Debby Carreau is a proven leader helping businesses become inspired workplaces. She is highly regarded globally as a human capital... Read More

Paul Barbeau has extensive experience in capital markets law and securities offerings, public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), asset... Read More

Rob is the perfect definition of a successful entrepreneur. He has founded multiple companies since his birth in 1972; ranging... Read More

Ted began his journey 25 years ago with Xerox and IBM. He discovered his passion for entrepreneurship acquiring an unprofitable... Read More

Shannon Chmelyk has over 20 years of experience finding business opportunities and getting deals done. His career began in market... Read More

Mike is an entrepreneur at heart. He has built, acquired and sold his own private businesses and guided 100+ entrepreneurs... Read More

Eric Colberg is a Domestic Tax Partner in BDO’s Red Deer office. He is known for his background in oil... Read More

Chad is a Senior Managing Director at TriWest Capital Partners, a Calgary-based private equity firm that has raised over $1.25... Read More

Ms. Delwo is a local small business owner/operator turned startup entrepreneur who’s sold Alberta-made products in 37 countries and counting.... Read More

Based in Vancouver, Geoff is responsible for deal origination and execution, investment analysis, and ongoing portfolio management. Geoff is passionate... Read More

Born and raised on a grain and livestock farm in Swan River, Manitoba, instilled many of the values which provided... Read More

Matt is engaged in a wide variety of investing activities including originating, evaluating, executing, negotiating, and managing investments and prospective... Read More

P.Eng., MBA, is a serial entrepreneur & business coach that has been growing organizations for over 13 years as a... Read More

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, how can an entrepreneur or small-business owner get a competitive advantage? By enlisting the proven... Read More

Cheryl Grant, CFA is Director of Transactions at Grant Thornton, one of Canada’s largest mid-market focused M&A advisors. Cheryl provides... Read More

As a Partner at Sequeira Partners, Kira leads the Edmonton valuations practice. Kira brings more than 12 years of experience... Read More

Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts... Read More

Ceilidh Hemmati has a general corporate and commercial practice with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, financial services, and private... Read More

Alan Chettiar leads FirePower’s M&A  Advisory team and sets its strategic  direction. As a former principal at a  boutique investment... Read More

Ashley Hoffer is Owner and Director of Operations at Electrogas Monitors Ltd, a gas detection and safety product company servicing... Read More

HCI Filtration Inc. is a company established to acquire, improve and grow N American businesses operating in the industrial filtration... Read More

Julia Loney is a partner in McMillan’s Calgary office. As a transaction-focused lawyer, she represents clients on a variety of... Read More

Based in Calgary, Jerry joined Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel in June 2011 to expand the practice in Alberta. He is... Read More

Tom acquired Smith Cameron Process Solutions in 2011 along with equity partner Krystal Growth Partners.  Tom subsequently completed 6 strategic... Read More

Tabreez Lila is Managing Director, Growth & Transition Capital in our Edmonton office. Tabreez has worked in the investment and... Read More

Welcome to the 3rd annual Business Transitions Forum in Edmonton. We are excited to be back to in person events and thrilled to have an excellent conference program with over 40 entrepreneurs and experts sharing their insights and stories about companies that have previously sold. You will learn from experts and connect with peer groups who will offer valuable insights to help you with transition strategy – whether you’re just beginning to think about it or well-advanced down the path.

Located in Edmonton, Adam is a Managing Director with BDO Canada Transaction Advisory Services focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions. In... Read More

Josh Matthews is a Managing Director with PwC Corporate Finance and leads its Alberta team. He is primarily focused on... Read More

Don’s deep and passionate belief that he has the opportunity to positively impact and change people’s lives by providing a... Read More

Julie Afanasiff’s experience in corporate finance, accounting and transaction engagements spans over 14 years. In that time, Julie has led... Read More

Christopher G. Micetich is an accomplished Author and Serial Entrepreneur with over three decades of experience founding and running businesses.... Read More

Lynne Fisher, BA Econ., is the National Team Leader of MNP’s ExitSMART™ service. Located in the firm’s Edmonton office and... Read More

Welcome to the 6th annual Business Transitions Forum in Vancouver. We are excited to be back to in person events and thrilled to have an excellent conference program with over 40 entrepreneurs and experts sharing their insights and stories about companies that have previously sold. You will learn from experts and connect with peer groups who will offer valuable insights to help you with transition strategy – whether you’re just beginning to think about it or well-advanced down the path.

