Experience

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  Canadian Paralympic Committee

  • Ottawa, Canada Area

  • Board Member

    • Mar 2021 - Present
    • Ottawa, Canada Area

    The Canadian Paralympic Committee mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic Sports system in Canada which enables athletes to reach the podium in Paralympic Games. Through this success, inspire the growth of para sport for all Canadians. Highlights have included the developme...

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  YMCA of Oakville

  • Oakville, Ontario, Canada

  • Chairman and Chair emeritus

    • Jul 2017 - Present
    • Oakville, Ontario, Canada

    As Chairman of the Oakville YMCA Board, initiated the development of a Board work plan which reaffirmed the Board Governance role, and led to the strategic effort to identify new revenue streams for enhanced Financial robustness. In addition, completed a new Strategic Plan which guides efforts as...

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  West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation

  • Toronto, Canada

  • Board Member Foundation, Chairman of Capital Campaign

    • Jun 2015 - Present
    • Toronto, Canada

    Chair of the Capital Campaign, raising funds in support of the construction of the new West Park Hospital, opening in the spring of 2024

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  Isologic Innovative Radiopharmaceuticals (ISOLO...

  • Montreal, Canada Area

  • Chairman

    • Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
    • Montreal, Canada Area

    Isologic is Canadian radiopharmaceutical company (nuclear pharmacy), dedicated to nuclear medicine. ISOLOGIC was owned by DW HealthCare Partner, a healthcare focused private equity firm. As Chairman I sharpened strategy, established the Brand and Value proposition, built capability to operate and...

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  Toronto 2015 Pan American Games Host Corporation

  • Toronto, Canada

  • CEO

    • Feb 2010 - Dec 2013
    • Toronto, Canada

    As CEO of the Toronto 2015 games for four years, I led a complex $1.4 Billion project involving 3 levels of government and multiple international sports stakeholders. Toronto 2015 is the largest multi sport Games ever held in Canada, twice the size of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.. As the f...

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  OMERS Private Equity

  • Operating Advisor

    • Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

    The first Operating Advisor for OMERS, a $45 Billion dollar Toronto based pension fund, with a Private Equity arm of over $4.5 Billion. As Operating Advisor I developed new deal flow, I participated on deal teams to evaluate new business opportunities, and I provided guidance on the operating per...

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  ConAgra Foods

  • President International

    • Sep 2002 - Jul 2008

    Joined ConAgra Foods to establish the international business and implement a Global growth strategy. Responsible for over $1.4B (U.S.) in sales, with 13 direct reports, over 400 managers, 5 plants and 3000 employees, with on the ground operations in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, India, China and t...

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  P&G

  • Vice President/General Manager

    • Jun 1981 - Jul 2001

    A 20 year career started in Canada in Brand management in 1981. In 1987 moved to the dynamic Mexico market as an Associate Advertising Manager. After 2 years was given responsibility to successfully introduce the Baby Care and Feminine Hygiene categories, including landing local production and w...