Companies with CFOs on the Move this week include: Mediterranean Resources Ltd., Sequoia Energy Inc., Squash Canada, Superior Mining International Corporation, Keegan Resources Inc., Labopharm Inc., Indigo Books & Music Inc., Tree Island Wire Income Fund, Phoenix Oilfield Hauling Inc., Martinrea International Inc., Healthscreen Solutions Inc., PRD Energy Inc., Coalcorp Mining Inc., IBI Group Inc., Firebird Resources Inc.
Mediterranean Resources Ltd. (TSX: MNR, Frankfurt: MHM1) announced that Winnie Wong (of Pacific Opportunity Capital Ltd.) has resigned from her position of Chief Financial Officer to allow for the appointment of Ann Fehr as the new Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Fehr has several years of experience with the implementation and use of International Financial Reporting Systems which will greatly aid the Company in its transition to IFRS.
Sequoia Energy Inc. announced that Veteran finance executive Wes Thiessen has joined the Company as its new Chief Financial Officer. President and CEO Ron Diduch, was managing the CFO tasks in addition to his strategic duties prior to this hire. Mr. Thiessen recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Craig Wireless Systems Ltd. and also gained international experience with Ridley Inc., a multinational manufacturing company.
Squash Canada announced the appointment of Ann Marie Reinson of Edmonton, Alberta as the new Vice President of Finance for Squash Canada. Ann Marie, has been involved in the game of Squash for the past 25 years; some of her experiences included the chair of the 2006 Women’s World Team Squash Championships, chair of the Royal Glenora Squash Committee and the Women’s High Performance liaison for Squash Canada from 1999 – 2003. Ms. Reinson, currently works for multinational pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. Ann Marie has been appointed V.P. of Finance for 1 ½ year term.
Superior Mining International Corporation (TSX-V: SUI) announced the appointment of Brian Richardson as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Richardson previously worked for Ernst & Young in Toronto and in Hong Kong and currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of TSX listed Southern Arc Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: SA) and CNSX listed Bryant Resources Inc. (CNSX: BYR).
Keegan Resources Inc. (TSX: KGN, NYSE Amex: KGN) announced the appointment of Greg McCunn as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. McCunn’s background includes technical, operational, corporate development and financial roles with Teck, Placer Dome, and several junior mining companies in Canada and Australia. He most recently spent three years as CFO of Farallon Mining Ltd. Mr. McCunn played an integral role in the friendly take-over of Farallon in January 2011 by Nyrstar NV. Prior to Farallon Mr. McCunn was Vice President, Project Development for Zincore Metals. Tony Ricci has been holding dual positions as both CFO and Corporate Secretary. Due to significant growth within the Company as it continues its advancement; the need has arisen to divide these roles into two positions with Mr. Ricci continuing as Corporate Secretary and Executive Vice President.
Labopharm Inc. (TSX: DDS, NASDAQ: DDSS) announced that Sylvain Guénette has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Guénette joined Labopharm as Controller in 2002 and was most recently Vice President and Corporate Controller. Before joining Labopharm, Mr. Guénette was Corporate Controller at Les Systèmes Proxima Ltée and Director of Finance and Operations at the Montreal office of Nurun Inc. Mr. Guenette has also held various finance and accounting positions within the Quebecor Group.
Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX: IDG) announced the appointment of Kay Brekken, Senior Vice President, Finance to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Brekken succeeds outgoing CFO and COO Jim McGill who will remain with Indigo in the COO role until July. Ms. Brekken has been with Indigo since 2003, most recently as Chief Accounting Officer.
Tree Island Wire Income Fund (TSX:TIL.UN) announced that Brian Irving, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer has tendered his resignation and that Nancy Davies, the current Corporate Controller, has been appointed Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Davies has been with Tree Island since 2008. Previously, she held positions as Audit Manager at Ernst and Young LLP, Manager SOX Financial Reporting at Placer Dome and Vice President Internal Audit at CHC Helicopter Corporation.
Phoenix Oilfield Hauling Inc. (TSX-V:PHN) announced that Doug Eger, Chief Financial Officer, has announced his resignation to pursue other business interests.
Martinrea International Inc. (TSX: MRE) announced the appointment of Fred Di Tosto as Chief Financial Officer of Martinrea, replacing Nick Orlando. Mr. Di Tosto joined the Company in June 2010 as Vice President of Finance.
Healthscreen Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: MDU), announced that Isabella Cattelan will be joining Healthscreen as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Cattelan brings domestic and international experience from her eight years with Maritz Canada Inc. as CFO and EVP, Maritz Europa Limited as CFO and European SVP Group Services. She also served three years as the CFO for CTVglobemedia Publishing Inc. (The Globe and Mail).
PRD Energy Inc. (TSX-V: PRD) announced the appointment of Jeff Scott as Vice President, Finance. Mr. Scott joins PRD from Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance. Mr. Scott has previous experience in the Audit and Assurance practice of Ernst & Young with both junior and senior oil and gas companies.
Coalcorp Mining Inc. (NEX: CCJ.H) announced the appointment of Robert Dietrich to its Board of Directors. Mr. Dietrich, is currently Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Timminco Limited, (TSX: TIM). Mr Dietrich has also served on various national committees of Financial Executives International (FEI) Canada. Steven Cresswell will assume the responsibility as the Chief Financial Officer of Coalcorp. Previously he held the position of Chief Financial Officer for Tiberon Minerals PTE, a Singaporean company developing a polymetallic mine in Northern Vietnam. In addition to his Asian experience, Mr. Cresswell has a broad base of international experience having worked in North, South and Central America.
