Our Principals in Ontario

An experienced senior consultant with major accomplishments in the private sector in start-up operations, corporate restructuring and operational reviews. Emphasis on financial restructuring and business development.

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A senior executive with experience as a president, senior corporate staff, and entrepreneur. John has managed start-ups, acquisitions, 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 tend to focus on business planning, facilitation, implementation, and mentoring. He has a special interest in change management and organizational development.

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A results-oriented manufacturing executive with experience in both owner-operated and internationally managed operations, serving both local and global customers. John has successfully grown businesses organically, managed the integration of merged companies and driven business turnaround; utilizing his strong leadership capabilities on the shop floor and in the Boardroom. His expertise in bringing together the strength of the enterprise team and his own well-honed analytical skills and inclusive style, delivers innovative business solutions.

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An accomplished executive specializing in the management and delivery of social and health services.  Her expertise includes managing multimillion dollar operations, and building and fostering highly competent senior management teams who function in complex environments.  Susan is a strong collaborative leader and a highly effective change manager, with extensive experience in governance and accountability and in managing diverse stakeholders and complex labour relations.

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A senior Human Resources executive who is able to enhance organizational performance through innovative and effective HR strategies. Donna has extensive experience creating “Best Employer” programs that foster employee commitment and productivity. Her specific areas of expertise include employee relations, compensation, leadership development and performance management. She has managed in both union and non-union settings within the transportation, manufacturing, not for profit and education sectors, in Canada and the USA. Donna's special interest and strength is helping to maximize and add value to the organization's investment in its people.

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A highly creative corporate and marketing communications executive with in-depth experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.  Her focus is developing and implementing comprehensive programs to help clients achieve their organizational goals and objectives.  Her areas of expertise include employee and stakeholder communications, public relations, and issues and crisis management. An accomplished writer/editor, Janet also provides clear language training to assist staff in all areas write more effectively for print or electronic media.

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An accomplished executive with a record of developing strategic visions which he then successfully implements. He is an energetic leader who facilitates the building of diverse groups into a unified team. Detailed knowledge of the not-for-profit sector, agency/government relations and organizational design. Skills in issues management and public communications, combined with highly developed expertise in policy development and problem solving in compressed time frames.

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An innovative and solutions-focused executive, Sue specialises in not-for-profit management, government relations, and program planning, design and delivery. Sue is a strategic thinker who has spent more than 25 years applying her leadership skills and commitment to service excellence in a diversity of initiatives including: agency and program start-up, stakeholder engagement, policy development and project management. The focus of Sue’s successful career, in both the community and government sectors, has been working with, and on behalf of, groups of people who face systemic barriers to health, employment, social inclusion, and accessing necessary community and institutional services and supports.

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A principled and results driven Human Resources Executive whose primary focus is to add value for the key stakeholders in each client engagement. Michael has a proven track record of setting high standards for quality and governance in all HR disciplines. From his many years working in a High Performance Manufacturing environment he understands how the policies and practices of the Organization impact the results on the shop floor and can create cultures where the employees are committed to delivering on the Company’s Strategic Vision. He can work effectively at both the corporate or operational level and has strong strategic and analytical skills, with a bias for collaboration and teambuilding that allows results to be delivered over multiple organizational boundaries.

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A CEO with extensive experience as a change catalyst within social services, health care and education environments. Marilyn has a diversified background applying practical and creative solutions to complex problems combined with a strong commitment to quality outcomes. Her strengths include rationalizing multi-service delivery organizations and building governance capability.

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Bob has successfully restructured and grown three multi outlet service businesses using his background in consumer goods marketing and systems development. Bob enjoys a hands on role in building businesses, testing new consumer initiatives and energizing people to grow.

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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.

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A proven strategic marketing executive with an extensive record of accomplishment and expertise in strategic planning and managing change for companies in transition. Ian is a persuasive communicator, team builder and results-driven operator with a record of growing business in the financial services, communications and consumer packaged goods sectors. His negotiating skills and collaborative leadership style have proven especially effective in securing “win-win” solutions with a range of stakeholders, including government and distribution channels.

