Experience

BC Bioenergy Network

• Canada
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2017 - Present

• Acting Executive Director

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

• Director of Business Development, Technology and Innovation

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2017

  ► Initially recruited as Director of Research (Jul. 2008-Aug.2013) before becoming Director of Business Development, Technology & Innovation with an expanded remit. Retained responsibility for the roles of Secretary and Treasurer to the Board of Directors throughout tenure with company.► Demonstrated ability to assess and identify innovative technologies with the potential to realize full-scale commercialization.► Provide support to the Executive Director in fulfilling agreed upon objectives and priorities as determined by the Executive Director in conjunction with the Board of Directors.► Tasked with developing and regulating a framework that enables identification, communication, and collaboration of bioenergy stakeholders. Provide leadership in program development through the management of the entire process spanning RFP, contract negotiation, and project oversight.► Integral member of the team tasked with managing up to 30 projects per year, which includes performing techno-economic evaluations and reviews of innovative technologies for use in the forestry sector. ► Proactively involved in assessing technology risk; business case development; contract review; project management and auditing; communications; governance, carbon footprint reporting; and strategic planning. Finalize board packages for presentation to Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.► Instrumental in commissioning partnerships with companies seeking to develop innovative technologies. Oversaw investments from initial pilot scale to demonstration stage for various cutting-edge technologies, one of which Nexterra Systems Corp., has gone on to develop international projects valued at up to $90M.► As Secretary and Treasurer to the Board of Directors; prepare agendas, record minutes at board meetings, and maintain records of financial activities of the organization. Ensure document circulation and create/maintain soft/hardcopy filing systems. Show less

• Director of Research

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2013

  • Perform technical, financial and environmental due diligence on investments (innovative technologies)• Prepare materials for quarterly board meetings (Treasurer and Secretary)• Create and email news and investment updates to our stakeholders (>4000 recipients)• Strategy development and implementation (for BCBN and investees)



Next Level Energy Inc. (NLE)

• Canada
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Apr 2017 - Present

• VP International Operations

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

  Eagle Energy is the world's first energy vapor made of a natural blend of energy such as caffeine (guarana extract), taurine. ►Engaged to perform an international business development role to develop and institute strategies capable of maximizing profit across international markets. ► Manage relationships with business partners and trade commissioners, and contribute toward regulatory compliance and attracting investment.



Stickhandling Ventures Inc.

• Vancouver, Canada Area

• Managing Director

  • May 2013 - Present



West Coast Bioenergy Guild

• Vancouver, Canada Area

• Managing Director

  • May 2010 - Present

  The West Coast Bioenergy Guild is a selective group of professionals in the bioenergy and sustainable energy sector in British Columbia, Canada. Guild meetings take place on a monthly basis. It is a friendly and relatively informal group of professionals who discuss bioenergy projects they are involved with. It is a good way to get a feel for the general direction of the sector. The Guild is aimed at aimed at motivated/intelligent/passionate people in the bioenergy sector in BC. Membership is not exclusive but is selective as there are snake-oil salespeople in this sector too. Students are not invited as this is intended to be a gathering for professionals. The objective is for members to get to know each other now in order to build a foundation of trust. This will accelerate the sector over the next +30 years when we are the ones doing deals with each other. A senior expert from the bioenergy sector is invited to share their insights. Some of the past special guests include Don Roberts (CIBC World Bank), Paul Austin (SDTC), Walter Cicha (NRC), Jack Saddler (UBC Faculty of Forestry). There is value in connecting with these senior experts. The Guild was originally co-founded by Jamie Stephen (Managing Director, Torchlight Bioresources Inc.) and Adam Levine (Founder, Canadian Bioenergy Corporation). Jamie moved to eastern Canada and finished his PhD. Adam left the biodiesel sector for the 'bio-ethanol for human consumption' sector and opened and operated a restaurant/music venue. Adam still consults in the bioenergy sector. If you are interested in attending a Guild meeting, please email me at stannersscott@gmail.com or search for the West Coast Bioenergy Guild on Linkedin Groups and request to join. Show less



SysEne Consulting Inc.

