Great Panther Silver Limited (TSX: GPR, NYSE Amex: GPL) announced the appointment of Martin Carsky to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2011, and is therefore stepping aside as an independent director. Mr. Carsky is currently the CEO of Con-Space Communications Ltd. a member of the Savox Group of Companies, a position he will be leaving to take on this new role. In the past, he has been the CEO or CFO of several Vancouver-based public and private businesses and was formerly a director and chairman of the audit committee for Spectrum Signal Processing, Pacific Safety Products and Con-Space Communications. He currently serves as audit committee chairman and independent director on the board of Cangold Limited. Mr. Carsky replaces Raakel Iskanius who is resigning as the Company's CFO for personal reasons. Ms. Iskanius will remain on as a consultant to the Company.
Royal Coal Corp. (TSX-V: RDA, FRANKFURT: RLC) announced the appointment of Jeff Lowe as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lowe brings to Royal Coal a diverse financial acumen across multiple industry segments including coal production and significant expertise in public company treasury/corporate finance, sophisticated financial and commodity risk management, as well as corporate development.
Anterra Energy Inc. (TSX-V: AE.A) announced that Qiping Men has been appointed Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Anterra. Mr. Men previously held the position of Controller of Anterra. Mr. Men has nine years' experience as an engineering manager in a manufacturing company, and extensive accounting experience in public accounting firms. He has provided accounting services to private and public oil and gas companies in Calgary including a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
RONA (TSX: RON) announced that Claude Guevin will leave his position as the Corporation's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on June 3, 2011. Marie-Claude Lalonde, Vice President and Corporate Controller, will assume the financial management of the Corporation on an interim basis. Marie-Claude has 25 years of experience at RONA.
IBI Group Inc. (TSX: IBG) announced the appointment and commencement of work of its new Chief Financial Officer, Anthony (Tony) Long.
Copper Fox Metals Inc. (TSX-V: CUU) announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Murray Hunter, has decided to resign in order to devote more time to his growing public practice. The Company would like to record its appreciation to Mr. Hunter for his contribution to Copper Fox since its inception some seven years ago, and to wish him continued success in his future endeavors. During the interim, Catherine Henderson, currently the Corporate Comptroller will assume the role of interim Chief Financial Officer.
Biomass Secure Power Inc. (Pink Sheets: BMSPF) announced that Murray Swales has been appointed CFO of the Company. Mr. Swales has been involved with public companies and their operating and financial reporting requirements for more than a quarter century, and has served as an officer and/or director of several reporting issuers since 1980.
Long Harbour Capital Corp. (TSX-V: LHC) announced the appointment of Charles Austin as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr. Austin, a co-founder of the Company, has and brings extensive experience in business development, corporate governance and early-stage risk capital. He is an officer and director of Central Asia Mining Corp. and of Bamet Resources Corp., both of which are private companies active in exploration of precious and base metals in Southeast and Central Asia. As the President of Austin & Briggs Investments Inc., Mr. Austin is an active angel investor in sectors including real estate and alternative energy.
Hana Mining Ltd. (TSX-V: HMG, FRANKFURT: 4LH) announced the appointment of Paul Taggar as the new Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company. Matthew ("Matt") Kavanagh, the outgoing CFO, has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Taggar joins Hana from Fronteer Gold Inc. where he spent the last 5 years as Corporate Controller until the acquisition of Fronteer Gold by Newmont Mining Corp. (TSX: NMC, NYSE: NEM) for Cdn$2.3 billion in April 2011.
Prophecy Resource Corp. (TSX-V: PCY, OTCQX: PRPCF, FRANKFURT: 1P2) announced the appointment of David Jan as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jan joins Prophecy from Western Coal Corp., where he held the position of Head of Investor Relations prior to its merger with Walter Energy Inc. Over the past 20 years Mr. Jan has also held progressively senior financial positions in other natural resource companies.With Mr. Jan's appointment, Irina Plavutska, formerly the company's Interim Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Corporate Controller of the company.
Foran Mining Corporation (TSX-V: FOM) announced the appointment of Tim Thiessen as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Thiessen has 13 years of international experience in both public accounting and the mining industry. Most recently he was CFO of Aurcana Corporation, a publicly listed silver and copper producerPreviously he held various positions with Endeavour Financial Ltd., Endeavour Mining Capital Corp. and with Deloitte LLP. Mr. Thiessen replaces Allyson Stephens who has been CFO for the past five years.
Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc. (TSX: IRG) announced the resignation of William Lane from the role of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lane has agreed to stay on for a period of time as Executive Vice President Restructuring to assist the Company in completing the strategic exit of underperforming locations. The Company is pleased to announce today that Ming-Ming Wong has been named Interim Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Wong has been the Vice President of Finance with IRG and has worked closely with Mr. Lane over the past 7 years in the Company's finance group.
Ranaz Corporation (TSX-V: RNZ) has appointed Alain Lévesque as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing Paul Guay who has resigned as interim CFO. Mr. Guay will continue as an advisor to Ranaz’s President. Mr. Lévesque, an independent consultant, has previously worked for Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton and Deloitte. Mr. Lévesque currently is also CFO of INTERIM Capital, a bridge loan financing company to small and medium sized enterprises.
Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) announced the appointment of Alan Nicholl as Senior VP, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Nicholl joined Canfor in 2008 and prior to his recent appointment served as Corporate Controller. Prior to his employment at Canfor, Alan spent 10 years in senior finance positions within the forest industry. Mr. Nicholl is replacing Tom Sitar.
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended November 26, 2010
Elgin Mining Inc. (TSX-V: ELG) announced the appointment of Brian Morales as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding the Company's current Chief Financial Officer Dustin Angelo, who will be resigning from the Company effective November 30, 2010. Prior to joining Elgin, Mr. Morales held a finance position with Kinross Gold Corporation and prior to that he was employed in equity research with Credit Suisse Securities (Canada) Inc.
Greenscape Capital Group Inc. (TSX-V: GRN) announced the appointment of Robert Geisthardt as Chief Financial Officer for the company, replacing Paul Plater. Mr. Geisthardt is currently employed in the energy trading division at Powerex Corporation where he is responsible for buying and selling electricity throughout the entire WECC (Western Energy Coordinating Council) including California and MAPP (Mid-Continent Area Power Pool) in real time. Mr. Geisthardt is also a partner at Quantum Advisory Partners LLP, which is a Canadian-based firm that provides advisory services to North American public companies.
