Human Resources Sales

“ S T R AT E G I C L E A D E R S H I P – B E YO N D T H E B A L A N C E S H E E T ”

Global Chief Financial Officer & Finance Leader

Results-driven and hands-on senior financial executive with proven

Public & Private Companies

track record of establishing cross-functional partnerships to deliver

U.S. & Canadian GAAP & IFRS & SOX

stellar results in fast paced, global organizations. Diverse and

talented business strategist who has spearheaded negotiations for

ERP & MIS System Integrations

numerous acquisitions which have resulted in tremendous growth,

Organizational Re-engineering

improving overall operational efficiency, as well as, improving

Financial Capital Strategies company’s competitive position. Innovative problem solver with an

entrepreneurial flair and a passion for leading global operations,

Crisis & Turnaround Management

HR, IT, finance and administrative initiatives. Respected for

P&L Ownership & Management

leadership and coaching skills in empowering team members and

creating a productive and rewarding work environment. Ability to

Structuring Negotiations & Acquisitions

take advantage of opportunities while identifying and minimizing

Budgeting, Forecasting & Ad hoc Analysis

risks that will impede the organization from achieving its goals.

Strategic Planning Resourceful, insightful and creative transformational leader with a

proficiency for business development.

Operational Leadership

Performance Management

Foreign Exchange Management

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING EXCELLENCE

V I C E P R E S I D E N T F I N AN C E

SMTC Corporation – Markham, Ontario June 2012 – Present

A publicly traded Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with operations in five countries and annual revenues of $300 million.

Recruited from Adeptron by Co CEO’s to lead the global finance organization and support operational initiatives in a very

competitive environment during a period of significant growth. Key strategic initiatives in first six months related to reorganizing the

finance team to both motivate and drive accountability, as well as, leading management through numerous restructuring initiatives

focused on balance sheet, working capital, operational and profit improvements for all manufacturing sites.

Executive Accountabilities: $300 million 10 Direct Reports Multinational 6 Site Locations

Led negotiations, guided the diligence effort, and integrated two Asian acquisitions that provided a $50 million revenue influx

and reduced combined operating costs by $4 million.

Generated over $3 million in cost savings by constantly identifying expense reduction opportunitites; realigning jobs to reduce

staffing, controlled travel expenditures, eliminated/delayed capital projects and ensured managers maximized performance of

hourly employees.

Implemented a new corporate foreign exchange policy to formalize its hedging strategies and manage risk while operating in a

variety of currencies in Canada, United States, Mexico and Asia.

Led the redesign of enterprise wide planning and forecasting processes, including development of operating plans, forecasts,

dashboards, business metrics, to meet the needs of new leadership and operating model.

C H I E F F I N A N C I A L O F F I C E R

Adeptron Technologies Corporation – Markham, Ontario April 2010 – June 2012

A public company operating as part of an affiliated group of companies in the EMS sector with annual global revenues of $210 million.

Hired by the CEO and Board of Directors to lead management through numerous restructuring initiatives and operational and profit

improvements for all three sites providing oversight of strategic planning, finance, information technology, human resources,

operations, and acquisition integration.

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Executive Accountabilities: $60 million 10 Direct Reports International 3 Plant Locations

Negotiated and restructured financing agreements, resulting in basis point reductions, easing/more favourable covenant

restrictions and simplification of asset based lending borrowing process.

Led restructuring in partnership with new CEO to improve operations, impact business growth and maximize cost reductions in

effort to improve balance sheet, increase free cash flow and maximize profits. Resulted in improvements of over $5 million, $2

million and $3 million respectively over 18 months.

Ensured compliance with public reporting requirements and simultaneously managed financial resources through severe cash

austerity and extended M&A process. Successful in turnaround activities, closure of its San Jose operations and the sale of the

Company.

Prepared transition plan for IFRS adoption in partnership with accountants to meet January 1, 2011 deadlines. Engaged

accountants to perform an IFRS diagnostic; quantified impacts in adopting IFRS and prepared changeover plan.

Developed relationships with key customers, suppliers and lenders in an effort to obtain credit extensions, expedite supply and

improve cash position. Sourced over $2 million in financing critically needed for business in short period.

C O N S U LTA N T

JS Consulting (Sole Proprietor) – Thornhill, Ontario March 2009 – March 2010

A consulting business operating as a sole proprietorship serving clients’ accounting, taxation and merger & acquisition requirements.

Engaged by various small and medium sized clients to provide expertise and guidance in areas of accounting, taxation and merger

& acquisition transactions in order to generate substantial, lasting financial impact.

Performed risk assessment and due diligence in partnership with President/CEO, providing comprehensive reports and analysis

that could be used to make accurate and timely decisions resulting in savings of over $250,000.

C H I E F F I N A N C I A L O F F I C E R

The Wish Group of Companies – Toronto, Ontario December 2007 – February 2009

A company with numerous subsidiary companies in the media & communications, cellular, conferencing and staffing recruitment industries.

Recruited by the former CEO of Enunciate to act as senior change agent driving operational and profit improvements for all

companies providing oversight of strategic planning, finance, information technology, human resources, operations, and merger &

acquisitions.

Executive Accountabilities: $20 million 6 Direct Reports Multinational 4+ Corporations

Directed negotiations for seven acquisitions within three years in partnership with the CEO, leading to a 10% margin increase.

Led risk assessment, due diligence, and accretion forecasting as liaison for vendors, legal, and accountants.

Contributed to the company attaining multiple prestigious awards including: Profit Hot 50, Ernst & Young Emerging

Entrepreneur of the Year, ICCT Business Excellence Award, Top 40 Under 40, and Finalist 50 Best Managed Companies.

Assumed leadership of all core areas including finance, human resources, operations, facilities management, administration

and IT. In three years, instituted reengineering initiatives that eliminated risks, reduced costs by 20% and improved operational

efficiency by 40%.

Transformed a staffing firm into an employer of choice. Energized corporate culture and boosted confidence with strong,

decisive leadership: sales boosted 10 times, morale climbed 35%, and staff turnover reduced 30% in three years.

Developed a comprehensive strategic plan for growth providing greater definition of targeted customers. Worked closely with the

marketing team leaders ensuring correct focus and double digit profitability objectives were met.

Expanded the business by opening seven locations locally and abroad, keeping competitors at bay. Mentored an inexperienced

management team resulting in an increase in sales by 10 times.

D I R E C TO R, F I N A N C E, C A N ADA

Premiere Conferencing Canada Inc.

(a division of PGI) – Toronto, Ontario

July 2006 – November 2007

Canadian arm of a global $500M public company providing applied communications technologies helping to automate businesses.

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Promoted to oversee finance operations of a newly acquired company (previously Enunciate Communications). Led 11 cross

functional professionals as the only Canadian Director. Challenged to drive performance, reduce costs, and grow revenue. Teamed

with CFO to plan and execute high level corporate initiatives.

Executive Accountabilities: $25 million 10+ Direct Reports North America Multiple Locations

Spearheaded talent acquisition and retention initiatives to attract and develop a strong finance team to support rapid company

growth. Consolidated tax, treasury, and accounting by increasing staff from two to 11, within nine months.

Championed restructuring and ERP activities post merger. Successfully transitioned staff, migrated systems, and reengineered

all business areas within 18 months. Positioned company for efficiency and growth. Profits elevated 15%.

Directed the implementation of Sarbanes Oxley section 404 certification of internal control environment. Partnered with Deloitte

and VP of Audit and Controls to perform detailed assessment of controls of multiple business units.

Initiated cost savings by applying for SR&ED government credit. Led the project team as senior liaison for government and

operational contacts. Implemented expense tracking processes and obtained credit of over $500,000 in year one.

Directed corporate policy development and process improvement efforts in areas of tax compliance, human resources and audit

and legal as a member of the senior management team.

D I R E C TO R, F I N AN C E (July 19 98 – De ce mb e r 20 05 ), C O N T R O L L E R (March 199 5 – Ju n e 19 98 )

Flakeboard Company Ltd. – Markham, Ontario 1995 – 2005

A $300M company that manufacturers, sells, and distributes quality composite wood panels from facilities throughout North America.

Recruited from the Company’s audit partner, BDO Dunwoody, by the CEO to lead diversified accounting and finance activities in

North America. Provided financial leadership for key strategic decisions related to facilities management, sales, human resources,

finance, and operations management of a growing company.

Executive Accountabilities: $300 million 10+ Direct Reports North America 5+ locations

Partnered with VP Sales on a new customer segmentation model, increased sales, enhanced key customer focus and improved

margin analysis. Helped grow Company from $20 million to $300 million over a 10 year period.

Reduced receivable collections from 45+ days to 23 days. Minimized bad debt exposure to 0.5% of sales over 10 years.

Instituted strict credit and collection initiatives protecting long range interests and increased cash flow companywide.

Played a leading role in major acquisitions including a joint venture with sales of over $90 million and a stand alone business of

$10 million. Made key contributions in areas of financing, business planning and system integration.

Managed a cross functional team to plan, design, and construct a $12 million, 53,000 square foot manufacturing plant.

Completed project on scope, reduced operating costs by over $1.5 million, and product margins skyrocketed over 10%.

Spearheaded the relocation of a $500,000 corporate office, negotiated office lease at rates below market. Liaised with

architects and contractors on the design and office layout. Managed the project to completion within a tight timeline.

E A R L I E R A C C O U NTA N T P O S I T I O N S :

BDO Dunwoody – Markham, Ontario June 1993 – February 1995

MacGillray Partners – St. Catharines, Ontario September 1989 – June 1993

FORMAL ACADEMICS

May 2013

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF ONTARIO, Toronto, Ontario

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)

August 2009

YORK UNIVERSITY, Toronto, Ontario

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

BROCK UNIVERSITY, St. Catharines, Ontario June 1993

Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Co op Accounting Option (HBBA)

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