Experienced banking leader with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services sector. Skilled in leadership, product management, sales,... Read More

Jason is a Partner & Senior Managing Director in Deloitte’s Corporate Finance practice and leads the prJason is the Chief... Read More

Welcome to the 7th annual Business Transitions Forum in Vancouver. We are excited to be back to in person events and thrilled to have an excellent conference program with over 40 entrepreneurs and experts sharing their insights and stories about companies that have previously sold. You will learn from experts and connect with peer groups who will offer valuable insights to help you with transition strategy – whether you’re just beginning to think about it or well-advanced down the path.

As a Managing Director with Grant Thornton, Ryan advises clients on transactions in a variety of intricate and dynamic situations... Read More

Josh Remai grew up immersed in the construction industry. He started sweeping floors on his father’s construction sites in the... Read More

Evelyn is a Vice President with Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance Inc. with over 10 years of public practice... Read More

Jesse Douglas is the founder, director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine Energy and Infrastructure. Wolverine has grown quickly... Read More

Erick is the CFO of Leder Holdings Ltd., an Alberta based private holding company and family office with investments in real estate, steel fabrication, hospitality, energy production, and public/private equities.  His primary responsibilities include investment management, strategic capital allocation, and the oversight/governance of operating companies.  Since August 2019, Erick has also served as Interim President focused on leading specific operating company initiatives & developing the leadership capabilities of our family executives as part of the succession plan.

As Executive Director of the Alberta Business Family Institute at the University of Alberta School of Business, Shauna is a... Read More

Mackenzie is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Kalos LLP, a transactions and financial due diligence advisory firm headquartered in... Read More

Jalal has over 15 years of capital markets and corporate strategy experience in both public and private markets. He began... Read More

Ilan Jacobson is responsible for leading FirePower Capital in all its endeavours, setting its strategic direction and providing top-level guidance... Read More

Ben was born and raised on a farm in Paraguay. He is an avid linguist. He grew up speaking Low... Read More

With a university degree and a few years of public sector experience, Vern bought a used computer from a classified... Read More

Allan Sawiak joined Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in 2000. Allan specializes in the area of taxation with a focus on... Read More

Dalyce Seitz joined Leith Wheeler in March 2020, after eight years with Scotiabank and Scotia Private Investment Counsel. She is responsible... Read More

As Managing Director of Dynamic Legacy Inc, Ms. Fulford provides independent and objective advisory services for Family Offices [Single, Multi... Read More

Kristi has been providing mid-market businesses with relationship-focused, strategic financing for over twenty years. As National Managing Director, Kristi leads First West Capital across Canada and delivers tailored subordinated-debt, mezzanine and equity financing solutions for growth, acquisitions and transitions. Prior to First West Capital, Kristi spent ten years with Vancity Capital, another B.C.-based subordinated debt fund. She has also worked with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the Small Enterprise Equity Fund of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Matthew Kellow is the Vice President, Growth and Transition Capital at BDC Capital, and is based in the Calgary office. With more than 10 years’ experience as a senior debt, mezzanine and equity provider, Matthew has structured mezzanine investments, equity infusions and helped manage major transactions in fields such as construction, energy, manufacturing and technology.

Francesca Donati is a Director in the Corporate Finance group of PricewaterhouseCoopers, based in the Edmonton office. Francesca has extensive... Read More

Josh is Vice President at Spruceland Millworks and was a shareholder when Spruceland sold to Millar Western Forest Products in... Read More

Guiding his senior management team, Ron Brown provides leadership and strategic direction for Shippers Supply ULC. Ron founded Shippers Supply in 1975... Read More

Jeff is a partner in our advisory services practice based in Toronto specializing in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions... Read More

As a Vice President with Sequeira Partners’ Edmonton office, Scott brings nearly 10 years of accounting and finance experience and... Read More

Paul Anderson is a Calgary entrepreneur.  He founded a number of companies included SpeedTheory (bicycle and triathlon retail stores), Ironman... Read More

Jeff joined TriWest Capital Partners at the inception of Fund II in 2003 from Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company Inc.,... Read More

Logan Day is a Partner in EY’s Transaction Advisory Services practice in Edmonton. He has over 17 years of experience... Read More

Welcome to the 1st annual Business Transitions Forum in Winnipeg. We are excited to be back to in person events and thrilled to be expanding the conference to Winnipeg! We are bringing together entrepreneurs and experts sharing their insights and stories about the process of selling, growing, and transitioning businesses. You will learn from experts and connect with peer groups who will offer valuable insights to help you with transition strategy – whether you’re just beginning to think about it or well-advanced down the path.

