Speakers Archives

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

Axel brings over 20 years of M&A and Corporate Finance experience to Renaissance, serving as an integral member of the... 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

Andrew has worked for over a decade providing corporate finance counsel, expertise and advice to mid-market private and public companies.... Read More

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

Considered one of western Canada’s leading transaction advisors, Aroon Sequeira has provided valuable guidance to clients in Canada and around... Read More

Kristi has been providing mid-market businesses with relationship-focused, strategic financing for over twenty years. As National Managing Director, Kristi leads... 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

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

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 founded the Wolverine Group of Companies in 2011.  As CEO he is responsible for the day to day... Read More

Matthew Kellow is the Vice President, Growth and Transition Capital at BDC Capital, and is based in our Calgary office.... 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

Shauna is the Executive Director of the Alberta Business Family Institute and former Project Manager for the Creating Pathways for... 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

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

Erick Hamdan is an Operating Partner for Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc. (“Fulcrum”), a private equity firm that manages over $650... 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

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

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

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

David joined Forbes Bros Capital as Managing Director in December 2016 to create a family office and build a portfolio... 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 of Vertex in 2005. As President, Mr. Stephenson is responsible for Vertex’s day-to-day operations.... 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