Intelimax Media Inc. (OTCBB: IXMD) announced the appointment of Glenn Little as interim CFO and Secretary, repalcing Galit Alon who recently resigned. For the past five years Mr. Little has been working with Intelimax as a consultant doing corporate development activities. From 1999 to 2005 Mr. Little was Director and provided Corporate Development services for Stream Communications Network & Media Inc. From 1993 to 1999 Mr. Little was Vice President and Director of Trooper Technologies Inc. a TSX-V listed company.
Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (TSX-V: GWG) announced the appointment of Jim Davidson as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Davidson was, most recently, Chief Financial Officer with Athabasca Potash Inc. Previously, Mr. Davidson spent 19 years in the finance divisions of Weyerhaeuser in several locations throughout North America.
Yangarra Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: YGR) announced the appointment of James Glessing as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Penny Payne will resign from the position of CFO for the Company, but will continue to provide consulting services to Yangarra on an ongoing basis for the preparation of financial reporting and tax matters. Mr. Glessing’s previous experience includes varying financial roles with Deloitte and Canadian Natural Resources. Mr. Glessing was controller at BlackRock Ventures which was acquired by Shell Canada in 2006. Most recently, he served as CFO and Vice President Finance at North Peace Energy Corp. which was acquired by Southern Pacific Resource Corp.
Huntington Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: HEI) announced that David Dion has been appointed as the Company's Chief Financial Officer.
Canadian Satellite Radio, a new company to be created upon the merger of Sirius Canada and XM Canada, will have Michael Washinushi, the current CFO of XM Canada, become CFO of the new company.
Exploration Orbite V.S.P.A. Inc. (TSX-V: ORT.A) announced that Jacques Bédard has been appointed Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Orbite. His résumé includes terms as Vice President Finance and CFO for companies such as Softimage and ART, and he has also held senior management positions with Microsoft, among others.
Southern Arc Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: SA) announced that Cyrus Driver has joined executive management as interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing Eduard Epshtein. Mr. Driver was founding partner in the firm of Driver Anderson, Chartered Accountants, and is currently a partner of Davidson & Company, Chartered Accountants. He specializes in servicing TSX Venture Exchange listed companies and members of the brokerage community. Mr. Driver currently serves as director and/or chief financial officer for several TSX Venture Exchange companies.
Swiss Re has appointed Jonathan Turner as chief financial officer of its Canadian operations, effective Nov. 22, 2010. Mr. Turner joins Swiss Re from Ernst & Young, where he specialized in both the property and casualty and life and health insurance sectors. He started his career with Ernst & Young in the United Kingdom and has been located in Toronto since 2001.
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Greenscape Capital Group Inc. (TSX-V: GRN) announced the appointment of Robert Geisthardt as Chief Financial Officer for the company, replacing Paul Plater. Mr. Geisthardt is currently employed in the energy trading division at Powerex Corporation where he is responsible for buying and selling electricity throughout the entire WECC (Western Energy Coordinating Council) including California and MAPP (Mid-Continent Area Power Pool) in real time. Mr. Geisthardt is also a partner at Quantum Advisory Partners LLP, which is a Canadian-based firm that provides advisory services to North American public companies.
Intelimax Media Inc. (OTCBB: IXMD) announced the appointment of Glenn Little as interim CFO and Secretary, repalcing Galit Alon who recently resigned. For the past five years Mr. Little has been working with Intelimax as a consultant doing corporate development activities. From 1999 to 2005 Mr. Little was Director and provided Corporate Development services for Stream Communications Network & Media Inc. From 1993 to 1999 Mr. Little was Vice President and Director of Trooper Technologies Inc. a TSX-V listed company.
Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (TSX-V: GWG) announced the appointment of Jim Davidson as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Davidson was, most recently, Chief Financial Officer with Athabasca Potash Inc. Previously, Mr. Davidson spent 19 years in the finance divisions of Weyerhaeuser in several locations throughout North America.
Yangarra Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: YGR) announced the appointment of James Glessing as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Penny Payne will resign from the position of CFO for the Company, but will continue to provide consulting services to Yangarra on an ongoing basis for the preparation of financial reporting and tax matters. Mr. Glessing’s previous experience includes varying financial roles with Deloitte and Canadian Natural Resources. Mr. Glessing was controller at BlackRock Ventures which was acquired by Shell Canada in 2006. Most recently, he served as CFO and Vice President Finance at North Peace Energy Corp. which was acquired by Southern Pacific Resource Corp.
Huntington Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: HEI) announced that David Dion has been appointed as the Company's Chief Financial Officer.
Canadian Satellite Radio, a new company to be created upon the merger of Sirius Canada and XM Canada, will have Michael Washinushi, the current CFO of XM Canada, become CFO of the new company.
Exploration Orbite V.S.P.A. Inc. (TSX-V: ORT.A) announced that Jacques Bédard has been appointed Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Orbite. His résumé includes terms as Vice President Finance and CFO for companies such as Softimage and ART, and he has also held senior management positions with Microsoft, among others.
Southern Arc Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: SA) announced that Cyrus Driver has joined executive management as interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing Eduard Epshtein. Mr. Driver was founding partner in the firm of Driver Anderson, Chartered Accountants, and is currently a partner of Davidson & Company, Chartered Accountants. He specializes in servicing TSX Venture Exchange listed companies and members of the brokerage community. Mr. Driver currently serves as director and/or chief financial officer for several TSX Venture Exchange companies.
Swiss Re has appointed Jonathan Turner as chief financial officer of its Canadian operations, effective Nov. 22, 2010. Mr. Turner joins Swiss Re from Ernst & Young, where he specialized in both the property and casualty and life and health insurance sectors. He started his career with Ernst & Young in the United Kingdom and has been located in Toronto since 2001.
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move - week ended November 19, 2010
Paragon Pharmacies Limited (TSX-V: PGN) announced the appointment of Kristal Kaye as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Kaye joined the Company in July 2008 as Corporate Controller and she was subsequently appointed Director of Finance and Administration in August 2009.