Sarah Gingrich practices corporate/commercial law with a focus on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border and private equity transactions. Acting for... Read More

Mike Steele is a seasoned business leader with expertise in strategy, finance and marketing-communications. Steele has developed global teams (Americas,... Read More

Dave Mason has been in the investment industry for over 30 years.  His career began in 1988 as an investment... Read More

Its Darryl’s mission to help businesses fulfill their strategic vision. Through innovative junior capital solutions, and a collaborative approach, he... Read More

Mario Nigro is a partner in the Toronto office of Stikeman Elliott and a member of the firm’s M&A/Private Equity... Read More

John Carvalho is the President of Stone Oak Capital Inc,. a mid-market M&A advisory firm. John has spent his entire... Read More

Jonathan Piurko is the Co-Founder and CEO of Monarch Bridge Financial Corp.  Mr. Piurko is responsible for all executive functions... Read More

Jerico was born and raised in St.Paul, Alberta, a small town of 6000 residents in north-east Alberta.  He is the... Read More

Amanda is Senior Director, Business Advisory, ATB Value Accelerator with ATB Financial.  Amanda is focused on providing tailored advice to... Read More

As team leader, Alf always has his focus on you. It’s your merger, your acquisition and your divestiture—it deserves his... Read More

Chris Wolfenberg practises business law, focusing on public and private corporate and securities transactions in energy, mining and technology. He... Read More

Carmen is a Senior Wealth Advisor with BDO Wealth Advisory Services Group servicing clients in Alberta.  She has over 17... Read More

Eric started his career as one of the first employees at the Edmonton-based social networking startup, Nexopia.com (which Facebook later... Read More

Heather is a member of Dentons Canada LLP’s Technology and Corporate Commercial Groups. Heather has experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating... Read More

Douglas is an Partner in Deloitte’s Corporate Finance Advisory group. He specializes in the delivery of strategic advice to clients... Read More

Vince’s focus is on creating value and providing guidance to business owners looking to sell, raise capital, acquire or merge. His... Read More

Bernie Moore was the President and CEO of Edmonton-based CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. when it was sold to Thermon, Inc.... Read More

Richard is a serial entrepreneur having started and successfully exited from a number of companies in the technology and environment... Read More

Dan Duffy started Trans Tech Contracting Inc. with three partners and one heavy haul trailer back in 1996. With the... Read More

Perry Feldman practices corporate/commercial law in Calgary with a focus on M&A, corporate finance and securities regulation. Bringing a wide... Read More

Jeff Polovick is the Founder of TDF Group Inc., which operates DRIVING FORCE, one of Canada’s largest independent vehicle rentals,... Read More

I am the managing director of Transactions for Northern Alberta with over 10 years’ experience in corporate finance and financial... Read More

Jeremy has been a partner with Felesky Flynn LLP since 2012 and is currently managing partner for Edmonton and Saskatoon.... Read More

At ATB, Todd spends the bulk of his time sharing the story of Alberta’s economy in clear-eyed and energetic talks... Read More

Mr. Howie is President and CEO of Coast Appliances Inc., a leading independent supplier of major household appliances with operations... Read More

Glenn Huber is Founder and Managing Partner of Chrysalis Acquisition Partners Inc. and President of Chrysalis Capital Advisors Inc. Since... Read More

In the last 20 years of Harry’s 37 year working career as well as running operations, he has been involved... Read More

Doug Kinsella, a Canadian national, began his career with Baker Hughes in 1995 after graduating with a technical degree of... Read More

Tim practices in all areas of taxation law with an emphasis on estate/succession planning, corporate and personal tax planning and... Read More

With over 20 years of experience, Leanne has played a crucial role in the development of F12 including the launch... Read More

Ryan has over 10 years’ experience in financial services, real estate development and acquisitions. As First West Capital’s Regional Director,... Read More