IBI Group Inc. (TSX: IBG) announced the appointment of Michel Poitras as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Poitras replaces Allan Kamerman, who is departing IBI Group Inc. Mr. Poitras is a member of the Executive Committee of IBI Group, he holds the position of Vice-President - Finance with IBI/DAA Group in Montreal, as well as with the Beijing and Shanghai offices. He participated in the integration of Daniel Arbour & Associates into IBI Group in 2006, and was also responsible for implementing the ISO 9001:2000 certification. Prior to joining the IBI/DAA group, Mr. Poitras was a partner with Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton.
Firebird Resources Inc. (TSX-V: FIX) announced the appointment of Stephen Gledhill as CFO and Secretary effective immediately, replacing Garth Sinclaire. Mr. Gledhill acts as CFO of a number of emerging resource companies and is a partner in RG Mining Investments Inc., a mineral project generation and services company.
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Kvetches from the Trenches - Job Seeker Complaints [Q1 2011]
Being a mid-level financial manager looking for work in this market is still tough. It has been for a while. When we have heart to heart discussions with these capable people, we hear many complaints. Here are some of them.
Complaints about Companies:
Companies are low-balling: Candidates feel that companies are taking advantage, and paying less for positions that should have a higher salary. One candidate we spoke with believes that companies are offering salaries that are 15-20% less then they feel they should be paid for the level of work required. Job seekers are frustrated with this price differential.
“I would rather work with an external recruiter”: Some candidates have told us that they would prefer to work with a recruiter they trust, rather than work directly with the hiring company. They feel they get more complete and reliable information in the search from an external recruiter.
Companies are taking too long to make a decision: During the height of the recession this was the most difficult issue with companies that were looking to hire. Now that we are passed those lows and on the way to recovery, companies are still taking too long to make decisions. Not only does time make it more difficult for companies to hire the best people (because the best candidates will not wait for them), companies are not helping their market reputation.
Getting stuck in HR Hell: The job-seeker hears about a job that sounds ideal for them. They send their resume in, because that is what they believe they are supposed to do. And then they wait. And wait. They wait for whoever is in charge of the company resume inbox to actually read their resume, understand what they do, and put them to the top of the pile. Good luck – you have now entered HR Hell. Most of the time, the person clearing the inbox and doing the initial assessment has no real clue as to what to look for in the resume. At best, they are working off a key word list.
Complaints about Recruiters:
Job seekers are not only frustrated with companies; they are frustrated with some recruiters too. Job seekers we have spoken with generally like recruiters, but not all of them. Here are some of their complaints.
Recruiters that don’t understand what I do: “When I have to explain what I do to a recruiter who doesn’t understand what I do, how can I be sure that she is representing me properly to the company?”
Recruiters that blast me: “I can’t stand when a recruiter presents me to a company that I did not give them permission to do so.”
Recruiters that don’t understand my market: “When I see area code XXX on my call display, I cringe. Those [Unnamed Large City] recruiters are the worst. They don’t have a clue about the market I live in.”
Recruiters that call me for roles that I said I wasn’t interested in: “I told the recruiter I was not interested in an internal audit position. Why do they keep calling me about internal audit roles?”
On the positive side, most of the job seekers we spoke with said that their complaints about recruiters are limited to a small number of them. Most recruiters, they feel, are reputable and provide quality service.
When I asked one job seeker whether he dealt with recruiters he would prefer not to deal with, he said: “I’m actively looking for a job. If a recruiter I don’t like to work with has a job opportunity for me, how can I pass up working with them? I need a job. I just hold my nose.”
Complaints about Companies:
Companies are low-balling: Candidates feel that companies are taking advantage, and paying less for positions that should have a higher salary. One candidate we spoke with believes that companies are offering salaries that are 15-20% less then they feel they should be paid for the level of work required. Job seekers are frustrated with this price differential.
“I would rather work with an external recruiter”: Some candidates have told us that they would prefer to work with a recruiter they trust, rather than work directly with the hiring company. They feel they get more complete and reliable information in the search from an external recruiter.
Companies are taking too long to make a decision: During the height of the recession this was the most difficult issue with companies that were looking to hire. Now that we are passed those lows and on the way to recovery, companies are still taking too long to make decisions. Not only does time make it more difficult for companies to hire the best people (because the best candidates will not wait for them), companies are not helping their market reputation.
Getting stuck in HR Hell: The job-seeker hears about a job that sounds ideal for them. They send their resume in, because that is what they believe they are supposed to do. And then they wait. And wait. They wait for whoever is in charge of the company resume inbox to actually read their resume, understand what they do, and put them to the top of the pile. Good luck – you have now entered HR Hell. Most of the time, the person clearing the inbox and doing the initial assessment has no real clue as to what to look for in the resume. At best, they are working off a key word list.
Complaints about Recruiters:
Job seekers are not only frustrated with companies; they are frustrated with some recruiters too. Job seekers we have spoken with generally like recruiters, but not all of them. Here are some of their complaints.
Recruiters that don’t understand what I do: “When I have to explain what I do to a recruiter who doesn’t understand what I do, how can I be sure that she is representing me properly to the company?”
Recruiters that blast me: “I can’t stand when a recruiter presents me to a company that I did not give them permission to do so.”
Recruiters that don’t understand my market: “When I see area code XXX on my call display, I cringe. Those [Unnamed Large City] recruiters are the worst. They don’t have a clue about the market I live in.”
Recruiters that call me for roles that I said I wasn’t interested in: “I told the recruiter I was not interested in an internal audit position. Why do they keep calling me about internal audit roles?”
On the positive side, most of the job seekers we spoke with said that their complaints about recruiters are limited to a small number of them. Most recruiters, they feel, are reputable and provide quality service.
When I asked one job seeker whether he dealt with recruiters he would prefer not to deal with, he said: “I’m actively looking for a job. If a recruiter I don’t like to work with has a job opportunity for me, how can I pass up working with them? I need a job. I just hold my nose.”