Sandspring Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SSP) announced the appointment of Scott Issel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing Carmelo Marrelli who has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Issel joined Sandspring in May 2009 as the Controller of GoldHeart Investment Holdings Ltd., a subsidiary company of Sandspring. He assisted in the reverse takeover transaction of Sandspring which served as the Company's Qualifying Transaction for listing on the TSX Venture Exchange. Most recently Mr. Issel served as Controller of Sandspring Resources Inc. and has been instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition to the public capital markets.
Canada Cartage System announced the appointment of David Bacon as the company's Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, he was Chief Financial Officer of SkyPower Corp.
Midlands Minerals Corporation (TSX-V: MEX) announced the appointment of Rakesh Malhotra to the position of Vice President, Finance.
Stroud Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SDR) announced that it has appointed Mirsad Jakubovic as its Chief Financial Officer. Previously, George Coburn, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, also served as the Corporation's acting Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jakubovic is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Medifocus Inc., another TSX-V listed company.
Malaga Inc. (TSX: MLG) announced the appointment of Joey Trombino as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, replacing Pierre Monet who was promoted to President of the Company. Mr. Trombino joined Malaga in February 2009 as Director of Finance. He participated in the Company's development and managed the transition to the International Financial Reporting Standards. Prior to this, Mr. Trombino was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Positron Technologies and worked in several private and public companies in senior roles.
Rogue Resources Inc. (TSX‐V: RRS) announced the appointment of Larry Johnson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company. The Company also announces it has received the resignation of Stephen Pearce as CFO Director.
Craig Wireless Systems Ltd. (TSX: CWG) announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Wesley Thiessen, will be leaving Craig Wireless effective February 28, 2011, to pursue other career opportunities.
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Sandspring Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SSP) announced the appointment of Scott Issel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing Carmelo Marrelli who has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Issel joined Sandspring in May 2009 as the Controller of GoldHeart Investment Holdings Ltd., a subsidiary company of Sandspring. He assisted in the reverse takeover transaction of Sandspring which served as the Company's Qualifying Transaction for listing on the TSX Venture Exchange. Most recently Mr. Issel served as Controller of Sandspring Resources Inc. and has been instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition to the public capital markets.
Canada Cartage System announced the appointment of David Bacon as the company's Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, he was Chief Financial Officer of SkyPower Corp.
Midlands Minerals Corporation (TSX-V: MEX) announced the appointment of Rakesh Malhotra to the position of Vice President, Finance.
Stroud Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SDR) announced that it has appointed Mirsad Jakubovic as its Chief Financial Officer. Previously, George Coburn, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, also served as the Corporation's acting Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jakubovic is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Medifocus Inc., another TSX-V listed company.
Malaga Inc. (TSX: MLG) announced the appointment of Joey Trombino as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, replacing Pierre Monet who was promoted to President of the Company. Mr. Trombino joined Malaga in February 2009 as Director of Finance. He participated in the Company's development and managed the transition to the International Financial Reporting Standards. Prior to this, Mr. Trombino was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Positron Technologies and worked in several private and public companies in senior roles.
Rogue Resources Inc. (TSX‐V: RRS) announced the appointment of Larry Johnson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company. The Company also announces it has received the resignation of Stephen Pearce as CFO Director.
Craig Wireless Systems Ltd. (TSX: CWG) announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Wesley Thiessen, will be leaving Craig Wireless effective February 28, 2011, to pursue other career opportunities.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended November 5, 2010
Boutique iStore has announced that Isabelle Beaulieu has joined Boutique iStore as VP Finance and Operations. Ms. Beaulieu replaces VP Finance Gareth Sargeant. Isabelle is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of corporate experience in Finance, Operations and Information technology in various companies and industries in the Montreal
Lifebank Corp. (TSX-V: LBK) announced the appointment of Jeff Charpentier as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Charpentier replaces Owen Granger, who has resigned as Director and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Treasurer of Lifebank.
BSM Wireless Inc. (TSX-V: GPS) announced the appointment of Jenny Stranges, current Executive Vice President of Finance, as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. Stranges will take over the duties of outgoing CFO Jas Mann who resigned his position earlier this month and is leaving the company effective November 10, 2010.
Leader Energy Services Ltd. (TSX-V: LEA) today announced the appointment of Graham Reid as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Reid will succeed Don Baird as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Reid was Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Norex Exploration Services Inc.
Stoneset Equity Development Corp. (CNSX: SQC) announced the resignation of Stephen Yuen as CFO and the appointment of Anna Lentz as the new CFO.
Malbex Resources Inc. (TSX-V: MBG) announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Derrick Weyrauch, effective January 31, 2011.
ANDINA Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: ADM) announced the appointment of Derrick Weyrauch as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Malbex Resources Inc., a publicly traded gold mining company, and will continue in that capacity until January 31, 2011 to assist Malbex in their transition. Previously, Mr. Weyrauch was the Treasurer and Director of Finance for Gabriel Resources Ltd., also a publicly traded gold mining company.
Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) announced that Ian Fodie has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Fodie replaces Raymond Mitchell. Mr. Fodie has had an extensive career, including most recently serving as President and CEO of Woulfe Mining (TSX-V: WOF), as the CFO for Resinco Capital Partners Inc. (TSX: RIN), and former CFO and VP of Operations at Mainframe Entertainment Inc.
Healthscreen Solutions Inc. ("Healthscreen") (TSX-V: MDU) announce the addition of Anastasia Chodarcewicz as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Chodarcewicz brings domestic and international experience from her seven years with Sirit Inc., a Canadian public technology company.
Forest Gate Energy Inc. (TSX-V: FGE) announced that it has appointed L. Derek Lindsay as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Mr. Lindsay joins Forest Gate from Eloda Corporation, a publicly traded media software company, where he held the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2008 onward. From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Lindsay was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CryoCath Technologies Inc.
Alto Ventures Ltd. (TSX-V: ATV) announced the appointment of Robert Anderson as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer to replace Leonard Schmidt who resigned as CFO.
Stealth Ventures Ltd. (TSX-V: SLV) announced that Roger Harman has been appointed as Stealth's new Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Stealth team Mr. Harman was the Chief Financial Officer at PRD Energy Inc. and the Chief Financial Officer at Canadian Superior Energy Inc. (now Sonde Resources Corp.)
