Vice President Finance

• Aug 2021 - Present

Chairman of the Advisory Committee

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2021

REKRUTI has developed a platform, called HealthcareWings, for healthcare employers, and healthcare professionals that uses a data aggregation engine and a knowledge graph backed by machine learning algorithms to offer the most comprehensive dataset of the workforce, healthcare providers and job postings. With its unique knowledge graph, REKRUTI can search across a dataset of 17M healthcare profiles, 500K job postings and 1,6M geo-localized healthcare facilities to generate thousands of data-driven ‘smart matches’ that allows employers to connect with job seekers. This is the backbone for digital staffing, permanent and temp placement. Show less

Vice President, Corporate Development

• Oct 2016 - Jul 2019

• Identify and establish relationships with potential M&A targets • Act as counsel and guide to Senior Management and the Board of Directors in regards to M&A and strategic opportunities • Manage cross-functional internal and external transaction teams • Structure, negotiate and execute transactions in M&A and financing • Review current operations and existing suppliers agreements to improve financial results • Manage the company’s real estate lease portfolio • Benchmark the company’s results against peers and identify potential initiatives to optimize results • Work closely with the Controller to identify and implement operational efficiencies Show less

Vice-President Corporate Development

• Sep 2011 - Nov 2015

Reporting to CFO, key member and leader in the company's strategic direction and corporate development with a focus on growth initiatives and investments in new business segments.Identify and prioritize potential growth opportunities;Build relationships with potential partners within and outside the organization;End-to-end transaction execution management;Lead financial modeling and valuation assessment;Manage cross-functionals internal and external transaction teams;Structure and negotiate transactions in M&A and financing;Create an environment of business partnership across departments and business units;Work with the senior executive leadership to develop key strategic messages, ensuring that the Company’s performance and growth plans are accurately communicated;Review transaction opportunities with Senior Management and Board of Directors;Follow-up with Scorecard metrics and KPIs; andTrain, coach and mentor professional staff. Show less

Vice-President Treasurer

• Nov 2009 - Aug 2011

Reporting to CFO, was responsible for the short-term, long-term and acquisition financing needs of both Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Cable Inc. Managed the banking and rating agencies relationships. Responsible for Investors Relations including management of the Research Analysts relationships.

Treasurer

• Jan 2007 - Oct 2009

Obtained rating upgrades to Investment Grade for Cogeco Cable Inc. from both S&P and DBRS. Actively participated in two equity issues for Cogeco Cable. led Cogeco Cable's $300 million issue in the Canadian public bond market, 10 years after its sole issue in this market. Led and completed a C$250 million issue in the U.S. Private Placement market in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis.

Executive Director - Credit Capital Markets

• Nov 2005 - Dec 2006

Director - Credit Capital Markets

• Nov 2003 - Oct 2005

Associate - Credit Capital Markets

• Feb 2001 - Oct 2003

Finance Manager

• Jan 1999 - Jan 2001