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ending February 4, 2011
Companies with CFOs on the Move this week include: Aegis Investment Management (Golf), Inc., Biosign Technologies Inc., Bear Creek Mining, New West Energy Services Inc., Healthscreen Solutions Inc. , Endeavour Mining Corporation, BioWest Therapeutics Inc., Border Petroleum Corp., Touchstone Exploration Inc., Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
Aegis Investment Management (Golf), Inc. (TSX-V: AIM) announced the appointment of David B. Gordon as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer. Acting Chief Financial Officer, Michael Levy, has relinquished his Chief Financial Officer duties as Mr. Gordon assumes his new role allowing Mr. Levy more time to attend to his duties as Aegis's Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Gordon is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of management experience, primarily in the software products and services industry, including CFO at The Software MacKiev Company and Swatchbox Technologies. Prior roles include Vice President of Finance and Operations for Queues Enforth Development, Inc.
Biosign Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: BIO) announced the formal appointment of Scott Worthington as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Worthington has over 30 years of senior financial and executive management experience, including 9 years at Dell Computer Corporation, where he held numerous positions including Chief Financial Officer of the Canadian subsidiary. From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Worthington was Chief Financial Officer of NetShelter Technology Media. Prior to NetShelter, Mr. Worthington served as WaveRider Communication Inc.'s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for eight years.
Bear Creek Mining (TSX-V: BCM) announced that Brad Blacketor has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing Steve Krause. During the past 2 years, Mr. Blacketor has served as a financial consultant providing contract financial and accounting services to the mining industry. Previously, he was Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Metallica Resources Inc. Prior to Metallica, Mr. Blacketor served as Chief Financial Officer of MinCorp Ltd., and held senior management positions with Pincock, Allen & Holt, Inc. and Touche, Ross & Co.
New West Energy Services Inc. (TSX-V: NWE) announced that Pardeep Sibia has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Richard J. Collens has stepped down as the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation but has been appointed the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, New West Drilling Fluids Inc. ("NWDF").
Healthscreen Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: MDU) announced that Anastasia Chodarcewicz, Heathscreen's Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the Company. The Company expects to fill the roles of Chief Financial Officer within the next few months.
Endeavour Mining Corporation (TSX: EDV) announced that Christian Milau will assume the position of CFO of Endeavour effective April 1, 2011. His international background has spanned over 12 years including most recently as Vice President, Treasurer of New Gold Inc. a TSX and AMEX listed intermediate gold producer with operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Australia and development projects in Canada and Chile. Prior to this he was a Vice President with Deloitte & Touche LLP Corporate Finance and BNP Paribas Corporate Finance, in Canada and the U.K. respectively, where he advised on public and private company mergers and acquisitions and equity transactions. Bill Koutsouras has advised Endeavour that his decision to resign as CFO will be effective March 31, 2011.
BioWest Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: BWE) announced that Ann Fehr has been appointed as chief financial officer of the Company. She currently serves as chief financial officer for Global Minerals Ltd., New High Ridge Resources and Global Uranium. Jeff Charpentier has resigned from his position as chief financial officer of the Company to pursue other career opportunities.
Border Petroleum Corp. (TSX-V: BOR), announced the appointment of Ying Yuen as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Prior to his appointment with Border, Mr. Yuen served as Chief Financial Officer and was a founding shareholder of Bountiful Resources Inc., a private oil and gas exploration and production company with core areas in the Red Earth and Garrington areas of Alberta, which was sold to Barrick Energy Inc. in May 2010. Mr. Yuen has also served as Chief Financial Officer for a number of private and public oil and gas and oil and gas services companies since 1998. Mr. Yuen replaces Gerry Mendyk, who has taken the position of Chief Executive Officer of a Calgary based oil and gas services company. Mr. Mendyk will continue to assist Border on a consulting basis with respect to the transition.
Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: TAB.U) announced the appointment of Gregory Marr as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Marr has served as Chief Financial Officer and Director of several private and public companies, particularly oil and gas companies that are or have been listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM, DPM.WT, DPM.WT.A) announced that Stephanie Anderson is stepping down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company ("CFO"), effective February 28, 2011, following the announcement of its 2010 year-end financial results. The search for the next CFO, during this important period of growth, is underway. Patrick Lim, Director, Finance and Global Controller of the Company, will be appointed Interim CFO until the search for a successor has been concluded.
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Aegis Investment Management (Golf), Inc. (TSX-V: AIM) announced the appointment of David B. Gordon as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer. Acting Chief Financial Officer, Michael Levy, has relinquished his Chief Financial Officer duties as Mr. Gordon assumes his new role allowing Mr. Levy more time to attend to his duties as Aegis's Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Gordon is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of management experience, primarily in the software products and services industry, including CFO at The Software MacKiev Company and Swatchbox Technologies. Prior roles include Vice President of Finance and Operations for Queues Enforth Development, Inc.
Biosign Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: BIO) announced the formal appointment of Scott Worthington as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Worthington has over 30 years of senior financial and executive management experience, including 9 years at Dell Computer Corporation, where he held numerous positions including Chief Financial Officer of the Canadian subsidiary. From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Worthington was Chief Financial Officer of NetShelter Technology Media. Prior to NetShelter, Mr. Worthington served as WaveRider Communication Inc.'s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for eight years.
Bear Creek Mining (TSX-V: BCM) announced that Brad Blacketor has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing Steve Krause. During the past 2 years, Mr. Blacketor has served as a financial consultant providing contract financial and accounting services to the mining industry. Previously, he was Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Metallica Resources Inc. Prior to Metallica, Mr. Blacketor served as Chief Financial Officer of MinCorp Ltd., and held senior management positions with Pincock, Allen & Holt, Inc. and Touche, Ross & Co.
