Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western University – Ivey Business School
1994 – 1996

Bachelor of Science (BS) from McGill University
1985 – 1989
Focus: MicroBiology and Immunology

Work Experience

Chief Executive Officer, Urban Life Solutions
Apr 2022 – Oct 2023

Successfully integrated all five acquisitions; standardized processes, established a unified team culture, and turned around business performance.

Doubled construction business unit’s revenue contribution (from 10 %to 20% of total sales).

Cut SG&A 8% ($1.2M).

COO at Altima Dental
Jun 2017 – Sep 2020

Provided business, technical, and financial leadership as company achieved 100% revenue growth and increased EBITDA 225% over three years.

Revamped financial operations, automated business processes, simplified workflows, and built cloud-based, real-time scorecard to monitor business performance at the clinic level.

Cut indirect and direct costs by 15%, saving $500K.

CFO at Hi Pro Feeds 
Mar 2013 – Oct 2014

Doubled company valuation in 18 months, from $80M to $160M.

Increased EBITDA 50%, reduced working capital $30M, and repaid acquisition debt within 12 months.

Envisioned and executed first enterprise technology strategy and projects.

SVP Supply Chain at Sears Canada 
Sep 2010 – Nov 2012

COO at Coleman Natural Foods
Jun 2007 – Sep 2010

Partner and Managing Director at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Sep 1996 – Jun 2007