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A strategic financial executive with hands-on experience in managing business growth and change. A results oriented individual with an extensive background in corporate finance, regulatory affairs and portfolio management. A skilled project manager with strong analytical expertise, Ken has a consistent track record recommending and successfully implementing significant improvements in process and technology.

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A senior executive with extensive experience in improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. Experience in Europe, Australia and Canada, assisting large and small companies, both public and private, with developing and implementing cross-functional business process improvements. Sheila is an excellent problem-solver with a track record of developing and implementing successful solutions through building integrated and effective teams.

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A strategy oriented and action focused CEO. With his leadership style, Lou has successfully led small and large businesses through startups, turnarounds and growth. Has a proven track record in revenue management, lean organizations and deployment of strategic decisions. Lou’s capability to develop the best business plan has contributed to providing the right financing solution and improving value to all stakeholders. His background includes work assignments in Europe and the USA as well as negotiating business transactions in the Far East.

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A Canadian public leader who has worked at the local, provincial, federal and international level. His innovative style has provided direction to Canadian organizations and institutions, including the not-for-profit, public service, business and political sectors. In addition to a strong base in Waterloo Region and southwestern Ontario, he possesses a unique national and international network. His executive experience equips him to work as a ‘drop-in’ chief executive officer or in a mentoring role for senior management.

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A senior executive with extensive accomplishments in financial management, strategic planning, acquisitions and financing. An entrepreneurial and general management background with a variety of experience in both public and private companies. A strong team player, people and results oriented, with strengths in planning, organizing and problem solving.

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A results oriented and collaborative leader with a multi-national and multi-sector operations background. David is a successful project manager with merger and integration experience with corporate governance training. His customer stewardship and clear thinking brings order to chaos and focuses on relationship management. A team builder and coach, he actively applies technology across disciplines and builds trusted win-win partnerships. He is shareholder and quality-driven and is comfortable in all business settings.

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A seasoned and insightful executive specializing in not-for-profit management. Broad experience in many types and sizes of non profits and charities, including social service agencies, foundations, and associations. Skills include change management and organizational development, strategic and operational planning, governance, project planning and management, fundraising and financial management. Exceptional ability to analyze and solve problems, set and consistently achieve challenging goals, and build and motivate multi-functional teams.

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Strategist with a strong track record in the design and implementation of Sales & Marketing programs and structures yielding higher win ratios, market share and profit margins. Customer advocate with excellent relationship building skills who inspires teams to achieve the seemingly impossible by embracing challenge and seeing obstacles as stepping stones. An inspirational leader who takes a systematic approach to change management, conveying the big picture while laying out work plans to meet targets.

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A Human Resources / Labour Relations executive with demonstrated success as a practitioner at both the operational and corporate levels of organizations in multiple sectors. His areas of expertise include employee relations, policy development, compensation, strategic planning, Board Governance, and collective bargaining. Jack operates effectively with all levels of the organization from the workforce, to the bargaining table, to the Board of Directors. Jack has managed in union and non - union environments and is especially skilled in developing positive and productive Labour / Management relations.

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A CEO or COO successful at operating mid-sized businesses. Develops winning strategies quickly, combined with a bias for action and profitability, ensuring that key operational goals are developed, tied to the strategy, and fully executed. Experienced in manufacturing and technology businesses. Adept at establishing rapport with all stakeholders from customers, to the Boardroom, to the factory floor. Significant international exposure in the US, Mexico & Europe. Board experience in publicly listed and private companies.

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A thoughtful, energetic and experienced executive specializing in Not-For-Profit, small business and start-ups. Broad management experience including Board development and governance, strategic planning and fund raising. An entrepreneurial thinker, Melodie is highly skilled in managing complex issues with multiple stakeholders. As a consummate team player, applies excellent analytical and communication skills to achieve goals.

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