New West Energy Services Inc. (TSX-V: NWE) announced that Pardeep Sibia has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Richard J. Collens has stepped down as the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation but has been appointed the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, New West Drilling Fluids Inc. ("NWDF").
Healthscreen Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: MDU) announced that Anastasia Chodarcewicz, Heathscreen's Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the Company. The Company expects to fill the roles of Chief Financial Officer within the next few months.
Endeavour Mining Corporation (TSX: EDV) announced that Christian Milau will assume the position of CFO of Endeavour effective April 1, 2011. His international background has spanned over 12 years including most recently as Vice President, Treasurer of New Gold Inc. a TSX and AMEX listed intermediate gold producer with operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Australia and development projects in Canada and Chile. Prior to this he was a Vice President with Deloitte & Touche LLP Corporate Finance and BNP Paribas Corporate Finance, in Canada and the U.K. respectively, where he advised on public and private company mergers and acquisitions and equity transactions. Bill Koutsouras has advised Endeavour that his decision to resign as CFO will be effective March 31, 2011.
BioWest Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: BWE) announced that Ann Fehr has been appointed as chief financial officer of the Company. She currently serves as chief financial officer for Global Minerals Ltd., New High Ridge Resources and Global Uranium. Jeff Charpentier has resigned from his position as chief financial officer of the Company to pursue other career opportunities.
Border Petroleum Corp. (TSX-V: BOR), announced the appointment of Ying Yuen as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Prior to his appointment with Border, Mr. Yuen served as Chief Financial Officer and was a founding shareholder of Bountiful Resources Inc., a private oil and gas exploration and production company with core areas in the Red Earth and Garrington areas of Alberta, which was sold to Barrick Energy Inc. in May 2010. Mr. Yuen has also served as Chief Financial Officer for a number of private and public oil and gas and oil and gas services companies since 1998. Mr. Yuen replaces Gerry Mendyk, who has taken the position of Chief Executive Officer of a Calgary based oil and gas services company. Mr. Mendyk will continue to assist Border on a consulting basis with respect to the transition.
Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: TAB.U) announced the appointment of Gregory Marr as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Marr has served as Chief Financial Officer and Director of several private and public companies, particularly oil and gas companies that are or have been listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM, DPM.WT, DPM.WT.A) announced that Stephanie Anderson is stepping down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company ("CFO"), effective February 28, 2011, following the announcement of its 2010 year-end financial results. The search for the next CFO, during this important period of growth, is underway. Patrick Lim, Director, Finance and Global Controller of the Company, will be appointed Interim CFO until the search for a successor has been concluded.
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Canadian CFOs on the Move - week ending January 14, 2011
Companies with CFOs on the Move this week include: Abacus Mining & Exploration Corporation, Mountainview Energy Ltd., Liquidation World Inc., Adira Energy Ltd., Petro-Reef Resources Ltd., Hart Stores Inc., AutoCanada Inc., Conway Resources Inc., Cogitore Resources Inc., Central Alberta Well Services Corp., TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd., Argentex Mining Corporation, Integra Gold Corp.
Abacus Mining & Exploration Corporation (TSX-V: AME) announced the appointment of Ian M. MacNeily as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. MacNeily will be responsible for the financial operations and management of Abacus and the KGHM Ajax joint venture. He takes over from Paddy Nicol, who has been with Abacus since 1995 serving as a director from 1999 to 2009 and as its CFO since 2003.
Mountainview Energy Ltd. (TSX-V: MVW) announced the appointment of Angelique Hatch as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Hatch has been the Accounting Consultant for Mountainview Energy Ltd for the past 5 years, working with the Company and the Company's Auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP to formulate and timely fulfill the Company's financial filing obligations. Ms. Hatch also has a broad range of accounting experience through other sectors including construction, technology, corporate tax and owner managed companies.
Liquidation World Inc. (TSX: LQW) announced that David Becker has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Becker will continue to serve on the Board of Directors; however, he will be relinquishing his role as Chair of the Company's Audit Committee. This changes the positions of both Mr. Becker as well as Chris Rath, the Company's current Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rath will transition from this role into a contract consulting role with the Company effective immediately. Mr. Becker previously held the positions of Chief Financial Officer at both Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. and at Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc., both NASDAQ listed companies located in the United States.
Adira Energy Ltd. (TSX-V: ADL, OTCBB: ADENF, FRANKFURT: AORLB8) announced that Gadi Levin, the CFO of the Company's four Israeli operating subsidiaries, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The Company's current CFO, Mr. Alan Rootenberg, will continue to assist the Company on a consulting basis.
Petro-Reef Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: PER) announced that John Pantazopoulos has resigned as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer to pursue other career opportunities. He will assist the Corporation in the transition to a new CFO and will remain as a Director of the Corporation.
Hart Stores Inc. (TSX: HIS) announced that Jacques Plante has resigned as the company's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ) announced the appointments of Tom Orysiuk as President and Jeff Christie as Vice-President Finance. Mr. Orysiuk was previously the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at AutoCanada and has been with the Company since November of 2005 and prior thereto held a number of senior executive roles. Mr. Christie was previously the Manager, Financial Reporting at AutoCanada and has been with the Company since August of 2008.
Conway Resources Inc. (TSX-V: CWY) announced the appointment of Francois Kalos as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Kalos is presently a member of the Board of Directors of Conway. He is presently President and Founder of SOLAK Communications, a financial communication and investor relations firm. During his career, he has worked for communication firms, mining exploration companies and the Montreal Stock Exchange.
