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Seasoned entrepreneurial executive with over 20 years
combined experience in a broad range of dynamic environments. A Chartered
Accountant by profession, John is the Managing Partner for a boutique
style executive search firm with 3 partners specializing in general management,
finance, sales and marketing and business development for mandates crossing
a broad spectrum of industries. John was previously the CFO and VP Finance
for Skyservice and has been active in the aviation community for over
10 years. He is a co-founder and Director of the Canadian Aviation Heritage
Centre, continues to teach in the field of Aviation Finance, and is an
industry advisor for the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at John
Abbott College. John has held a number of Vice President, Finance positions
subsequent to a successful career at Price Waterhouse where he completed
his CA designation, finishing in the top 10% in Canada in 1987. John is
a graduate of Bishop's University and continues to support the university
as an active fundraiser for annual and capital campaigns.
With substantial hands on operational experience, John
has developed exceptional capabilities in assessing client requirements
by taking the time and effort to clearly understand the strategic challenges
facing the organisation; and, how those challenges impact a given mandate.
John is well known for his ability to properly identify candidates that
will correspond well with both the identified operational requirements
and the softer "fit" attributes of a specific client. Drawing on his pragmatic
finance knowledge, John has successfully partnered with many organizations,
gaining their confidence by providing enhanced advice outside of the normal
scope of a given mandate.
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