Roberta is the 2nd generation of family running the Filter Shop and took over the reins of President from her... Read More

Ian Meier, CPA, CA, is a Partner in MNP’s Edmonton office. Working closely with his clients, Ian delivers a full... Read More

Randy has worked in the financial and estate planning industry for over three decades. As founder and president of Capital... Read More

Ian Reynolds specializes in private equity, corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions with a focus on private capital markets. Ian... Read More

Originally from Edmonton, Miles earned a BA majoring in Psychology at the University of Alberta. After graduating, he started with... Read More

Sanjaya is a member of EY Law LLP. Sanjaya’s practice covers a wide range of taxation matters, including domestic and... Read More

Edmonton has been home for Erin Rayner nearly all her life; completing all her schooling here including earning a Comprehensive... Read More

“If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at the family business, now is the time” was the phone call... Read More

Andrew has a history of improving financial results through optimizing the collaboration of teams and developing more effective senior leaders;... Read More

Aroon Sequeira is the founder and Chairman of Sequeira Partners, one of Western Canada’s leading M&A and Valuation Advisory firms... Read More

Mark has been a leader in the conference and tradeshow business for over 25 years with a proven track record for success. As a... Read More

Terry Stephenson founded and became President and CEO of Vertex, a leading North American provider of environmental services, in 2005.... Read More

David has been leading investors and clients through mergers & acquisitions, debt & equity financings and general financial advisory for... Read More

Gordon Wusyk, B.Ed., TEP, is the Founder and CEO of Predictable Futures Inc. – The Business Family Centre and the... Read More

David is one of the founders of Miller Titerle + Company LLP, ranked in 2016 by Canadian Lawyer as one... Read More

Steve is passionate about creating long-term relationships with our clients and helping them to overcome barriers to growth. An entrepreneur... Read More

Debby Carreau is a proven leader helping businesses become inspired workplaces. She is highly regarded globally as a human capital... Read More

As Managing Director and Head of Roynat Equity Partners, Mark is responsible for leading all aspects of the investment process,... Read More

Mike is an entrepreneur at heart. He has built, acquired and sold his own private businesses and guided 100+ entrepreneurs... Read More

Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts... Read More

Tom acquired Smith Cameron Process Solutions in 2011 along with equity partner Krystal Growth Partners.  Tom subsequently completed 6 strategic... Read More

Located in Edmonton, Adam is a Managing Director with BDO Canada Transaction Advisory Services focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions. In... Read More

Don’s deep and passionate belief that he has the opportunity to positively impact and change people’s lives by providing a... Read More

Julie Afanasiff’s experience in corporate finance, accounting and transaction engagements spans over 14 years. In that time, Julie has led... Read More

Jim Crooks is a Corporate Finance Partner and Managing Director at PwC Canada working in the Vancouver office. Jim has... Read More

Gerry Bellerive joined Regimen Partners in December 2014. Prior to joining, Gerry was a partner and one of three founding... Read More

Charles Chang is a born entrepreneur with a passion for innovation, active living and mentoring. Prior to starting Lyra Growth... Read More

Prentice’s practice involves advising entrepreneurs at any stage, from start-up and early growth to large-scale established businesses, in a wide variety... Read More

As Founder of Vancouver-based Fusion Projects, Nicholas Boyd has built the Fusion team into Vancouver’s premier interior contractors and project... Read More

Kathy has worked with enterprising families for nearly twenty years. As a consultant, educator and board director, she works with... Read More

Jacoline Loewen, Head of Business Development for UBS Bank (Canada), is an expert on wealth management, family office, philanthropy, legacy... Read More

Cam is an experienced venture capitalist, operator and advisor. He combines knowledge of operations, to go market strategies, M&A, and... Read More

Kathy Butler joined CIBC Capital Markets 25 years ago and has been involved in a number of mergers and acquisitions... Read More

Welcome to the 6th annual Business Transitions Forum in Vancouver. We are excited to be back to in person events and thrilled to have an excellent conference program with over 40 entrepreneurs and experts sharing their insights and stories about companies that have previously sold. You will learn from experts and connect with peer groups who will offer valuable insights to help you with transition strategy – whether you’re just beginning to think about it or well-advanced down the path.