Melcor Developments Ltd. (TSX: MRD), announced that following the resignation of Melcor's CFO, Michael Shabada, Naomi Stefura has assumed the role of Acting Chief Financial Officer and Brett Halford has assumed the position of Acting VP Finance. Both Naomi and Brett will remain in these positions until the CFO position is permanently filled.
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended October 15, 2010
Standard Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: STD) announced the appointment of Neil Burrows as Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
Bowmore Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: BOW) announced the appointment of Martin Nicoletti as Chief Financial Officer. Since 2004, he has been involved with public junior mining companies carrying exploration activities worldwide, with responsibilities in financial controls and reporting. Mr. Nicoletti replaces Richard Grass who acted as interim Chief Financial Officer during a transition period. Mr. Grass will remain as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Athabasca Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: ABM) announced the appointment of Don Hruba as the Company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He most recently served as Vice President, Finance & Administration for a large Canadian publishing and distributing company.
Western Plains Petroleum Ltd. (TSX-V: WPP) announce that Steven Glover has been appointed by the Board of Directors as Vice-President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Glover previously was Vice-President, Finance, with TSX Venture Exchange listed entities Valiant Energy Inc. (2005 - 2006) and Eagle Rock Exploration Ltd. (2006 - 2009). Mr. Glover currently serves as a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Travel Alberta, and also provides consulting financial advisory services to private corporations, partnerships and income trusts. Throughout his career, Mr. Glover has remained active in various professional accounting organizations, serving as a Director of the Canadian Public Accountability Board (2003 - 2005) and as an Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (1984 - 2005).
RTN Stealth Software Inc. (CNSX: RTN, OTCBB: RTNSF, FWB: 8RT) announced that John Doma has been appointed the Company's CFO, following the resignation of Larry Tsang.
Verafin, Inc. announced that Brian G. Whiteway has joined the company as chief financial officer. Prior to Verafin, Mr. Whiteway held positions as vice president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer at International Communications & Navigation (ICAN) Limited. Before ICAN, Mr. Whiteway was senior manager of mergers and acquisitions at Bell - Aliant Inc. He has also held management positions with the Business Development Bank of Canada and Scotiabank.
Blackdog Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: DOG) announced the appointment of James W. White as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. White replaces Linda Legere-Tetzlaff, who has tendered her resignation as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Deploy Technologies Inc. (OTC: DPLY), announced that the company has appointed Wisdom Ncube as Chief Financial Officer of the company.
Merc International Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: MRK) announced the appointment of Michael G. Leskovec to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Leskovec replaces Thomas Pladsen as Chief Financial Officer, who remains as a director. Mr. Leskovec is also the Chief Financial Officer of White Pine Resources Inc., as well as the Financial Control Officer of Northfield Capital Corporation. Most recently, Mr. Leskovec was Corporate Controller and an Officer of Andina Minerals Inc. From May 2007 through September 2008, Mr. Leskovec served as Controller and an Officer of Gold Eagle Mines Ltd which was sold to Goldcorp Inc. in September 2008 for $1.5 billion.
Ridgeline Energy Services Inc. (TSX-V: RLE) announced the appointment of Jim Maldaner as Chief Financial Officer, replacing John Longley. Mr. Maldaner is a Chartered Accountant and a Partner located in the Calgary office of DNTW LLP, Chartered Accountants.
Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced the appointment of Andrew Chen as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Arthur Chien, who will continue as a special advisor to the CEO's office until the end of the year. Before joining Canadian Solar, Mr. Chen served as Chief Financial Officer of different NASDAQ listed companies.
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Bowmore Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: BOW) announced the appointment of Martin Nicoletti as Chief Financial Officer. Since 2004, he has been involved with public junior mining companies carrying exploration activities worldwide, with responsibilities in financial controls and reporting. Mr. Nicoletti replaces Richard Grass who acted as interim Chief Financial Officer during a transition period. Mr. Grass will remain as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Athabasca Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: ABM) announced the appointment of Don Hruba as the Company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He most recently served as Vice President, Finance & Administration for a large Canadian publishing and distributing company.
Western Plains Petroleum Ltd. (TSX-V: WPP) announce that Steven Glover has been appointed by the Board of Directors as Vice-President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Glover previously was Vice-President, Finance, with TSX Venture Exchange listed entities Valiant Energy Inc. (2005 - 2006) and Eagle Rock Exploration Ltd. (2006 - 2009). Mr. Glover currently serves as a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Travel Alberta, and also provides consulting financial advisory services to private corporations, partnerships and income trusts. Throughout his career, Mr. Glover has remained active in various professional accounting organizations, serving as a Director of the Canadian Public Accountability Board (2003 - 2005) and as an Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (1984 - 2005).
RTN Stealth Software Inc. (CNSX: RTN, OTCBB: RTNSF, FWB: 8RT) announced that John Doma has been appointed the Company's CFO, following the resignation of Larry Tsang.
Verafin, Inc. announced that Brian G. Whiteway has joined the company as chief financial officer. Prior to Verafin, Mr. Whiteway held positions as vice president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer at International Communications & Navigation (ICAN) Limited. Before ICAN, Mr. Whiteway was senior manager of mergers and acquisitions at Bell - Aliant Inc. He has also held management positions with the Business Development Bank of Canada and Scotiabank.
Blackdog Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: DOG) announced the appointment of James W. White as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. White replaces Linda Legere-Tetzlaff, who has tendered her resignation as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Deploy Technologies Inc. (OTC: DPLY), announced that the company has appointed Wisdom Ncube as Chief Financial Officer of the company.
Merc International Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: MRK) announced the appointment of Michael G. Leskovec to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Leskovec replaces Thomas Pladsen as Chief Financial Officer, who remains as a director. Mr. Leskovec is also the Chief Financial Officer of White Pine Resources Inc., as well as the Financial Control Officer of Northfield Capital Corporation. Most recently, Mr. Leskovec was Corporate Controller and an Officer of Andina Minerals Inc. From May 2007 through September 2008, Mr. Leskovec served as Controller and an Officer of Gold Eagle Mines Ltd which was sold to Goldcorp Inc. in September 2008 for $1.5 billion.
Ridgeline Energy Services Inc. (TSX-V: RLE) announced the appointment of Jim Maldaner as Chief Financial Officer, replacing John Longley. Mr. Maldaner is a Chartered Accountant and a Partner located in the Calgary office of DNTW LLP, Chartered Accountants.
Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced the appointment of Andrew Chen as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Arthur Chien, who will continue as a special advisor to the CEO's office until the end of the year. Before joining Canadian Solar, Mr. Chen served as Chief Financial Officer of different NASDAQ listed companies.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended October 8, 2010
Prophecy Resource Corp. (TSX-V: PCY, OTCQX: PRPCF, FRANKFURT: 1P2) appointed Derek Liu to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Liu will be replacing Mark Lotz who will be leaving Prophecy to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Lotz will remain during the transition process. Most recently, Mr. Liu was the controller of Silvercorp Metals Inc., a position he held since 2006.
Intermap Technologies Corp. (TSX: IMP) announced the appointment of Nigel Jackson, to the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jackson replaces outgoing vice president and CFO, Brian Musfeldt. Mr. Jackson previously served as Intermap’s vice president finance and secretary from 1996 to 2003. Since March of 2007 Nigel has served as and remains the President Director of PT Exsamap Asia, Intermap's essential data editing Indonesian subsidiary.
PRD Energy Inc. (TSX-V: PRD) announced that Roger Harman, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, is no longer with the Company.
Paget Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: PGS) announced the appointment of April Hashimoto as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Hashimoto has a long, successful career in the mining industry and has held various senior positions, most recently as CFO for Pacific Rim Mining Corp.
SAND Technology Inc. (OTCBB: SNDTF.OB) announced that Tony J. Guiliano will join the company as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Guiliano was previously CFO for Avensys Corporation.
Maudore Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: MAO, OTCBB: MAOMF, FWB: M6L) announced the appointment of Ron Amstutz to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Amstutz is a director and/or secretary-treasurer with a number of companies. Within the mining sector, he has been the Chief Financial Officer of Niocan Inc. since 2006 and has been auditor for the Baskatong Quartz Mine in Quebec for 20 years. Ron Amstutz is a Director and the Treasurer of the Swiss-Canadian Chamber of Commerce and speaks fluent French, English, and Swiss-German.
Northern Rand Resource Corp. (TSX-V: NRR) announced that John Jardine has been appointed to succeed James Grinnell as Chief Financial Officer.
Aberdeen International Inc. (TSX: AAB) announce Ryan Ptolemy has been appointed CFO of the Company. Mr. Ptolemy currently serves as CFO to a number of public companies in the mining sector. Mr. Ptolemy currently serves as CFO to a number of public companies in the mining sector. Stephen Theron is stepping aside as CFO to focus on his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Forbes & Manhattan Coal (TSX:FMC), which recently completed a successful listing on the TSX.
Diamcor Mining Inc. (TSX-V: DMI) announced the appointment of Darren Vucurevich as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Vucurevich has been a director of the Company since July of 2005.
Georgetown Capital Corp. (TSX-V: GET.P) announced that upon completion of an upcoming transaction, Mark Newman will be resigning from his role as Chief Financial Officer.
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Intermap Technologies Corp. (TSX: IMP) announced the appointment of Nigel Jackson, to the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jackson replaces outgoing vice president and CFO, Brian Musfeldt. Mr. Jackson previously served as Intermap’s vice president finance and secretary from 1996 to 2003. Since March of 2007 Nigel has served as and remains the President Director of PT Exsamap Asia, Intermap's essential data editing Indonesian subsidiary.
PRD Energy Inc. (TSX-V: PRD) announced that Roger Harman, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, is no longer with the Company.
Paget Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: PGS) announced the appointment of April Hashimoto as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Hashimoto has a long, successful career in the mining industry and has held various senior positions, most recently as CFO for Pacific Rim Mining Corp.
SAND Technology Inc. (OTCBB: SNDTF.OB) announced that Tony J. Guiliano will join the company as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Guiliano was previously CFO for Avensys Corporation.
Maudore Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: MAO, OTCBB: MAOMF, FWB: M6L) announced the appointment of Ron Amstutz to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Amstutz is a director and/or secretary-treasurer with a number of companies. Within the mining sector, he has been the Chief Financial Officer of Niocan Inc. since 2006 and has been auditor for the Baskatong Quartz Mine in Quebec for 20 years. Ron Amstutz is a Director and the Treasurer of the Swiss-Canadian Chamber of Commerce and speaks fluent French, English, and Swiss-German.
Northern Rand Resource Corp. (TSX-V: NRR) announced that John Jardine has been appointed to succeed James Grinnell as Chief Financial Officer.
Aberdeen International Inc. (TSX: AAB) announce Ryan Ptolemy has been appointed CFO of the Company. Mr. Ptolemy currently serves as CFO to a number of public companies in the mining sector. Mr. Ptolemy currently serves as CFO to a number of public companies in the mining sector. Stephen Theron is stepping aside as CFO to focus on his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Forbes & Manhattan Coal (TSX:FMC), which recently completed a successful listing on the TSX.
Diamcor Mining Inc. (TSX-V: DMI) announced the appointment of Darren Vucurevich as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Vucurevich has been a director of the Company since July of 2005.
Georgetown Capital Corp. (TSX-V: GET.P) announced that upon completion of an upcoming transaction, Mark Newman will be resigning from his role as Chief Financial Officer.
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Sunday, October 3, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended October 1, 2010
Le Centre Financier CGE Inc., a Fund Manager, announced the appointment of Isabelle Gauthier as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Tenth Power Technologies Corp. (TSX-V: TPI) announced the appointment of John Ng as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ng joins Tenth Power from Schneider Power where he served as CFO during a successful IPO in 2008 and subsequent sale to a U. S. renewable energy company in early 2010. Prior to that, he was CFO at Telehop Communications Inc.
Seprotech Systems Incorporated (TSX-V: SET) announced that Ian Malone has been appointed as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), taking over the functions of Matthew Anderson who was appointed Interim CFO on the 1st of July 2009. Mr. Malone has served as Chief Financial Officer at publicly-traded biomedical companies including Millenium Biologix and World Heart Corporation. In addition, Mr. Malone previously held executive positions with a Swiss-based global financial institution, and at Jennerex, Inc a privately owned cancer biotherapeutics company.
