| A senior executive with experience as a president, as
senior corporate staff, and as an entrepreneur, John has managed start-ups,
acquisitions, and mergers, and has worked with companies in transition.
He has worked in a wide range of industries in both the private and public
sectors. John's contract assignments focus on business planning, facilitation,
implementation, and mentoring. He has a special interest in change management
and organizational development.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Worked with the President of an early stage, rapid growth, high-tech
business in Intelligent Transportation Systems. Developed and implemented
a marketing and sales plan to improve access to the US market. Created
a professional distribution channel with a sales manager, manufacturer’s
reps in all of the major states, and technical support staff for field
support and customer service, all while the business was doubling in size.
Developed a strategic business plan to create a private sector partnership
between one of the largest public sector municipal electric utilities
in Ontario and a private sector multinational engineering and management
consulting firm. The driving force was deregulation in the electric energy
marketplace.
As Acting President, managed the start-up of a wireless technology business
in the entertainment industry. Restructured the business plan and was
actively involved in sourcing and attracting capital investment.
As an Advisor to the General Manager, worked with the management team
in an Ontario Government Ministry to develop, and gain acceptance for,
their first strategic business plan.
Managed a project team to work with the Board to undertake a situation
assessment of a manufacturer, to work with the management team to create
their first Strategic Plan for approval by the Board, and then to provide
interim management support through the initial implementation of the Plan.
As President of a Canadian subsidiary of a NYSE listed international conglomerate,
tripled sales, and doubled the return on investment.
As President of an electrical/electronic manufacturing division of a TSE
listed company, grew the business through product development, acquisition
and start-up.
Owner-Manager of an equipment distribution business, with branches in
Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Recognized as marketing innovators with
industry awards.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The Osborne Group
-Control & Metering
-Electronic Integrated Systems
-Filamat Composites
-Ford Motor Company
-Grayon Industrial Products
-Government of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General
-Newchild Technologies
-Swiss Herbal Remedies
-Karpel Corp
-BSM Technologies Inc.
Electronic Industries Corporation – Owner-Manager
Allanson, A Division Of Jannock Ltd. –
President
Jannock Limited – Manager, Corporate Development
Amerace Ltd. – Marketing Manager / President
QUALIFICATIONS
York University – Master of Business Administration
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Applied Science, Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineers of Ontario – P.Eng.
Director, Vice President, The Osborne Group Toronto Inc.
Director, Swiss Herbal Remedies Ltd.
Director, Bayview Country Club
Chairman, Advisory Board, Filamat Composites
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