Experience

Segra International Corp.

• Canada
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2020 - 3 years 10 months

  Segra is an agriculture technology company offering plant tissue culture services and genetics to accelerate the advancement of the cannabis industry. The Company’s plant tissue culture and genomics technologies, coupled with an evolved cannabis business ecosystem, empower its clients to drive financial performance and mitigate risk, while exploring the next frontier of optimized cultivation practices for the rapidly evolving cannabis consumer. Segra has developed industrial-scale laboratories… Show more Segra is an agriculture technology company offering plant tissue culture services and genetics to accelerate the advancement of the cannabis industry. The Company’s plant tissue culture and genomics technologies, coupled with an evolved cannabis business ecosystem, empower its clients to drive financial performance and mitigate risk, while exploring the next frontier of optimized cultivation practices for the rapidly evolving cannabis consumer. Segra has developed industrial-scale laboratories to produce disease-free, robust, and DNA-fingerprinted cannabis plantlets for licensed producers globally. Show less



Cannabis Growth Opportunity Corporation

• President & COO

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

  Toronto, Canada Area Cannabis Growth Opportunity Corporation is a publicly traded investment corporation which actively manages a diversified portfolio of public and private cannabis companies, providing a unique and liquid structure seeking to offer absolute returns to investors. In January 2018, CGOC raised $40M in a full prospectus IPO and we have been deploying capital in both public and private cannabis companies globally since then.



Eurazeo PME

• Independent Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Greater New York City Area Focus Engaged for 4-month contract as Independent Consultant with Eurazeo's New York office for their private equity firm. The contract was to provide evaluation of Dominion Web Solutions (DWS), a Norfolk Virginia based online marketplace for Recreational and Commercial vehicles. DWS was being spun out of Dominion Enterprises as a standalone company, with 25 private equity firms involved in the process. Results Eurazeo was successful in acquiring DWS and the transaction closed in… Show more Focus Engaged for 4-month contract as Independent Consultant with Eurazeo's New York office for their private equity firm. The contract was to provide evaluation of Dominion Web Solutions (DWS), a Norfolk Virginia based online marketplace for Recreational and Commercial vehicles. DWS was being spun out of Dominion Enterprises as a standalone company, with 25 private equity firms involved in the process. Results Eurazeo was successful in acquiring DWS and the transaction closed in June 2017. Show less



Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes – Canada

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President & Chief Customer Officer

  • 2014 - 2016

  Toronto, Canada Area Focus: Operations, customer service and national sales – accountable for 900+ employees and budgets greater than $100M. Focused on improving customer experience and driving operational efficiencies while supporting transition of the business from print to digital. Results: Delivered operational savings of $15M+ annually by restructuring and consolidation of back-office support. Improved service levels by 30% through development and implementation of new customer service… Show more Focus: Operations, customer service and national sales – accountable for 900+ employees and budgets greater than $100M. Focused on improving customer experience and driving operational efficiencies while supporting transition of the business from print to digital. Results: Delivered operational savings of $15M+ annually by restructuring and consolidation of back-office support. Improved service levels by 30% through development and implementation of new customer service strategy. Created organization-wide savings through sponsorship of legacy systems replacement (CRM & BPM), with the dual benefit of simplifying processes. In-sourced strategic digital media skill sets (websites, SEM, SEO and social) to support future digital growth. Eliminated inefficient manufacturing practices to drive savings of $4.5M, reduced cycle times, improved quality and better environmental practices, achieved through midterm renegotiation of key supplier contracts. Key participant in acquisition initiatives to support company growth to over $1B in sales: delivered planned operational synergies and identified ongoing opportunities. Show less



CARPROOF

• Canada
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP Business Development

  • 2013 - 2013

  London, Ontario Focus: Leading business development activities supporting organic growth and new revenue generating opportunities at CarProof. Responsibility also includes supporting corporate development initiatives. Results: Developed product roadmap creating value-added tools and new vertical revenue opportunities. Negotiated long-term, exclusive data agreements with key partners. Involved in corporate development activities leading to the divestiture of a large minority stake in the… Show more Focus: Leading business development activities supporting organic growth and new revenue generating opportunities at CarProof. Responsibility also includes supporting corporate development initiatives. Results: Developed product roadmap creating value-added tools and new vertical revenue opportunities. Negotiated long-term, exclusive data agreements with key partners. Involved in corporate development activities leading to the divestiture of a large minority stake in the business to private equity firm Hellman & Friedman. Show less



Trader Corporation

• VP Operations

  • 2006 - 2012

  Focus: Direct responsibility for Operations, Production, Dealer Services, Client Services, Sales Support, Distribution and Circulation – accountable for $80M in costs, $40M in circulation revenue. Evaluation and execution of strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Analysis of operating practices and procedures to drive efficiencies and best practices in the print and online publishing industry. Results: Supported acquisition and merging of two distinct organizations to create a… Show more Focus: Direct responsibility for Operations, Production, Dealer Services, Client Services, Sales Support, Distribution and Circulation – accountable for $80M in costs, $40M in circulation revenue. Evaluation and execution of strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Analysis of operating practices and procedures to drive efficiencies and best practices in the print and online publishing industry. Results: Supported acquisition and merging of two distinct organizations to create a national company for automotive, generalist and real estate print and online advertising markets. Delivered annual cost savings of $25M+ (30%) from operations. Created a national dealer services, client services and creative services group with industry leading technology. Rationalized Trader’s circulation retail network by 25% resulting in improved distribution and print cost savings. Played critical role in divestiture of Trader Corporation to private equity firm Apax Partners. Show less



Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes – Canada

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Manufacturing

  • 2003 - 2006

  Focus: Senior Director managing $104 million manufacturing budget. Strategic evaluation of all manufacturing practices and procedures to drive efficiencies and best practices. Review and recommend all procurement contracts and initiatives. Advise marketing and sales on the introduction of new innovations, initiatives and revenue generating products.



Worldcolor

• Printing Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VP Operations & Business Development

  • 1992 - 2003

  Promoted 5 times over 10 years, from an entry-level Customer Service role in 1992, to Vice President, Operations & Business Development in 2002.