I’m passionate about business-building, developing technology platforms, pivoting businesses to take advantage of market/technology shifts and creating scalable operations through process innovation.
As a tech-savvy B2B CEO with multiple exits, I’ve successfully grown $50M-$300M+ businesses with expertise in software/SaaS, distribution channels, fintech and digital commerce in the SMB space. I’ve led an early stage AI supply chain technology firm serving the industrial segment from product development through market launch. Prior to that, I built a cybersecurity software business from $40M to $100M in revenue and 10x EBITDA growth before engineering a PE exit that delivered 4x ROI to shareholders.
I have an Executive MBA from Athabasca University and a Marketing degree from York University. I’m committed to the development and education of special needs children, playing an active role in fundraising for special needs programs & services.
Strong track record for taking underperforming units and building high performance teams, attracting A-players, and aligning teams to company vision & mission. Refocus on core competencies while doubling down on high ROE (Return on Energy) initiatives.
Long history of capitalizing on emerging technology trends including mobile payments (2000-05), networking technology (2005-08), mobility devices (2008-11), cybersecurity (2012-19) and AI & B2B marketplaces (2020+).
Ease of business, speed of execution and process innovation are second nature. Advocate & invest in creating exceptional customer experiences and enabling teams with the right tools to execute flawlessly.
High EQ leader with highly collaborative, team-focused, and communication-driven leadership. Consistently earns very high employee satisfaction scores (90%+) without compromising making tough decisions.
Forward-thinking and progressive strategic planner who closely tracks market shifts and tangential opportunities. Consistently seeks input from diverse sources to promote thinking differently and identifying blind spots.
Passion for developing strategic partnerships and platform opportunities. Enjoys forging new partnerships while facilitating strong executive & downstream relationships at all levels with partners.
Builds digital-first businesses with a strong orientation to process innovation, tools, and customer/partner enablement technologies. Seeks to apply emerging technologies to mature businesses to reinvigorate growth.
Communication of vision, mission, strategy, and plans frequently at all levels of the organization are critical to ensuring the entire organization are fully aligned on where to focus our energy.
Strong advocate of frequent “Town Halls”, business updates, regular 1:1’s, skip-level meetings, and F2F at all levels of the organization. Active listener always looking for ways to improve the experiences of employees, customers, and partners.
Internal service to team members is just as important as external service to customers & partners. A strong advocate of servant leadership, there is always a downstream impact to customers/partners based on how well team members serve & support one another.
Align & amplify positive energy by rewarding the behaviors that drive key success factors, skill development, culture, and metrics. Investment in formal & experiential training to develop strong leadership and expertise throughout the organization.
AI-enabled marketplace technology for the industrial metals industry (early stage)
Specialty cybersecurity software distributor serving thousands of resellers in the US & Canada from leading technology manufacturers
$40B global technology products distributor
Top 5 bank in Canada with the broadest global footprint
Expertise in distribution channels, cybersecurity, e-commerce & marketplaces, digitization & corporate development
I’m proud of building award-winning businesses & teams, recently earning the Business Excellence Award twice (2017 & 2019) which recognizes companies for employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, and innovation. Other awards include 5 channel innovation awards, numerous vendor partner awards and finalist for 3 Artificial Intelligence & marketplace innovation awards.