Yalian Steel Corporation (TSX-V: YL) announced that Ms. Lan Shangguan has been appointed as the Company's chief financial officer (CFO) and corporate secretary, replacing Murray Flanigan, who has served as CFO and corporate secretary since January, 2010. Ms. Shangguan has also served as a controller and as a CFO for a number of Canadian public companies including a company that was a United States SEC registrant.
SolutionInc Technologies Limited (TSX-V: STL) announced the appointment of Andy MacDougall as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining SolutionInc, Mr. MacDougall was a CFO consultant, Partner with Grant Thornton LLP, and Vice-President with PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
The Futura Loyalty Group Inc. (TSX-V: FUT) announced that David Campbell has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr. Campbell joined Futura in January 2007 when he became a board member and chair of the audit committee. He will remain as a board member, but will relinquish his position on the audit committee. Mr. Campbell will assume the role from Darryl Kleebaum who has been the CFO of the Company since October, 2007. Mr. Campbell has been CFO of three early stage technology companies over the last 12 years, each of which he helped take public. Most recently he was a managing partner of Belweather Capital Partners Inc., a Toronto based early stage investment fund and advisory services firm. Mr. Campbell joined Futura in January 2007 when he became a board member and chair of the audit committee. He will remain as a board member, but will relinquish his position on the audit committee.
Alexander Nubia International Inc. (TSX-V: AAN) announced the appointment of Donald McGillivray Cameron as the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. (TSX-V: SSS) announced the appointment of Michael Cook as Chief Financial Officer.
Medallion Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: MDL) announced that it has appointed Thomas Arnould as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company. Most recently, Thomas has worked as a CFO of a private strategic-marketing firm, as a principal with Adler Business Solutions Inc and as the CFO of Securefact Inc. In addition, Mr. Arnould consults with other companies on finance and accounting matters.
GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSX-V: GQC, FRANKFURT: M1W) announced the appointment of Paul Robertson as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Robertson is with Quantum Advisory Partners, LLP, an accounting firm that specializes in CFO services. Mr. Robertson has been appointed to succeed Ford Cannon.
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Tenth Power Technologies Corp. (TSX-V: TPI) announced the appointment of John Ng as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ng joins Tenth Power from Schneider Power where he served as CFO during a successful IPO in 2008 and subsequent sale to a U. S. renewable energy company in early 2010. Prior to that, he was CFO at Telehop Communications Inc.
Seprotech Systems Incorporated (TSX-V: SET) announced that Ian Malone has been appointed as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), taking over the functions of Matthew Anderson who was appointed Interim CFO on the 1st of July 2009. Mr. Malone has served as Chief Financial Officer at publicly-traded biomedical companies including Millenium Biologix and World Heart Corporation. In addition, Mr. Malone previously held executive positions with a Swiss-based global financial institution, and at Jennerex, Inc a privately owned cancer biotherapeutics company.
Yalian Steel Corporation (TSX-V: YL) announced that Ms. Lan Shangguan has been appointed as the Company's chief financial officer (CFO) and corporate secretary, replacing Murray Flanigan, who has served as CFO and corporate secretary since January, 2010. Ms. Shangguan has also served as a controller and as a CFO for a number of Canadian public companies including a company that was a United States SEC registrant.
SolutionInc Technologies Limited (TSX-V: STL) announced the appointment of Andy MacDougall as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining SolutionInc, Mr. MacDougall was a CFO consultant, Partner with Grant Thornton LLP, and Vice-President with PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
The Futura Loyalty Group Inc. (TSX-V: FUT) announced that David Campbell has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr. Campbell joined Futura in January 2007 when he became a board member and chair of the audit committee. He will remain as a board member, but will relinquish his position on the audit committee. Mr. Campbell will assume the role from Darryl Kleebaum who has been the CFO of the Company since October, 2007. Mr. Campbell has been CFO of three early stage technology companies over the last 12 years, each of which he helped take public. Most recently he was a managing partner of Belweather Capital Partners Inc., a Toronto based early stage investment fund and advisory services firm. Mr. Campbell joined Futura in January 2007 when he became a board member and chair of the audit committee. He will remain as a board member, but will relinquish his position on the audit committee.
Alexander Nubia International Inc. (TSX-V: AAN) announced the appointment of Donald McGillivray Cameron as the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. (TSX-V: SSS) announced the appointment of Michael Cook as Chief Financial Officer.
Medallion Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: MDL) announced that it has appointed Thomas Arnould as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company. Most recently, Thomas has worked as a CFO of a private strategic-marketing firm, as a principal with Adler Business Solutions Inc and as the CFO of Securefact Inc. In addition, Mr. Arnould consults with other companies on finance and accounting matters.
GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSX-V: GQC, FRANKFURT: M1W) announced the appointment of Paul Robertson as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Robertson is with Quantum Advisory Partners, LLP, an accounting firm that specializes in CFO services. Mr. Robertson has been appointed to succeed Ford Cannon.
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended September 17, 2010
Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) announced the appointment of John O'Neill as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. O'Neill will take over as Chief Financial Officer from Paul Zavesov, who will be transitioning to a senior role in Business Development. Mr. O'Neill previously worked with EGB Consulting, Homeland Renewable Energy, Environmental Power Corporation, Constellation NewEnergy, and KPMG.
Maple Leaf Reforestation Inc. (TSX-V: MPE) announced that Daniel Chu has resigned as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Director. Mr. Chu’s vacancy as Maple Leaf’s CFO and Director will be filled by Mr. Derek Liu.
Green Swan Capital Corp. (TSX-V: GSW.P) announced the appointment of Daniel Hilton as Director and CFO. Daniel is currently Executive Director of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was previously the Director of Finance and Administration, Research and Development for World Heart Corporation and a co-founder and CFO of Kids Futures Ltd. Daniel was formerly the Vice-President Finance and Technology and Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development & Administration of Enablence Technologies Inc.
Equal Energy Ltd. (TSX: EQU, NYSE: EQU) announced that Dell Chapman has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Chapman was most recently the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Berens Energy Ltd. Prior to that, he held various senior finance positions with a number of oil and gas companies, including Suncor Energy Inc. and Gulf Canada Resources Limited.
Canada Lithium Corp. (TSX: CLQ; U.S. OTCQX: CLQMF) announced that Germaine Coombs, formerly Corporate Controller with FNX Mining Company, has joined as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to FNX Mining, Ms. Coombs worked with Iron Ore Company of Canada.
