| A seasoned executive recognized as one of the leaders in the not-for-profit sector in Canada. He has held the most senior positions in both the Not-for-Profit and Financial Services sectors. His outstanding leadership, communications and decision making skills make him stand out as an executive of the highest calibre able to motivate individuals and teams to their highest level of performance. Analytical and focused he creates a culture of professionalism and excellence in everything he does, driving organizations in the achievement of their mission and goals.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Transformed a small research foundation into a dynamic multi-million dollar Foundation with sustainable revenues exceeding $20 million and growing annually by double digits.
Successfully developed and implemented a 5-year strategic plan in the Not-for-Profit sector that tripled revenues.
Negotiated, structured and executed complex deals, including leveraged buy-outs, capital re-structuring, initial public offerings, public placement of debt and mergers and acquisitions.
Negotiated sale of private Canadian company to large international company traded on NYSE.
Turned-around a small manufacturing company from near failure into a successful enterprise.
Initiated and developed a week-long international conference with 5,000 participants
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
City of Toronto – Committee of Adjustment, North York – Current Chair
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Canada – President & CEO
International Conference – President & Project Director
Centennial College, School of Business Faculty – Professor, (Semester contracts)
Forbes Capital Canada Inc. – President
Osprey & Company Limited – Managing Director
Citibank Canada – Vice President, Senior Executive and Policy Committee member
Citibank London, England – Vice President
Citibank Copenhagen – Resident Vice President
QUALIFICATIONS
University of Calcutta – Bachelor of Commerce
Harvard University – Courses in Corporate Finance, Company Valuations, Capital Markets
Negotiating skills and Public Speaking courses
Listed in Who’s Who of Canada
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