending experience. His real estate experience includes strategic asset management, development, leasing, divestitures, acquisitions, and enforcement of security. He has been in senior positions in real estate companies and the hospitality sector, as well as consulted to lenders and liquidators/ receiver managers. He has a depth of experience in senior executive roles reviewing, analyzing and generating solutions to overcome challenges and problems. (AH)

He has been involved on many levels of acquisitions and divestitures totaling over $150,000,000 in transaction value on both sides of the border. In addition to multifaceted experience gained in the day to day operations of a diverse, privately held holding company, various operational and financial experiences and responsibilities have included the funding and start up of a precision high tech CNC manufacturer, the funding, start-up and subsequent sale of a real estate brokerage firm, and the start up of a GDS computer reservation system for the European hotel market. (PG)

He is a strategic, determined, versatile, results-oriented leader with many years of experience in structuring organizations for growth and for managing change. A generalist with proven skills in financial and management accounting, strategic management, finance, operations, organizational development and marketing. He is of a participative leadership style emphasizing teamwork and communication. A change agent with demonstrated success identifying and solving complex problems profitably. (DF)

A senior strategic partner with a proven background rebuilding profitability and directing business growth of publicly-traded and private companies in the service, manufacturing, distribution and telecommunications sectors. A strong negotiator who raised capital through Canadian and US lenders/markets and led M&A integration. Built solid linkages with sales, marketing and operating management and provided sound business advice to CEO and Board of Directors to drive shareholder value. (DC)

A results-oriented professional specializing in building technology that focuses on key business objectives. Leveraging a unique, 20-year career spanning technology management, application development, sales and marketing throughout the financial securities marketplace, he balances successful deliveries against P&L and budget imperatives. A development leader by training, he has in-depth expertise with real-time eCommerce and straight-through processing in the Equity and Fixed Income markets. This has produced a long track record directing the creation of market-changing multi-participant systems and the businesses they encompass. (DB)

A hands-on, multi-lingual get it done professional experienced in start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and turnarounds in North America, Eastern and Central Europe. He has reached the desired corporate goals of public national and owner operated organisations and thrives on creating comprehensive strategic business and tactical plans that produce success in the international and domestic markets in High-Tech, Manufacturing, Transportation, Entertainment, Travel and Petrochemical sectors. (HD)

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A successful sales, marketing and operations executive with over 20 years of experience, primarily in technology and services sectors including software, wireless telecommunications, e-commerce and training.  All experience is in “Business to Business”, solution sales environments.  Successful career with mid-size organizations, early stage companies and start-ups. Provided leadership through periods of rapid change including integration of business units resulting from M&A activity.  Expertise with strategic planning, change management, organizational development, sales and marketing, company startups, recruiting and building teams.  Substantial experience in building & leading sales organizations, problem solving in an entrepreneurial environment, optimizing operations/service delivery to implement the strategies, infrastructure, and process to improve performance and drive sales growth and bottom line results. (BC)

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A supply chain, logistics and strategic sourcing executive with extensive experience in determining and implementing corporate strategies through innovation, agility, initiative and a strong results orientation. Recognized for proven ability to develop vision, team building, leadership and measuring; strengthing existing operations and ensuring corporate success. 
Energized by the challenge of driving successful change while building business for the future. (DM)