White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX-V: WPR) announced the appointment of Michael G. Leskovec to the position of Chief Financial Officer, replacing Mario Miranda. Mr. Leskovec is the Financial Control Officer of Northfield Capital Corporation, a publicly traded, TSX-V listed investment holding company with investment interests primarily in the resource sector. Previously, Mr. Leskovec was Corporate Controller and an Officer of Andina Minerals Inc., Controller and an Officer of Gold Eagle Mines Ltd., and Audit and Assurance Manager at Smith Nixon LLP.
SAND Technology Inc. (OTCBB: SNDTF.OB) announced that Bruno Martel, previously announced as incoming Chief Financial Officer, will no longer be joining the company.
Palko Environmental Ltd. (TSX: PLK) announced the appointment of Corey Zahn as VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer, replacing the interim CFO, Susan McClinton. Mr. Zahn's latest position was VP Finance and CFO with Century Oilfield Services Ltd., which was recently acquired by Calfrac Well Services Ltd. Prior to this, Mr. Zahn worked with KPMG LLP as a Senior Manager.
Feronia Inc. (TSX-V: FRN) announced the appointment of Georgina Cotton as Chief Financial Officer.
WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW) announced that Andrew Morden, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Morden previously worked with Intrinsyc Software and Digital Dispatch Systems, Internet Marketing Center, Intrawest Corporation, SAP Canada and KPMG.
Bitterroot Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: BTT) announced the appointment of Barney Magnusson as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Magnusson is currently a director of SilverCrest Mines Inc. and Goldsource Mines Inc.
Romarco Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: R) announced that Fraser Sinclair has resigned as Senior Vice President and CFO of Romarco Minerals effective October 8, 2010. Joe Romagnolo, the Company's Corporate Controller, has been appointed Interim CFO.
Antioquia Gold Inc. (TSX-V: AGD) announced the appointment of JoAnne Dorval-Dronyk as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms Dorval-Dronyk replaces Robert C. James who left the Company.
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Maple Leaf Reforestation Inc. (TSX-V: MPE) announced that Daniel Chu has resigned as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Director. Mr. Chu’s vacancy as Maple Leaf’s CFO and Director will be filled by Mr. Derek Liu.
Green Swan Capital Corp. (TSX-V: GSW.P) announced the appointment of Daniel Hilton as Director and CFO. Daniel is currently Executive Director of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was previously the Director of Finance and Administration, Research and Development for World Heart Corporation and a co-founder and CFO of Kids Futures Ltd. Daniel was formerly the Vice-President Finance and Technology and Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development & Administration of Enablence Technologies Inc.
Equal Energy Ltd. (TSX: EQU, NYSE: EQU) announced that Dell Chapman has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Chapman was most recently the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Berens Energy Ltd. Prior to that, he held various senior finance positions with a number of oil and gas companies, including Suncor Energy Inc. and Gulf Canada Resources Limited.
Canada Lithium Corp. (TSX: CLQ; U.S. OTCQX: CLQMF) announced that Germaine Coombs, formerly Corporate Controller with FNX Mining Company, has joined as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to FNX Mining, Ms. Coombs worked with Iron Ore Company of Canada.
White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX-V: WPR) announced the appointment of Michael G. Leskovec to the position of Chief Financial Officer, replacing Mario Miranda. Mr. Leskovec is the Financial Control Officer of Northfield Capital Corporation, a publicly traded, TSX-V listed investment holding company with investment interests primarily in the resource sector. Previously, Mr. Leskovec was Corporate Controller and an Officer of Andina Minerals Inc., Controller and an Officer of Gold Eagle Mines Ltd., and Audit and Assurance Manager at Smith Nixon LLP.
SAND Technology Inc. (OTCBB: SNDTF.OB) announced that Bruno Martel, previously announced as incoming Chief Financial Officer, will no longer be joining the company.
Palko Environmental Ltd. (TSX: PLK) announced the appointment of Corey Zahn as VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer, replacing the interim CFO, Susan McClinton. Mr. Zahn's latest position was VP Finance and CFO with Century Oilfield Services Ltd., which was recently acquired by Calfrac Well Services Ltd. Prior to this, Mr. Zahn worked with KPMG LLP as a Senior Manager.
Feronia Inc. (TSX-V: FRN) announced the appointment of Georgina Cotton as Chief Financial Officer.
WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW) announced that Andrew Morden, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Morden previously worked with Intrinsyc Software and Digital Dispatch Systems, Internet Marketing Center, Intrawest Corporation, SAP Canada and KPMG.
Bitterroot Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: BTT) announced the appointment of Barney Magnusson as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Magnusson is currently a director of SilverCrest Mines Inc. and Goldsource Mines Inc.
Romarco Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: R) announced that Fraser Sinclair has resigned as Senior Vice President and CFO of Romarco Minerals effective October 8, 2010. Joe Romagnolo, the Company's Corporate Controller, has been appointed Interim CFO.
Antioquia Gold Inc. (TSX-V: AGD) announced the appointment of JoAnne Dorval-Dronyk as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms Dorval-Dronyk replaces Robert C. James who left the Company.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended September 10, 2010
Provident Energy Trust (TSX: PVE.UN, NYSE: PVX) announced that Brent Heagy has been appointed Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") effective October 1, 2010. Brent will succeed Mark Walker who, as previously announced, will be stepping down from the role effective September 30, 2010. Mr. Heagy was most recently Chief Financial Officer of a Calgary based mid-sized Energy Trust. Prior to that, he was Chief Risk Officer for EnCana Corporation in Calgary, Chief Financial Officer for PanCanadian Energy Corporation's US operations based in Houston, Texas and began his career with Coopers & Lybrand in Calgary.
Catch the Wind Ltd. (TSX-V: CTW) announced that Robin Roge has been appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, succeeding David Samuels. Since 2009, Robin has served as Director of Accounting of the Company and has performed its Controller function.
NexGen Financial LP announced that Abe Goenka has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer adding to his current responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer. Moira Saganski, a founding shareholder of NexGen, has relinquished her CFO responsibilities and will continue to work with the firm in fund administration.