Cogitore Resources Inc. (TSX V: WOO) announced that Carmelo Marrelli has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Orest Zajcew has resigned as Chief Financial Officer to focus on other activities. Mr. Marrelli is currently President of Marrelli Support Services, a bookkeeping firm based in Toronto, Ontario.
Central Alberta Well Services Corp. (TSX-V: CWC) announced the appointment Kevin Howell as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his appointment with CWC, Mr. Howell served as Chief Financial Officer over the last 5 years for Brews Supply Ltd. and IROC Energy Services Corp. Previously, Mr. Howell was the Financial Reporting Manager for Wellco Energy Services Trust and Corporate Controller for Jager Building Systems Inc. Mr. Howell also spent over 5 years with KPMG.
TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. (TSX: TNP, AMEX: TAT) announced that Hilda D. Kouvelis will resign from her position as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company for personal reasons and in pursuit of other interests. Ms. Kouvelis' resignation will be effective immediately after the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Ms Kouvelis will continue to serve the Company during an unspecified transition period thereafter.
Argentex Mining Corporation (TSX-V: ATX, OTCBB: AGXM) announced the appointment of Jeff Finkelstein as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, replacing Valerie Helsing. His background includes senior management positions with junior and senior listed companies, including Silver Standard Resources and Sierra Geothermal Power.
Integra Gold Corp. (TSX-V: ICG) appointed Norman J.R. MacKinnon as CFO. From 1972 to present, Mr. MacKinnon served as a director, primarily in a financial advisory or audit committee role, on the boards of numerous VSE, TSE, TSX Venture and NASDAQ public corporations. He was senior partner in the accounting firm MacKinnon, Sapera, Lewis & McDonald from 1972 to 1984, which specialized in taxation matters and general accounting. Between 1982 and 1984, he served as CFO of Century II Productions Inc., the first Canadian syndicated variety program to be syndicated in the US and successful in television tax shelters. In 1984 he became the sole practitioner of the Chartered Accounting firm, NJR MacKinnon, specializing in tax planning, CFO positions and controllership of emerging public companies.
Abacus Mining & Exploration Corporation (TSX-V: AME) announced the appointment of Ian M. MacNeily as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. MacNeily will be responsible for the financial operations and management of Abacus and the KGHM Ajax joint venture. He takes over from Paddy Nicol, who has been with Abacus since 1995 serving as a director from 1999 to 2009 and as its CFO since 2003.
Mountainview Energy Ltd. (TSX-V: MVW) announced the appointment of Angelique Hatch as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Hatch has been the Accounting Consultant for Mountainview Energy Ltd for the past 5 years, working with the Company and the Company's Auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP to formulate and timely fulfill the Company's financial filing obligations. Ms. Hatch also has a broad range of accounting experience through other sectors including construction, technology, corporate tax and owner managed companies.
Liquidation World Inc. (TSX: LQW) announced that David Becker has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Becker will continue to serve on the Board of Directors; however, he will be relinquishing his role as Chair of the Company's Audit Committee. This changes the positions of both Mr. Becker as well as Chris Rath, the Company's current Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rath will transition from this role into a contract consulting role with the Company effective immediately. Mr. Becker previously held the positions of Chief Financial Officer at both Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. and at Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc., both NASDAQ listed companies located in the United States.
Adira Energy Ltd. (TSX-V: ADL, OTCBB: ADENF, FRANKFURT: AORLB8) announced that Gadi Levin, the CFO of the Company's four Israeli operating subsidiaries, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The Company's current CFO, Mr. Alan Rootenberg, will continue to assist the Company on a consulting basis.
Petro-Reef Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: PER) announced that John Pantazopoulos has resigned as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer to pursue other career opportunities. He will assist the Corporation in the transition to a new CFO and will remain as a Director of the Corporation.
Hart Stores Inc. (TSX: HIS) announced that Jacques Plante has resigned as the company's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ) announced the appointments of Tom Orysiuk as President and Jeff Christie as Vice-President Finance. Mr. Orysiuk was previously the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at AutoCanada and has been with the Company since November of 2005 and prior thereto held a number of senior executive roles. Mr. Christie was previously the Manager, Financial Reporting at AutoCanada and has been with the Company since August of 2008.
Conway Resources Inc. (TSX-V: CWY) announced the appointment of Francois Kalos as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Kalos is presently a member of the Board of Directors of Conway. He is presently President and Founder of SOLAK Communications, a financial communication and investor relations firm. During his career, he has worked for communication firms, mining exploration companies and the Montreal Stock Exchange.
Cogitore Resources Inc. (TSX V: WOO) announced that Carmelo Marrelli has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Orest Zajcew has resigned as Chief Financial Officer to focus on other activities. Mr. Marrelli is currently President of Marrelli Support Services, a bookkeeping firm based in Toronto, Ontario.
Central Alberta Well Services Corp. (TSX-V: CWC) announced the appointment Kevin Howell as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his appointment with CWC, Mr. Howell served as Chief Financial Officer over the last 5 years for Brews Supply Ltd. and IROC Energy Services Corp. Previously, Mr. Howell was the Financial Reporting Manager for Wellco Energy Services Trust and Corporate Controller for Jager Building Systems Inc. Mr. Howell also spent over 5 years with KPMG.
TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. (TSX: TNP, AMEX: TAT) announced that Hilda D. Kouvelis will resign from her position as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company for personal reasons and in pursuit of other interests. Ms. Kouvelis' resignation will be effective immediately after the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Ms Kouvelis will continue to serve the Company during an unspecified transition period thereafter.
Argentex Mining Corporation (TSX-V: ATX, OTCBB: AGXM) announced the appointment of Jeff Finkelstein as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, replacing Valerie Helsing. His background includes senior management positions with junior and senior listed companies, including Silver Standard Resources and Sierra Geothermal Power.
Integra Gold Corp. (TSX-V: ICG) appointed Norman J.R. MacKinnon as CFO. From 1972 to present, Mr. MacKinnon served as a director, primarily in a financial advisory or audit committee role, on the boards of numerous VSE, TSE, TSX Venture and NASDAQ public corporations. He was senior partner in the accounting firm MacKinnon, Sapera, Lewis & McDonald from 1972 to 1984, which specialized in taxation matters and general accounting. Between 1982 and 1984, he served as CFO of Century II Productions Inc., the first Canadian syndicated variety program to be syndicated in the US and successful in television tax shelters. In 1984 he became the sole practitioner of the Chartered Accounting firm, NJR MacKinnon, specializing in tax planning, CFO positions and controllership of emerging public companies.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
CFOs on the Move - week ending December 17, 2010
Hamilton Thorne Ltd., Med BioGene Inc., Gold Hawk Resources Inc., King's Bay Gold Corporation, Canada Fluorspar Inc., Silvore Fox Minerals Corp., Intermap Technologies, Blackline GPS Corp., The City of Swift Current, SK, International Minerals Corporation, Canaco Resources Inc., TVI Pacific Inc., Dia Bras Exploration Inc.
Hamilton Thorne Ltd. (TSX-V: HTL) announced the appointment of Michael Bruns as the Company's new Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Bruns was most recently serving as CFO of Dover Saddlery Inc. (NASDAQ: DOVR). Prior to joining Dover, Mr. Bruns served as Vice President of Finance for CPS Direct, and was the Controller for Northeast Mobile Communications. Prior to that, he served as Director of Financial Reporting for St. Johnsbury Trucking Company and as Corporate Controller for R&S Corporation, as well as an Auditor for McGladrey Pullen & Co.
Med BioGene Inc. (TSX-V: MBI) announced the appointment of Scott Davis as Chief Financial Officer in replacement of David Matthews. Mr. Davis is a partner of Cross Davis & Company LLP Certified General Accountants, a firm focused on providing accounting and management contract services for publicly-listed companies.
Gold Hawk Resources Inc. (TSX-V: GHK) announced that Omar Salas, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the Company in early 2011 in a planned transition. Gold Hawk also announced that Carlos Escribano is the incoming Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
King's Bay Gold Corporation (TSX-V: KBG) announced the return of Ray Prefontaine as the Corporation's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Prefontaine was a Director from August 2003 to March 2010 and was the Chief Financial Officer from January 2005 until March 2010. Ray is presently the Chief Financial Officer of Mainstream Minerals Corporation (TSX-V: MJO) and a Director of Accolade Resources Corporation (a private company based in Winnipeg, MB). He is currently the Chairman and a Director of the Saint-Boniface General Hospital Auxiliary Inc.
Canada Fluorspar Inc. (TSX-V: CFI) announced the appointment of John A. Higginbotham as its Chief Financial Office. Mr. Higginbotham has had an extensive career in finance, accounting and the capital markets. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., and held a number of other senior executive positions during his tenure with RBC which began in 1983.
Silvore Fox Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: SFX) announced the appointment of George Supol as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Supol is also Chief Financial Officer of Viking Gold Exploration Inc. He is also the founder and President of inbusys inc., a Toronto-based consulting firm which services both corporate I.T. and accounting clients. The Corporation also announced that Cameron McIntosh, Chief Financial Officer, have resigned from his position.
Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP) announced that Richard Mohr will rejoin the organization as chief financial officer and senior vice president effective January 1, 2011. Richard had previously worked for Intermap from 2003 until 2010 and served as the Company’s chief financial officer during that period.
Blackline GPS Corp. (TSX-V: BLN) announced that Paula Kaner has tendered her resignation as the Company's Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") effective January 20th, 2011. The company is pleased to announce Peter Dorrius will take on the role of interim Chief Financial Officer for Blackline on January 21, 2011. Mr. Dorrius has served as the Company's Controller since July 2010.
The City of Swift Current, SK announced that Tim Marcus, current director of finance, will assume the duties of deputy CAO and Chief Financial Officer.
International Minerals Corporation (TSX: IMZ, Swiss stock exchange: IMZ) announced the appointment of Scott Brunsdon as its new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective January 3, 2011. Mr. Brunsdon brings to IMZ over 25 years of financial and management experience in the mining sector with both junior and major companies, including 17 years with Placer Dome in the US and Canada. He has also held senior management positions with Dayton Mining, Hillsborough Resources and Revett Minerals. Most recently he was a financial advisor to the CFO for Timmins Gold assisting the company to enhance its internal and public reporting functions as it transitioned to an operating company from a pure exploration company.
Canaco Resources Inc. (TSX-V: CAN) announced the appointment of Shannon Ross to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Ross began her career in public practice, moved to the mining industry as an internal auditor for Cominco Ltd., and has served as CFO and Corporate Secretary for several mining companies including Northern Orion Resources, ValGold Resources, Sultan Minerals and Emgold Mining. She replaces Jacqueline Tucker, who is leaving the Company to pursue other interests.
TVI Pacific Inc. (TSX: TVI, OTCQX: TVIPF) announced the appointment of Patrick B. Hanna as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Most recently, Mr. Hanna was Director of Financial Excellence for Kazakhmys Copper Corporation. Prior to that, Mr. Hanna represented Glencore International as Vice-President for Project Finance for its lead and zinc facility, Kazzinc, in Kazakhstan, and High River Gold in its gold mining operation in Russia. Mr. Hanna's experience includes 18 years living and working internationally with various other companies including Gulf Canada Resources, Neste Oil and Ernst & Young. Mr. Hanna will be based in the Calgary office.
Dia Bras Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: DIB) announced the appointment of Ernesto Duran as Chief Financial Officer of the Company in replacement of Mark Shonnard who has tendered his resignation to pursue personal interests.
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Hamilton Thorne Ltd. (TSX-V: HTL) announced the appointment of Michael Bruns as the Company's new Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Bruns was most recently serving as CFO of Dover Saddlery Inc. (NASDAQ: DOVR). Prior to joining Dover, Mr. Bruns served as Vice President of Finance for CPS Direct, and was the Controller for Northeast Mobile Communications. Prior to that, he served as Director of Financial Reporting for St. Johnsbury Trucking Company and as Corporate Controller for R&S Corporation, as well as an Auditor for McGladrey Pullen & Co.
Med BioGene Inc. (TSX-V: MBI) announced the appointment of Scott Davis as Chief Financial Officer in replacement of David Matthews. Mr. Davis is a partner of Cross Davis & Company LLP Certified General Accountants, a firm focused on providing accounting and management contract services for publicly-listed companies.
Gold Hawk Resources Inc. (TSX-V: GHK) announced that Omar Salas, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the Company in early 2011 in a planned transition. Gold Hawk also announced that Carlos Escribano is the incoming Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
King's Bay Gold Corporation (TSX-V: KBG) announced the return of Ray Prefontaine as the Corporation's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Prefontaine was a Director from August 2003 to March 2010 and was the Chief Financial Officer from January 2005 until March 2010. Ray is presently the Chief Financial Officer of Mainstream Minerals Corporation (TSX-V: MJO) and a Director of Accolade Resources Corporation (a private company based in Winnipeg, MB). He is currently the Chairman and a Director of the Saint-Boniface General Hospital Auxiliary Inc.
Canada Fluorspar Inc. (TSX-V: CFI) announced the appointment of John A. Higginbotham as its Chief Financial Office. Mr. Higginbotham has had an extensive career in finance, accounting and the capital markets. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., and held a number of other senior executive positions during his tenure with RBC which began in 1983.
Silvore Fox Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: SFX) announced the appointment of George Supol as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Supol is also Chief Financial Officer of Viking Gold Exploration Inc. He is also the founder and President of inbusys inc., a Toronto-based consulting firm which services both corporate I.T. and accounting clients. The Corporation also announced that Cameron McIntosh, Chief Financial Officer, have resigned from his position.
Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP) announced that Richard Mohr will rejoin the organization as chief financial officer and senior vice president effective January 1, 2011. Richard had previously worked for Intermap from 2003 until 2010 and served as the Company’s chief financial officer during that period.
Blackline GPS Corp. (TSX-V: BLN) announced that Paula Kaner has tendered her resignation as the Company's Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") effective January 20th, 2011. The company is pleased to announce Peter Dorrius will take on the role of interim Chief Financial Officer for Blackline on January 21, 2011. Mr. Dorrius has served as the Company's Controller since July 2010.
The City of Swift Current, SK announced that Tim Marcus, current director of finance, will assume the duties of deputy CAO and Chief Financial Officer.
International Minerals Corporation (TSX: IMZ, Swiss stock exchange: IMZ) announced the appointment of Scott Brunsdon as its new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective January 3, 2011. Mr. Brunsdon brings to IMZ over 25 years of financial and management experience in the mining sector with both junior and major companies, including 17 years with Placer Dome in the US and Canada. He has also held senior management positions with Dayton Mining, Hillsborough Resources and Revett Minerals. Most recently he was a financial advisor to the CFO for Timmins Gold assisting the company to enhance its internal and public reporting functions as it transitioned to an operating company from a pure exploration company.
Canaco Resources Inc. (TSX-V: CAN) announced the appointment of Shannon Ross to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Ross began her career in public practice, moved to the mining industry as an internal auditor for Cominco Ltd., and has served as CFO and Corporate Secretary for several mining companies including Northern Orion Resources, ValGold Resources, Sultan Minerals and Emgold Mining. She replaces Jacqueline Tucker, who is leaving the Company to pursue other interests.
TVI Pacific Inc. (TSX: TVI, OTCQX: TVIPF) announced the appointment of Patrick B. Hanna as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Most recently, Mr. Hanna was Director of Financial Excellence for Kazakhmys Copper Corporation. Prior to that, Mr. Hanna represented Glencore International as Vice-President for Project Finance for its lead and zinc facility, Kazzinc, in Kazakhstan, and High River Gold in its gold mining operation in Russia. Mr. Hanna's experience includes 18 years living and working internationally with various other companies including Gulf Canada Resources, Neste Oil and Ernst & Young. Mr. Hanna will be based in the Calgary office.
Dia Bras Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: DIB) announced the appointment of Ernesto Duran as Chief Financial Officer of the Company in replacement of Mark Shonnard who has tendered his resignation to pursue personal interests.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Why companies have unfilled jobs
My fellow blogger, Cindy Kraft of CFO-Coach, was kind enough to ask me my thoughts on this topic, which she blogged about.
Her starting point was a recent SmartBrief poll, in which 72.5% of surveyed companies indicated they had unfilled openings.
My first impression on seeing the poll was that companies that are looking to hire will have unfilled job openings. Only those companies that are not hiring will not have unfilled jobs, because they are not hiring. I believe the poll would be more effective asking: "How long does it take to fill your open job positions?"
Cindy brings up a great point in saying that she believes the hiring process is broken. I agree. Many companies are not properly going about a recruitment process that works.
For a hiring process to be effective, it needs to have the following elements:
Outreach – Many companies have recognized the importance of building stronger corporate recruitment strategies, and they are doing so. However, even with these stronger tactics, organizations cannot properly reach the candidates needed. Search firms are able to fill positions because they are able to outreach to the right candidate pool. This outreach component is a necessary element to a successful search.
