Senior Project & Strategy Execution Professional

SEAN LEGROS MBA, PMP 647-***-**** ******.****@*****.***

** ***** ***** ********, ******** Hill, ON L4S 2A9

SENIOR PROJECT EXECUTION PROFESSIONAL

Financial Services Risk Management Strategy Execution Corporate Development

Entrepreneurial minded expert who thrives on steep challenges projects to meet organizational needs

18 years of project leadership experience spurring growth in healthy organizations and revitalizing strategies in

pursuit of aggressive growth and profitability built a project organization capable of generating $165M in

revenue, executed partnerships/resller and acquisitions (including integration and divestiture), and executed

innovative and ground breaking strategies for multiple fortune 500 companies. Capable of building teams and

establishing project governance models to meet the needs and demands of diverse stakeholders across every

organization.

Broad range of executive leadership competencies:

Vision, Strategy & Execution M&A Execution & Integration

Project Office Best Practice Implementation Turnaround, Reengineering & Revitalization

Global Operation & Expansion P&L/Financial Management

Revenue & Profit Growth Strategic/Creative Product Diversification

EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE

EQUIFAX CANADA, Toronto, ON 2011–PRESENT

A subsidiary of Equifax Inc. a provider of marketing and risk services/analytics and fraud prevention solutions

VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

Recruited to establish a Project Management Office centre of excellence and to execute the long term

corporate strategy of the organization. Managed the execution of growth strategies for sales, marketing,

and overall business growth with the goal of doubling revenue within three years. Responsible for full

project portfolio, reporting directly to the President.

Established a best in class Project Management Office (PMO) to include agile and scrum project

capabilities with a focus on enabling the productivity of the organization through project training and

education

Led the execution of the rolling 3 year corporate strategy including all acquisition and partnership

projects

Revamped the product development process to achieve 8 12% of total revenue from innovative new

solutions

Spearheaded the efforts to rebuild marketing functions to be best in class and executed upon a new

segment/channel sales approach

Worked with external partners and international project teams in multiple countries to execute on key

strategic initiatives in the area of credit adjudication, fraud and analytics and process improvement in

multiple sectors.

TOYOTA CANADA INC, Toronto, ON 2008–2011

Premier automotive manufacturer and distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Scion Brands

MANAGER, CORPORATE PLANNING (CONSULTING ENGAGEMENT)

Driving force behind strategy efforts to repair the brand deterioration caused by the recalls of 2009

and subsequent sales decline from the 2008 recession. Implemented multiple projects to improve process,

increase brand loyalty, drive sales growth, improve overall margins and launch a new brand within Canada

(Scion). Member of the management team accountable to the senior management committee.

Led a cross functional team with a focus on long term strategy to improve brand and improve strategy

execution to reestablish Toyota as a premium automotive brand

Implemented process improvements aimed at improving profitability and increasing efficiency

Led a Corporate Development function focused on working with all areas to develop corporate and

departmental strategies in pursuit of the overall business goals

Championed dealer strategies in support of improved CRM activity focused on improved online lead

generation and close ratios

MANULIFE FINANCIAL/JOHN HANCOCK 2004–2008

John Hancock, a division of Manulife Financial, focusing on 401k products and services

Recruited by Manulife/John Hancock to lead and build a product development/product enhancement

organization capable of executing projects faster, enabling shorter times to market with reduced risk. John

Hancock Retirement Plan Services managed 401k plans with AUM of more than $50B US focusing on the

micro/small pension market in all US states and territories.

DIRECTOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT PMO

Managed a team of project professionals and supported a team of 30+ marketing and product experts in

every aspect of the product creation, enhancement, implementation and go to market activities

Launched innovative guaranteed products into the US pension market including the creation of the

rollover annuity product

Helped to form an asset retention organization aimed at retaining assets from departing plan members

Worked to improve client experience through online and interpersonal interactions

Managed all aspects of fund related projects

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INC., Toronto, ON 1999–2004

Wholly owned subsidiary of FMR Corp, a privately held mutual fund and investment service related organization

based in Boston

MANAGER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Managed teams of marketing and product development professionals to launch innovative investment

solutions into the retail and institutional market.

• Actively worked with internal partners to create financial products/services for the retail, institutional and

retirement segments of the business

• Participated on the Global Product Selection/Review Committee

• Directly managed all significant implementations such as the price reduction initiative (Low Load) which

was reported to initiate a price war within the mutual fund industry

• Maintained positive relationships with the fund management group to gain their insights on possible

enhancements to existing and new products

• Acted as the CRM between the marketing and technology groups to bridge information/understanding gaps

SONY ENTERTAINMENT, New York, NY 1997–1999

Division of Sony Corp, focused on film exhibition operating under a number of unique brands including Cineplex

MANAGER, RISK MANAGEMENT

Proactively engaged in risk management responsibilities aimed at minimizing costs and impacts of risk

events and the potential impact from various risks.

• Worked with senior management to implement programs aimed at reducing financial risks such as the risk

management program that reduced insurance premiums across North America in excess of $9M annually

• Participated as an active member on the Global Risk Management Committee for Sony Corp

Lakewood Consulting, Concord, ON 1993 1998

A privately held risk management organization aimed at the Small Medium Business market

GENERAL MANAGER

Managed a professional staff of 20+ field and inside sales consultants and was responsible for year

over year growth in excess of 20% per year and a P&L of $5M/annum in revenue

Worked with a multitude of organizations on various development and implementation initiatives, both

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business and IT focused

Actively involved in the relationship management process

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Experienced significant professional development

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Final role provided me with oversight of 18 project management professionals

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of London, London, England – 2012 2016

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Athabasca University, Athabasca Alberta – 2000 2004

Honours Bachelor of Arts (Political Science & Law) (HBA) Laurentian University – 1989 1993

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI) – 2003 Present

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