Brian Scholz, MBA, P. Eng.
Pragmatic and Collaborative Advisory Partner
Brian is a dynamic, high-performing professional with broad and deep leadership experience in a variety of business sectors. He has led businesses of all sizes, from small, family-owned entrepreneurial ventures to global matrix organizations, helping those organizations to identify and capitalize on their future growth and expansion opportunities. Brian’s expertise centers on interim executive-level leadership, strategy development & implementation, sustainable cost reduction, real estate & facility management oversight, and SME advisory services including succession planning, portfolio project management, and operational analysis. He is passionate about digital transformation and enhancing organizational efficiency to increase profitability and sustainable growth.
Client Services
- Interim Leadership
- Cost Management
- Strategy Development and Implementation
- Real Estate and Facility Management
Selected Achievements
- As CEO of a mid-sized electrical contractor, led efforts to increase net income by 225%.
- As Chief Administrative Officer of a national business law firm, developed real estate strategy, established and led Project Management Office (PMO), and implemented a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan across all three physical offices and in the remote working environment.
- Re-designed core business processes for a municipal water and wastewater department to promote retention, reduce operating costs, and increase service delivery levels to end-users.
- Created a global Facilities and Office Management team within a Fortune 500 insurance re-insurer to establish service standards, promote consistent high levels of service to support corporate branding and internal/external customer experience.
Qualifications
- MBA – Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
- BASc – Geological and Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto
- Professional Engineer Ontario
- Honour Roll, Canadian Association of Management Consultants
- Certificate Holder – Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts