Vance Macdonald, Principal - Edmonton

A team builder and business strategist with a specialization in business development and growth solutions. With an outstanding record of growing companies from the ground up, Vance has proven capabilities to turn companies around and take them to the next level. He has developed business plans, evaluated resources, and assessed markets to make the complex decisions that ultimately ensure success. Vance is a leader who provides a blend of creative and analytical abilities that combine efficiency with imagination to produce bottom-line results.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Produced exceptional revenue growth with an increase of 180% over a ten-year period for one of Canada’s most successful and profitable privately held companies.

Recognized out of twelve business divisions as “Company of the Year” by achieving sales revenue increases of 80% over the previous year.

Responsible for company entry into the Toronto market against an entrenched monopoly.

Developed a business plan, and raised funds, for a successful start-up and guided company to maturity and ultimate sale to a major multi-national.

Company recognized as Canada’s “best” in customer market appeal, innovation and operational excellence by a national industry association.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Hook Outdoor Advertising – Vice President Sales Alberta
Pattison Outdoor – General Manager, Edmonton
Macdonald and Macdonald Outdoor – President, Edmonton
Mediacom – Vice President, General Manager, Western Region

QUALIFICATIONS

Pride Council Gannett Outdoor U.S.A. – Board Member
Outdoor Advertising Association of Canada - Member
Junior Achievement of Alberta – Board Member
Uncles at Large, Edmonton – Board Member