As a founding principal of SDM Realty Advisors with Dale Mumford in 1994, Stephen focuses on all leasing aspects of... Read More

Catherine Dahl is the co-founder and CEO of Beanworks, the industry-leading accounting automation software company that is trailblazing modern accounting... Read More

David provides accounting, assurance, taxation (Canadian and US), general business advisory services and estate planning in the Vancouver marketplace. The... Read More

Welcome to the 7th annual Business Transitions Forum in Vancouver. We are excited to be back to in person events and thrilled to have an excellent conference program with over 40 entrepreneurs and experts sharing their insights and stories about companies that have previously sold. You will learn from experts and connect with peer groups who will offer valuable insights to help you with transition strategy – whether you’re just beginning to think about it or well-advanced down the path.

Shane King, CPA, CA, is the National Leader for MNP’s Succession Services practice and a member of the Assurance team.... Read More

Amir is a member of the firm’s Business Transactions, Business Law and Employment and Human Rights Practice Groups. Prior to... Read More

Grant Foster is a corporate/commercial Partner and member of the Private M&A group in Vancouver. He advises clients in a... Read More

Rick Gendemann is one of the firm’s lead partners, overseeing and advising on business transition, business advisory, tax planning and... Read More

Chris Hardwick is an Executive Business Coach who takes on the toughest challenges and delivers them successfully. He is appreciated... Read More

A chartered professional accountant with more than a decade of experience supporting families, Robyn handles the unique and complex needs... Read More

Calle Johnson is a Partner and Managing Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance Inc. She has been with the firm for... Read More

As a Managing Director with Grant Thornton, Ryan advises clients on transactions in a variety of intricate and dynamic situations... Read More

Tara Landes has spent over two decades working directly with the leaders and managers of dozens of North American companies... Read More

Ms. Kleo Landucci is CEO & President of CrescentView Investments Ltd. a family owned investment company. In 2004, Ms. Landucci... Read More

Mackenzie is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Kalos LLP, a transactions and financial due diligence advisory firm headquartered in... Read More

Ilan Jacobson is responsible for leading FirePower Capital in all its endeavours, setting its strategic direction and providing top-level guidance... Read More

Samuel Li is a part of the firm’s Securities and Technologies Practice Group. Samuel advises public and private clients on... Read More

Keith’s passion is creating financially confident family businesses that are set up to successfully, and harmoniously transition to the next... Read More

Dylan’s passion is helping families and their businesses stay together and prepare themselves against hardships. When he was just a... Read More

Within every family business is a unique, secret weapon that when leveraged properly, ensures success, longevity and an invincible competitive... Read More

Emmy Award winning Executive Producer and CEO with a passion for start ups and growing high preforming business’s. Familiar with... Read More

Julie has focused on commercial design for 20 years and is a co-owner of Vancouver-based SSDG Interiors, one of BC’s... Read More

Scott Bodie advises on tax issues relating to corporate reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, public market debt and equity transactions,... Read More

Janet Davie brings a unique mixture of academic and practical knowledge to her role as a senior financial executive and... Read More

Nicholas Drake is a Director in BDC Capital’s Growth & Transition Capital group in Vancouver where he focusses on providing... Read More

Founded of a deep commitment to redefine the delivery of Legacy Planning advice, Darrell relaunched Evolution Strategies Ltd. After a... Read More

Silvana is a Partner, Practice Leader of the Business Law Group, and Manager of the Corporate Services Department at Richards... Read More

Brendan is based in BDO’s Vancouver office and advises clients across Western Canada in divestiture, financing and due diligence engagements.... Read More

Ryan Giles joined TriWest in 2006. Prior to joining TriWest, Ryan was an Associate with Onex Corporation, where he was... Read More

Brad Hill is a managing director with PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance Inc. based in Vancouver. His primary focus is assisting privately... Read More

Dave Bustos is a partner with Fort Capital Partners, an investment bank that provides public companies and private companies, as... Read More

Kristi has been providing mid-market businesses with relationship-focused, strategic financing for over twenty years. As National Managing Director, Kristi leads First West Capital across Canada and delivers tailored subordinated-debt, mezzanine and equity financing solutions for growth, acquisitions and transitions. Prior to First West Capital, Kristi spent ten years with Vancity Capital, another B.C.-based subordinated debt fund. She has also worked with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the Small Enterprise Equity Fund of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Known for his innovative and “out of the box” thinking and client focused solutions, Steven works closely with many entrepreneurs... Read More