Corvus Gold Inc. (TSX: KOR) announced the appointment of Michael Kinley as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Michael started his career with KPMG, where he became a partner in 1981. Since 1993, Mike has been the president of Winslow Associates Management & Communications Inc., a private consulting firm which provides accounting and regulatory support services to junior public companies.
Silver Dragon Resources Inc. (OTCBB: SDRG.OB) announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Sherman as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. He is a director of several companies, as well as chief financial officer of a TSX-listed company.
Pioneering Technology Corp. (TSX-V: PTE) announced that Peter Knee has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He most recently served as CFO for Citicapital, a large equipment finance company wholly owned by Citigroup until its recent sale to GE Capital
Intermap Technologies Corporation (TSX: IMP) announced the resignation of Brian Musfeldt from the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President.
Avante Security Corp. (TSX-V: ASY) announced that Raghu Sampath was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Prior to joining Avante, Mr. Sampath spent seven years at Sapphire Technologies Canada (formerly CNC Global limited), Canada's largest IT Staffing Company where he was responsible for all finance and accounting functions of the company.
Vivonet Inc. announced the appointment of Jim MacCallum as Chief Financial Officer. Jim will be replacing Kevin Falk, who assumed the role of interim Chief Finance Officer in October 2008. Kevin has transitioned into the role of Chief Product Officer at Vivonet. Prior to joining Vivonet, Jim was Vice President of Finance for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT). He has also held similar positions at Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) as Controller, Global Customer Financial Services and at PMC-Sierra Inc. (NASDAQ:PMCS) as Controller of Operations.
Cequence Energy Ltd. (TSX: CQE) announced the appointment of David Gillis as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
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Catch the Wind Ltd. (TSX-V: CTW) announced that Robin Roge has been appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, succeeding David Samuels. Since 2009, Robin has served as Director of Accounting of the Company and has performed its Controller function.
NexGen Financial LP announced that Abe Goenka has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer adding to his current responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer. Moira Saganski, a founding shareholder of NexGen, has relinquished her CFO responsibilities and will continue to work with the firm in fund administration.
Corvus Gold Inc. (TSX: KOR) announced the appointment of Michael Kinley as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Michael started his career with KPMG, where he became a partner in 1981. Since 1993, Mike has been the president of Winslow Associates Management & Communications Inc., a private consulting firm which provides accounting and regulatory support services to junior public companies.
Silver Dragon Resources Inc. (OTCBB: SDRG.OB) announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Sherman as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. He is a director of several companies, as well as chief financial officer of a TSX-listed company.
Pioneering Technology Corp. (TSX-V: PTE) announced that Peter Knee has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He most recently served as CFO for Citicapital, a large equipment finance company wholly owned by Citigroup until its recent sale to GE Capital
Intermap Technologies Corporation (TSX: IMP) announced the resignation of Brian Musfeldt from the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President.
Avante Security Corp. (TSX-V: ASY) announced that Raghu Sampath was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Prior to joining Avante, Mr. Sampath spent seven years at Sapphire Technologies Canada (formerly CNC Global limited), Canada's largest IT Staffing Company where he was responsible for all finance and accounting functions of the company.
Vivonet Inc. announced the appointment of Jim MacCallum as Chief Financial Officer. Jim will be replacing Kevin Falk, who assumed the role of interim Chief Finance Officer in October 2008. Kevin has transitioned into the role of Chief Product Officer at Vivonet. Prior to joining Vivonet, Jim was Vice President of Finance for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT). He has also held similar positions at Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) as Controller, Global Customer Financial Services and at PMC-Sierra Inc. (NASDAQ:PMCS) as Controller of Operations.
Cequence Energy Ltd. (TSX: CQE) announced the appointment of David Gillis as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Founderitis
foun-der-i-tis [fown-der-eye-tis]
- noun
an entrepreneur that has grown a business from startup, facing insurmountable odds, that cannot understand that the world has changed around him and that he needs to face up to the reality that if things don't change, the business will die.
Last week I interviewed an executive that is currently looking for a new opportunity. Since he left his previous employer, he has been subject to a number of consulting mandates where the businesses were paralyzed by founderitis. I thank him for sharing this term with me.
Is there a cure for founderitis?
In many cases, the cure requires a founder to realize that they have founderitis. Most often with founderitis, the disease will not let them realize that they have it.
This is because most founders believe that they can fix their business problems. They've fixed problems before - They can fix them again. They feel that outsiders don't know their business like they do, so they cannot really help.
A major symptom of founderitis is the need to be in control. For many entrepreneurs, their business defines them to such a great extent that they cannot believe (or do not want to believe) that their business can do better without their omnipotent control.
So, they live their lives trying to own 100% of a pond (or puddle) as opposed to a lesser but significant portion of a lake (or an ocean).
There is a cure - it requires going through the realization that others may be able to help them achieve their goals. It also requires building a team of management and advisors, or even a board of advisors, to be able to see clearly and come up with a strategy to continue to grow and thrive.
Most successful long-term entrepreneurs have surrounded themselves with management and advisors to allow them to achieve the success they have worked so hard for.
- noun
an entrepreneur that has grown a business from startup, facing insurmountable odds, that cannot understand that the world has changed around him and that he needs to face up to the reality that if things don't change, the business will die.
Last week I interviewed an executive that is currently looking for a new opportunity. Since he left his previous employer, he has been subject to a number of consulting mandates where the businesses were paralyzed by founderitis. I thank him for sharing this term with me.
Is there a cure for founderitis?
In many cases, the cure requires a founder to realize that they have founderitis. Most often with founderitis, the disease will not let them realize that they have it.
This is because most founders believe that they can fix their business problems. They've fixed problems before - They can fix them again. They feel that outsiders don't know their business like they do, so they cannot really help.
A major symptom of founderitis is the need to be in control. For many entrepreneurs, their business defines them to such a great extent that they cannot believe (or do not want to believe) that their business can do better without their omnipotent control.
So, they live their lives trying to own 100% of a pond (or puddle) as opposed to a lesser but significant portion of a lake (or an ocean).
There is a cure - it requires going through the realization that others may be able to help them achieve their goals. It also requires building a team of management and advisors, or even a board of advisors, to be able to see clearly and come up with a strategy to continue to grow and thrive.
Most successful long-term entrepreneurs have surrounded themselves with management and advisors to allow them to achieve the success they have worked so hard for.
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