ABOUT ME
As an experienced leader, corporate director, and public speaker, I am thrilled to now offer training in these areas. I have a diverse background, which includes an MBA in Banking and Finance from Maastricht School of Management, and many other education credentials as well as extensive travel to over seventy countries across all continents, has equipped me with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing organizations today.
With a proven track record in board governance, I am well-positioned to guide organizations in enhancing their governance practices. My experience spans numerous boards, committees, and industry associations worldwide, including the Canada-Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia. These international experiences have given me valuable insights into the cross-cultural aspects of developing and maintaining successful global organizations.
Throughout my career, I have held various leadership roles, including President and CEO of multiple organizations in several sectors over the past two decades. As a Certified Corporate Director, I am dedicated to sharing my knowledge of governance standards and processes across a range of industries, providing practical strategies for effective governance.
My career thus far has included roles in Industry Canada and leadership positions such as Canadian Investment Advisor to Indonesia, President Director of P.T. Palliser Indonesia, and CEO and Managing Director of Cool Energy Limited in Australia. Upon returning to Canada, I took on leadership positions at Carbon Partners Limited, focusing on advanced environmental technologies, and at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Prince Edward Island, where I was recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEOs for three consecutive years.
Driven by my passion for leadership, corporate governance, and public speaking, I am committed to continuous learning, growth, and making a positive impact on the world. I look forward to sharing my expertise and experiences with others through engaging training programs.
Credentials and Recognition
Credentials
1998 MBA Business Administration, Maastricht School of Management, The Netherlands, with distinction in Banking and Finance
2011 Certified Corporate Director, Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors, 2011
2022 Certificate: Climate Change in Arctic Environments, University of Alaska Fairbanks
2021 Certificate: Arctic Security Fundamentals, University of Alaska Fairbanks
2009 Certificate: Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Practitioner Level
2007 Certificate: Developing Technology in Australia, University of Western Australia
2005 Australian Company Directors Course 2003 (updated in 2009)
2007 Mastery University, Anthony Robbins – Certified in all Programs
2004 Certificate: Corporate Finance and Company Valuation, Erasmus University
2004 Certificate: Marketing & Public Relations, Erasmus University Executive Education
2004 Certificate: Values Based Leadership, Singapore Institute of Management
1994 Commerce and Economics, University of Ottawa, Canada
1993 Certificate: Pursuit of Excellence, Context Associated
1993 Certificate: Management of the Environmental Impact Review Process
1994 Certificate: Strategic Alliance Structuring, Canadian Professional Institute of Management
1991 Certificate: Marketing: Canadian Professional Institute of Management
1988 Certificate: Financial Management, Public Service of Canada
1988 Certificate: Small Business Management, Ministry of the Province of Ontario
1984 Public Affairs Course, Algonquin College, Ottawa
1976 Business Administration Diploma: Provincial Vocational Institute, Prince Edward Island
Recognition and Speaking Engagements
Fellow, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, 2023
Top 50 CEO, Atlantic Canada, 2014, 2015, and 2016
Investment in Indonesia – MBA Thesis, 1998
Commencement Speech, Maastricht School of Management, The Netherlands, 2014
Action Canada Leadership Conference Keynote Speaker, 2014
Maintaining the Cultural Sustainability of Canada and Prince Edward Island, presented paper at the Global Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainability Conference, Alexandria, Egypt, 2013