Known as a leading mid-market M&A legal advisor in British Columbia, Peter Mogan, founder and senior partner of Mogan Daniels... Read More

Jeff is a partner in our advisory services practice based in Toronto specializing in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions... Read More

Julie McGill is Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator with a stellar track record of financial management, business leadership and... Read More

Christian Gauthier is a Partner of Bennett Jones LLP based in Vancouver and Toronto who advises local and international clients... Read More

Dave Mason has been in the investment industry for over 30 years.  His career began in 1988 as an investment... Read More

Jonathan Piurko is the Co-Founder and CEO of Monarch Bridge Financial Corp.  Mr. Piurko is responsible for all executive functions... Read More

Jonathan Braude is the Vice President for Product at Danica Imports, a Vancouver-based company that designs and distributes kitchen textiles,... Read More

For over 20 years, Deena has worked as a consultant, coach and counsellor with people and organizations seeking meaningful change.... Read More

With 24 years of financial planning expertise, Cindy David, CFP, CLU, FEA, TEP, is the President of Cindy David Financial... Read More

Tracey McVicar is Partner at CAI Capital Partners, a mid-market private equity firm. She is a former investment banker (RBC... Read More

Negotiating a successful merger or acquisition takes more than expertise and experience. It also requires deep focus, serious goal-setting and... Read More

Ronnie De Zen is a partner in the Tax Services practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP working in the Vancouver office. He... Read More

Graham is a Principal at Fulcrum Capital, a mid-market Canadian private equity firm currently investing out of its fifth private... Read More

Terry Holland has been involved in the Canadian private equity market for over 25 years. A commerce graduate of the... Read More

Bruce started working in the computer business in the 70’s representing Gandalf Technologies.  After selling a computer consulting business in... Read More

Paul Hemsley is the founder and President of Hemmera. Since 1994, Paul has worked with his partners and employees to... Read More

Blair Horn is a partner in Fasken Martineau’s Securities & Mergers and Acquisitions Group.  Blair advises public and private technology,... Read More

James Knight, director, transaction advisory, specializes in providing financial due diligence services to a diverse client base including private equity... Read More

A veteran of the financial services industry since 1974, John provides strategic leadership to Nicola Wealth, exercising his passion for... Read More

For 25 years Bruce has supported both small companies and large corporations with human element challenges: building management teams |... Read More

After earning his CA designation in 1987, and since leaving public practice accounting in 1992, Bob has served in executive... Read More

Tea pioneered the robo-advisor model in Canada in 2014, making WealthBar the first of its kind in the country. Today,... Read More

After graduating from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University with an MBA, Jim became an investment banker... Read More

Trevor holds an undergraduate degree in History from Trinity College at the University of Toronto, a Master’s Degree in History... Read More

Danvir is a Tax Partner at BDO Canada with over 12 years of experience in public practice. He works closely... Read More

Paul is involved in a wide range of investing activities at Fulcrum Capital. He has an extensive background in merchant... Read More

Tina Osen is President of HUB International Canada, the largest insurance broker in Canada. As President of HUB’s Canadian operations,... Read More

Jesse Ahuja is a Partner at MEP Business Counsel. Jesse’s practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, private equity and... Read More

Melisa Attisha qualified as a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1994. During her eight years of... Read More

Neil Atchison, P.Eng., founded Analytica Advisors Inc. in 2009 and is its Managing Director. He has over 25 years of... Read More

Michael Beninger has practised taxation law and provided strategic personal and corporate planning advice in Alberta and British Columbia for... Read More

Holly provides tax and estate planning expertise to high net worth families and business owners, as part of an integrated... Read More

In 1995, Leon Salvail and two associates formed the partnership that became Gevity Consulting Inc. (formerly known as Global Village... Read More

Derek is a 25 year veteran of the Pacific Northwest financial community, having spent the last 20 years with Roynat... Read More

As Vice President, Business Advisory & Succession Planning, Todd Coleman advises high net worth private business owners in transition with... Read More

Kellie has over 14 years experience advising clients in BC and Alberta on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and buyouts in... Read More

Michael de Pfyffer is a Director of Totem Cove Holdings Inc., the former owner of Thunderbird Marine Corp., which owned... Read More

David S. Frost* is a partner in our Business Law Group in Vancouver and Co-Chair of our National Life Sciences... Read More

