This is the Speakers Archive for the Edmonton Business Transitions Forum.
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Alan Chettiar leads FirePower’s Investment Banking team in all its engagements and sets its strategic direction. As a former Principal... Read More
Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts... 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
Located in Edmonton, Adam is a Managing Director with BDO Canada Transaction Advisory Services focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions. In... Read More
Dave Mason has been in the investment industry for over 30 years. His career began in 1988 as an investment... Read More
David has been leading investors and clients through mergers & acquisitions, debt & equity financings and general financial advisory for... 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.
Susan grew up in a family business, worked as a lawyer in private practice for five years, and then global... Read More
Andrew has worked for over a decade providing corporate finance counsel, expertise and advice to mid-market private and public companies.... 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
As Executive Director of the Alberta Business Family Institute at the University of Alberta School of Business, Shauna is a... Read More
Axel brings over 20 years of M&A and Corporate Finance experience to Renaissance, serving as an integral member of the Mergers and Acquisitions division. With a career focused on serving small to mid-sized BC companies across a wide range of industries, Axel is routinely sought out by entrepreneurs seeking to successfully transition their businesses.
Francesca Donati is a Director in the Corporate Finance group of PricewaterhouseCoopers, based in the Edmonton office. Francesca has extensive... Read More
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.
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
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
Jesse Douglas is the founder, director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine Energy and Infrastructure. Wolverine has grown quickly... Read More
Josh Matthews is a Managing Director with PwC Corporate Finance and leads its Alberta team. He is primarily focused on... Read More
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
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
Julie Afanasiff’s experience in corporate finance, accounting and transaction engagements spans over 14 years. In that time, Julie has led... 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
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.
“It may be cliché, but for my entire career ‘the customer experience’ has been my very personal passion, and the... Read More
Carmen is a Senior Wealth Advisor with BDO Wealth Advisory Services Group servicing clients in Alberta. She has over 17... 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
Jeff is a partner in our advisory services practice based in Toronto specializing in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions... 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
Ian Reynolds specializes in private equity, corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions with a focus on private capital markets. Ian... 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
As team leader, Alf always has his focus on you. It’s your merger, your acquisition and your divestiture—it deserves his... Read More
Originally from Edmonton, Miles earned a BA majoring in Psychology at the University of Alberta. After graduating, he started with... 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
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
Jon Spencer joined TriWest in 2007 and is a Principal in the investment group. Prior to joining TriWest, Jon worked... Read More
Terry Stephenson founded and became President and CEO of Vertex, a leading North American provider of environmental services, in 2005.... Read More
Tabreez Lila is Managing Director, Growth & Transition Capital in our Edmonton office. Tabreez has worked in the investment and... Read More
Chris Wolfenberg practises business law, focusing on public and private corporate and securities transactions in energy, mining and technology. He... Read More
Gordon Wusyk, B.Ed., TEP, is the Founder and CEO of Predictable Futures Inc. – The Business Family Centre and the... Read More
This is the Speakers Archive for the Edmonton Business Transitions Forum.
Jump to: Advisors Archive
Alan Chettiar leads FirePower’s Investment Banking team in all its engagements and sets its strategic direction. As a former Principal... Read More
Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts... 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
Located in Edmonton, Adam is a Managing Director with BDO Canada Transaction Advisory Services focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions. In... Read More
Dave Mason has been in the investment industry for over 30 years. His career began in 1988 as an investment... Read More
David has been leading investors and clients through mergers & acquisitions, debt & equity financings and general financial advisory for... 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.
Susan grew up in a family business, worked as a lawyer in private practice for five years, and then global... Read More
Andrew has worked for over a decade providing corporate finance counsel, expertise and advice to mid-market private and public companies.... 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
As Executive Director of the Alberta Business Family Institute at the University of Alberta School of Business, Shauna is a... Read More
Axel brings over 20 years of M&A and Corporate Finance experience to Renaissance, serving as an integral member of the Mergers and Acquisitions division. With a career focused on serving small to mid-sized BC companies across a wide range of industries, Axel is routinely sought out by entrepreneurs seeking to successfully transition their businesses.
Francesca Donati is a Director in the Corporate Finance group of PricewaterhouseCoopers, based in the Edmonton office. Francesca has extensive... Read More
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.
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
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
Jesse Douglas is the founder, director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine Energy and Infrastructure. Wolverine has grown quickly... Read More
Josh Matthews is a Managing Director with PwC Corporate Finance and leads its Alberta team. He is primarily focused on... Read More
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
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
Julie Afanasiff’s experience in corporate finance, accounting and transaction engagements spans over 14 years. In that time, Julie has led... 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
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.
“It may be cliché, but for my entire career ‘the customer experience’ has been my very personal passion, and the... Read More
Carmen is a Senior Wealth Advisor with BDO Wealth Advisory Services Group servicing clients in Alberta. She has over 17... 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
Jeff is a partner in our advisory services practice based in Toronto specializing in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions... 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
Ian Reynolds specializes in private equity, corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions with a focus on private capital markets. Ian... 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
As team leader, Alf always has his focus on you. It’s your merger, your acquisition and your divestiture—it deserves his... Read More
Originally from Edmonton, Miles earned a BA majoring in Psychology at the University of Alberta. After graduating, he started with... 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
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
Jon Spencer joined TriWest in 2007 and is a Principal in the investment group. Prior to joining TriWest, Jon worked... Read More
Terry Stephenson founded and became President and CEO of Vertex, a leading North American provider of environmental services, in 2005.... Read More
Tabreez Lila is Managing Director, Growth & Transition Capital in our Edmonton office. Tabreez has worked in the investment and... Read More
Chris Wolfenberg practises business law, focusing on public and private corporate and securities transactions in energy, mining and technology. He... Read More
Gordon Wusyk, B.Ed., TEP, is the Founder and CEO of Predictable Futures Inc. – The Business Family Centre and the... Read More