Sharon Taylor
CFO | COO at The Group Ventures- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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George Rangoussis
Sharon, is a quintessential pragmatist, constantly looking for ways to make things better. A true professional, she brings a balanced perspective to each challenge and looks for collaborative solutions. She takes time to gain understanding, talking to stakeholders, breaking down complex problems into manageable components, contributing her knowledge and fostering new ideas by encouraging discussion from those around her. In other words: She gets things done and leaves them better than she found them.
Kevin Kenny
Sharon is a "many talented" leader that one runs into so very rarely. She has a very strong background in various areas ranging from credit risk, to marketing. to finance responsibilities displaying her strong ability to adapt to various roles. I first met her as auditor of her area not long after she had assumed a CFO position. Notwithstanding her short time in position she had already had worked up well thought out plans for her unit which she was already executing. What was notable was her leadership qualities in organizing and dealing with her staff as part of this process. As an auditee, she was very open to suggestions, but also raised very pertinent questions which served to enhance our recommendations. Running through these attributes is that she is a very quick study which if I feel leads to her above average ability to adapt. I would heavily recommend Sharon to anyone who needs to implement change in an efficient, thoughtful, manner.
George Rangoussis
Sharon, is a quintessential pragmatist, constantly looking for ways to make things better. A true professional, she brings a balanced perspective to each challenge and looks for collaborative solutions. She takes time to gain understanding, talking to stakeholders, breaking down complex problems into manageable components, contributing her knowledge and fostering new ideas by encouraging discussion from those around her. In other words: She gets things done and leaves them better than she found them.
Kevin Kenny
Sharon is a "many talented" leader that one runs into so very rarely. She has a very strong background in various areas ranging from credit risk, to marketing. to finance responsibilities displaying her strong ability to adapt to various roles. I first met her as auditor of her area not long after she had assumed a CFO position. Notwithstanding her short time in position she had already had worked up well thought out plans for her unit which she was already executing. What was notable was her leadership qualities in organizing and dealing with her staff as part of this process. As an auditee, she was very open to suggestions, but also raised very pertinent questions which served to enhance our recommendations. Running through these attributes is that she is a very quick study which if I feel leads to her above average ability to adapt. I would heavily recommend Sharon to anyone who needs to implement change in an efficient, thoughtful, manner.
George Rangoussis
Sharon, is a quintessential pragmatist, constantly looking for ways to make things better. A true professional, she brings a balanced perspective to each challenge and looks for collaborative solutions. She takes time to gain understanding, talking to stakeholders, breaking down complex problems into manageable components, contributing her knowledge and fostering new ideas by encouraging discussion from those around her. In other words: She gets things done and leaves them better than she found them.
Kevin Kenny
Sharon is a "many talented" leader that one runs into so very rarely. She has a very strong background in various areas ranging from credit risk, to marketing. to finance responsibilities displaying her strong ability to adapt to various roles. I first met her as auditor of her area not long after she had assumed a CFO position. Notwithstanding her short time in position she had already had worked up well thought out plans for her unit which she was already executing. What was notable was her leadership qualities in organizing and dealing with her staff as part of this process. As an auditee, she was very open to suggestions, but also raised very pertinent questions which served to enhance our recommendations. Running through these attributes is that she is a very quick study which if I feel leads to her above average ability to adapt. I would heavily recommend Sharon to anyone who needs to implement change in an efficient, thoughtful, manner.
George Rangoussis
Sharon, is a quintessential pragmatist, constantly looking for ways to make things better. A true professional, she brings a balanced perspective to each challenge and looks for collaborative solutions. She takes time to gain understanding, talking to stakeholders, breaking down complex problems into manageable components, contributing her knowledge and fostering new ideas by encouraging discussion from those around her. In other words: She gets things done and leaves them better than she found them.
Kevin Kenny
Sharon is a "many talented" leader that one runs into so very rarely. She has a very strong background in various areas ranging from credit risk, to marketing. to finance responsibilities displaying her strong ability to adapt to various roles. I first met her as auditor of her area not long after she had assumed a CFO position. Notwithstanding her short time in position she had already had worked up well thought out plans for her unit which she was already executing. What was notable was her leadership qualities in organizing and dealing with her staff as part of this process. As an auditee, she was very open to suggestions, but also raised very pertinent questions which served to enhance our recommendations. Running through these attributes is that she is a very quick study which if I feel leads to her above average ability to adapt. I would heavily recommend Sharon to anyone who needs to implement change in an efficient, thoughtful, manner.
Credentials
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Boating
Boater's EdJul, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Queens Analytics - Scotiabank Partnership Programme
Queens UniversityMar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Hockey Development Canada Org - Trainer's Certification
Hockey Development CanadaOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Group Ventures
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Canada
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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CFO | COO
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Robert Half
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Consulting Associate
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
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Scotiabank
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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VP - IT Financial Management, SCT
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Jan 2016 - May 2017
Provided leadership and guidance to develop cost IT analytics and enable efficiency metrics and reporting, productivity measurement, structural cost reductions and short and medium term cost control goal-setting.Worked directly with IT executive management, IT leaders and McKinsey Consultants to drive change management agenda for the Bank.
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CFO, Roynat Inc
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
Responsible for financial and management reporting for the Roynat Group of companies as well as development and execution of integrated IT and operational solutions for Roynat.
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VP Commercial Customer Experience
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
Responsible for developing programmes, tools and metrics to drive customer acquisition, retention and loyalty for the Commercial banking segment in Canada. Also responsible for executive reporting for financial and sales performance for the division, and working with cross-functional teams, partner and vendors to deliver results. Responsible for developing programmes, tools and metrics to drive customer acquisition, retention and loyalty for the Commercial banking segment in Canada. Also responsible for executive reporting for financial and sales performance for the division, and working with cross-functional teams, partner and vendors to deliver results.
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Scotiabank
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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VP & Comptroller, International Banking
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
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VP Operations & Support Services
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Sep 2007 - Jan 2010
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Scotiabank
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Director - International Banking Comptrollers
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2001 - 2006
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Director - Retail Credit Risk & Collections
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1996 - 2001
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Education
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York University - Schulich School of Business
MBA, Finance -
University of Guelph
Honours B. Sc., Microbiology & Biochemistry -
Ryerson University - G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education
Energy Management and Sustainability