16 years experience buying & building companies BSc. from Western University, & MBA from University of Toronto’s Rotman School of... Read More

With over 25 years of experience, Deborah works with clients to develop strategies to minimize the tax burden on business... Read More

Gary D. Powroznik, FCPA, FCA, CIRP is the Founder and Managing Director of G-Force Group http://www.g-forcegroup.ca/, a Vancouver-based professional service... Read More

Erin Parkes grew up in the family business as the eldest grandchild of generation 3. She followed in her grandmother... Read More

Merv has worked in the family business founded by his parents Neil and Rita since he was a little boy.... Read More

Reg has worked in the trucking business founded by his father, Neil, for well over four decades; previously he served... Read More

Travis Klassen has been working within the framework of family enterprise for as long as he can remember. Travis entered... Read More

Steve Kleinschmidt is the Co-Founder and a Director at Good Insights Strategy Inc.  The Company provides advisory services across a... Read More

Shafeen serves as Chief Operating Officer for Western Investment Company of Canada. He has over ten years of experience advising... Read More

Tricia leads Scotia Wealth Management’s Business and Family Advisory Services in British Columbia. She advises accomplished business owners and affluent... Read More

Doug Ryder joined Grant Thornton LLP as a Partner in the Vancouver Transactions Practice in 2016. Prior to joining Grant... Read More

Since 2010, Alan has been providing strategic advisory services to purpose-led organizations across a diverse set of industry sectors. He... Read More

Eric Termuende is the co-founder of NoW Innovations, a bestselling author, and an international speaker. His work has been featured... Read More

Trained as a classical French chef, Yves Potvin has dedicated his culinary career to creating healthy, tasty, convenient foods found in major... Read More

Bruce recently joined BDC Capital’s Growth and Transition Capital team to offer flexible and patient junior debt to fuel growth... Read More

David Simpson is a Lecturer in the Entrepreneurship group and the founding director of the Business Families Centre at the... Read More

Matt Price is a Managing Director, Growth & Transition Capital in our Vancouver office. Before joining BDC, Matt has spent... Read More

Ashley Cooper is the President & CEO of Paladin Security Group Ltd, one of Canada’s largest full service security companies... Read More

Mike Cordoba is a highly active and driven entrepreneur and a founding partner of Empresario Capital Partners. His experience includes... Read More

Justin is CEO of Royalty North Partners based in Vancouver. Royalty North is a public company (RNP.V) that provides non-dilutive... Read More

David has been working in the technology space for more than thirty years in a variety of roles including scientist,... Read More

As a Managing Director at Tricor Pacific Founders Capital Inc., Richard acts as Executive Chairman of each portfolio company, focuses... Read More

Constantine Hatzipanayis joined Krystal Financial Corp. in May 2010, at the time bringing with him over 10 years of investing... Read More

Barry Hubich is Vice-President, BDC Capital for the Western Canadian region.  Barry has  more than thirty years of experience working... Read More

Until recently Brian Hurl was the President and CEO of Foleys Candies Ltd., a privately held manufacturer of chocolate and... Read More

Aileen obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia in 2000 and graduated from Dalhousie Law... Read More

Steve began his entrepreneurial career early, founding his first major business at the age of 19 in Vancouver BC while... Read More

Jim McGuigan is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Business Valuator.  He is an Incorporated Partner and a Managing Director... Read More

Ivor is the Partner in charge of the Financial Advisory Group in British Columbia and also leads the M&A Transaction... Read More

Tony Scott learned restoration work on the job working for his stepfather beginning in 1979. He attended BCIT in 1984... Read More

In 2006, I entered the underwriting side of the insurance industry, through the purchase of Sports-Can Insurance Consultants. Previously I... Read More

Davis has been involved in the produce industry for almost 30 years. Davis learned various parts of the business in... Read More

Prior to launching TTG Canada, TTG Partnerships (TwentyTen Group) and TORQUE Strategies, Andrea was Vice President of Sponsorship, Sales and Marketing... Read More

Bruno has held various roles at BDO, most recently as Manager, Financial Advisory Services. Bruno has spent the past several... Read More

Kam is a senior manager in BDO’s Canadian tax department with over 10 years of public practice experience. He specializes... Read More