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

  ► Approached by the leadership team at SysEne Consulting Inc. to provide expert assistance to 6 engineers in proposal writing; business development; report writing; and research, analysis, and synthesis. Leverage extensive industry network to introduce SysEne to influential industry contacts. ► Approached by the leadership team at SysEne Consulting Inc. to provide expert assistance to 6 engineers in proposal writing; business development; report writing; and research, analysis, and synthesis. Leverage extensive industry network to introduce SysEne to influential industry contacts.



Aeon Energy Solutions, Inc.

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

  Aeon Energy Solutions, a private US firm that represents manufacturers of green technologies specializing in the thermal treatment of biomass. Specifically, systems that dry, phytosanitize, and torrefy/carbonize biomass, in addition to equipment that desalinates / de-contaminates biomass. ► Utilized in-depth understanding of the funding process to add value for Aeon Energy Solutions Inc. in their bid to secure funding for unique start-up projects. ► Involved in business development/sales of equipment (first commercial scale system); opportunity evaluation and write-up; and project development. Show less



Aeon Energy Solutions

• Vancouver, Canada Area

• Vice-President, Business Development and Technical Services

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2016



Canada Australia New Zealand Business Association

• Vancouver, Canada Area

• Consular Liaison and Member

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2016



New Ventures BC

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Judge and Mentor

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2015

  The BCIC-New Ventures Competition is a 6 month education program and competition to identify the best technology-based businesses. Competitors submit the business plan over four successive, and increasingly complex, rounds. Competitors are eliminated after each round until only 10 remain in play to win $300,000 in prize packages. The BCIC-New Ventures Competition is a 6 month education program and competition to identify the best technology-based businesses. Competitors submit the business plan over four successive, and increasingly complex, rounds. Competitors are eliminated after each round until only 10 remain in play to win $300,000 in prize packages.



Sydney University Graduates Union North America

• Vancouver, Canada Area

• Local Organizing Committee

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  Sydney University Graduates Union North America (SUGUNA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the interests of the University of Sydney and maintains contact between alumni residing in North America and the University. Membership of SUGUNA shall be open to all graduates of the University of Sydney, former students whose study did not proceed to the awarding of a degree, former faculty members or employees of the University of Sydney, and/or any other person who has, as goals, the promotion of academic excellence and material prosperity for the University of Sydney. Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Life Sciences

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2008

  PwC helps technology clients solve business issues and develop long term strategic objectives. We work with your company to help you achieve success and fulfil the promise of great ideas. We deliver industry focused assurance, tax and advisory services with a global perspective, local implementation, in-depth experience, and a forward thinking approach. PwC helps technology clients solve business issues and develop long term strategic objectives. We work with your company to help you achieve success and fulfil the promise of great ideas. We deliver industry focused assurance, tax and advisory services with a global perspective, local implementation, in-depth experience, and a forward thinking approach.



STEMCELL Technologies

• Canada
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analyst

  • 2008 - 2008



AusBiotech

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Representative for Australian Student Biotechnology Association

  • 2006 - 2008



Growing Your Knowledge

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Mar 2007 - Nov 2007



University of Sydney

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor for Medical Program

  • Aug 2005 - Oct 2007



Bio-Link Australia Pty. Ltd.

• Australia
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internship

  • 2007 - 2007



Australian Biotechnology Student Association (ABSA)

• Sydney, Australia

• Strategic Advisor

  • 2006 - 2007



BioFutures NSW

• Sydney, Australia

• Sponsorship Coordinator

  • 2006 - 2007



Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)

• Sydney, Australia

• State Treasurer

  • 2006 - 2007



Postgraduate Research Student Society (PReSS)

• Sydney, Australia

• President, VP, Secretary

  • 2003 - 2006



NSW Enterprise Workshop

• Sydney, Australia

• Graduate

  • 2005 - 2005