While still in grad school, Basil co-founded Nexus Engineering. Nexus grew to seven companies with over 300 employees with operations... Read More

Genevieve Pinto is a partner in our Business Law Group in Vancouver. Her areas of practice include corporate finance, mergers... Read More

John Warrillow has been helping companies understand and market to the SME segment for more than two decades. He has... Read More

Bruno Bertocci is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager with UBS Global Asset Management, based in Chicago. He has... Read More

Brian is a co-founder of Yellow Point. He is primarily involved in sourcing and assessing prospective partnerships, as well as... Read More

Joe, like many senior and executive Retailers in Canada today, started out his retail career as a Management Trainee at... Read More

Eric Carlson is the core founder and CEO of Anthem Properties – a Vancouver based real estate investment, development and... Read More

Mr. Spence has been involved exclusively in business valuations, mergers and acquisitions, financial litigation support and related matters since 1985. Mr. Spence has... Read More

John Robinson is President & CEO of Strategic Succession, an independent advisory firm that has been helping business owners build... Read More

Brent is a seasoned entrepreneur, having started, operated and sold two sizeable companies before co-founding Sequoia Mergers & Acquisitions in... Read More

John has extensive experience as a senior executive particularly seasoned in design, development, management and implementation of automated credit-underwriting systems... Read More

Wendy is a senior consultant at the Family Business Consulting Group, working closely with business leaders, family firms, and boards.... Read More

Andrew is the Co-Founder and CEO of the FlyOver® group of visitor attractions. Andrew holds a law degree from UBC.... Read More

Brett Hodson is the former President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Director of the Corix Group of Companies and was... Read More

John (Cliff) Harper is a corporate leader and goal oriented strategic planner who has been involved with the development of... Read More

Brent is responsible for overall corporate strategy and business direction at Encore Business Solutions. His visionary thinking and leadership style... Read More

As a Managing Director at Tricor Pacific Founders Capital Inc., Rod contributes to portfolio company strategy, is a sounding board for human... Read More

Dan has over eighteen years’ experience in private equity, investment banking and accounting. Prior to forming Headwater Equity Partners Inc.,... Read More

Niels Veldhuis is President of the Fraser Institute, Canada’s top ranked think-tank and among the top 20 globally, according to... Read More

Olivier is a Vancouver based serial tech-entrepreneur. He created over 9 companies and startups. He was the founder and CEO... Read More

Iain Mant is a partner in Fasken Martineau’s Securities & Mergers and Acquisitions Group. Iain advises clients on public equity... Read More

McDonald is the founder and President of Rampworth Capital Services Inc., a boutique strategy firm with a decade of success,... Read More

Greg McDougall is CEO and founder of Harbour Air Seaplanes, the world’s largest seaplane airline. Starting with two planes in... Read More

Trevor is a partner in BDO’s west region, with over 22 years of professional experience providing taxation and business advisory... Read More

Harry Watson is the Founder and President of Canadian Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Inc. (CCMET) In 1987, Harry saw... Read More

In the last 28 years in the corporate finance area, Pirooz has assisted numerous owners in the sale of their... Read More

As a co-founder of Sequeira Partners in British Columbia, Ken is a respected authority on middle market corporate finance transactions.... Read More

Kari Yuers, FACI, is the President and CEO of Kryton International Inc., a concrete waterproofing manufacturer based out of Vancouver,... Read More

Perry has over 16 years of public practice experience exclusively in Canadian taxation matters including personal, corporate, and estate taxation.... Read More

John is a the Chairman of the Board of Canada GardenWorks Ltd. GardenWorks is a privately-owned and operated retail garden... Read More

Don Sihota is a Partner with the law firm of Clark Wilson LLP. He provides legal advice on mergers and... Read More

Mike Stephens practices corporate finance and securities law, with an emphasis on securities offerings including stock exchange listings, mergers &... Read More

His expertise encompasses both domestic and international family circumstances, and covers planning applicable to many countries around the world. His... Read More

Marco has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator.... Read More

Founder and President of Wardell Professional Development, Mark Wardell has developed a reputation as a leader in business advisory by... Read More

Rob is a Managing Director of Tricor Pacific Capital which he joined in 2006. Tricor is a leading private equity... Read More

Kevin is a Partner and MNP’s Leader for Taxation Services in the Vancouver region. Kevin has more than 19 years... Read More