Sales – The company AND the job needs to be sold. Many employers make the poor assumption that the company and the job sell themselves. Potential candidates for any job need to truly understand the value of the company and job and how it fits into their life and career.
Match – Matching a candidate to a job and a company is not an easy task, yet many employers use gut feel and resume key word matching to the job description to assess appropriateness of a candidate for a job. Many companies focus on assessing the candidate for how they match the company, and not assessing how the company matches to the candidate’s needs and values.
Offer – We consistently see this area as the place where the wheels fall off. Regardless how effective the rest of the recruitment process is, being successful at the offer stage gets you the placement. The pieces necessary for a successful accepted offer need to begin at the beginning of the process, not at the end. Acceptance of an offer is much more than just about salary.
Companies wishing to ensure a more successful hiring process need to ensure they have these four elements. Using an experienced internal or external search partner can improve the process. However, it is the ultimate responsibility of the hiring authority to ensure that the process is effective.
(I would like to thank my colleague Bethany LaMorre for her valuable input in preparing this blog).
Her starting point was a recent SmartBrief poll, in which 72.5% of surveyed companies indicated they had unfilled openings.
My first impression on seeing the poll was that companies that are looking to hire will have unfilled job openings. Only those companies that are not hiring will not have unfilled jobs, because they are not hiring. I believe the poll would be more effective asking: "How long does it take to fill your open job positions?"
Cindy brings up a great point in saying that she believes the hiring process is broken. I agree. Many companies are not properly going about a recruitment process that works.
For a hiring process to be effective, it needs to have the following elements:
Outreach – Many companies have recognized the importance of building stronger corporate recruitment strategies, and they are doing so. However, even with these stronger tactics, organizations cannot properly reach the candidates needed. Search firms are able to fill positions because they are able to outreach to the right candidate pool. This outreach component is a necessary element to a successful search.
Sales – The company AND the job needs to be sold. Many employers make the poor assumption that the company and the job sell themselves. Potential candidates for any job need to truly understand the value of the company and job and how it fits into their life and career.
Match – Matching a candidate to a job and a company is not an easy task, yet many employers use gut feel and resume key word matching to the job description to assess appropriateness of a candidate for a job. Many companies focus on assessing the candidate for how they match the company, and not assessing how the company matches to the candidate’s needs and values.
Offer – We consistently see this area as the place where the wheels fall off. Regardless how effective the rest of the recruitment process is, being successful at the offer stage gets you the placement. The pieces necessary for a successful accepted offer need to begin at the beginning of the process, not at the end. Acceptance of an offer is much more than just about salary.
Companies wishing to ensure a more successful hiring process need to ensure they have these four elements. Using an experienced internal or external search partner can improve the process. However, it is the ultimate responsibility of the hiring authority to ensure that the process is effective.
(I would like to thank my colleague Bethany LaMorre for her valuable input in preparing this blog).
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move - week ending December 3, 2010
MegaWest Energy Corp. (OTCBB: MGWSF) announced the resignation of Kelly D. Kerr, Vice President Finance and CFO.
Vast Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: VST) announced that it has appointed Darren Moulds as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moulds appointment follows the resignation of Gary Lobb. Previously, Darren has held management positions in various financial capacities including the CFO of Africa Oil Corp. and the Financial Controller of Upstream Operations of Centurion Energy International Inc. (Dana Gas).
Longford Energy Inc. (TSX-V: LFD) announced that it has appointed Darren Moulds as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moulds appointment follows the resignation of Gary Lobb.
Stetson Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX-V: SSN) announced that it has appointed Darren Moulds as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moulds appointment follows the resignation of Gary Lobb.
Chantrell Ventures Corp. (TSX-V: CV) announced the appointment of Paul A. Parisotto as President, CEO and CFO and Director of the Company. Mr. Parisotto was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Star Resource Corp., from 2004 to 2007, when it was acquired by Barrick Gold Corporation. From November 2008 to June 2009 he was the Co-Interim CEO of Noront Resources Ltd and most recently was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tamaka Holdings Inc., a private gold exploration and development company. Previously, Mr. Parisotto provided investment banking services to the mining industry.
Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. (TSX: PTQ, OTCBB: PTQMF, FRANKFURT: P7Z) announced the appointment of Ezequiel Sirotinsky as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Sirotinsky replaces Julie van Baarsen as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Sirotinsky was formerly Director of Finance for Silver Standard Resources, Inc., and Administrative and Finance Manager for AngloGold Ashanti Limited's Cerro Vanguardia Project, a gold and silver mine.
EurOmax Resources Limited (TSX-V: EOX) announced the appointment of Aurora Davidson as Chief Financial Officer. Since 2003, Ms. Davidson has focused on providing CFO services predominantly to companies in the mining sector, including Amerigo Resources Ltd.
Aldridge Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: AGM) announced the appointment of Edward J. Badida as its new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Kim Evans who resigned. Ms. Evans will continue to work for the company as a consultant to assist with the transition of moving the Company's accounts to Toronto.
Shear Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: SRM) announced the resignation of Greg Hayes as Chief Financial Officer. In the interim, Darcy Ogrodnick, Shear's Controller, will serve as Interim CFO to assist through the transition.
Empire Industries Ltd. (TSX-V: EIL) announced the resignation of David Carefoot as CFO, and announced the return of Campbell McIntyre as CFO of Empire, a position he occupied prior to the hiring of David Carefoot in 2008. In addition to his new responsibilities as CFO of Empire, Mr. McIntyre will retain his duties as President of Empire Iron Works, a key operating subsidiary of Empire. Assisting Mr. McIntyre in the financial function will be Mike Martin, as the newly appointed Director of Finance and Corporate Controller.
Boston Pizza International Inc. ("BPI") announced that Mark Powell will step down as Chief Financial Officer of BPI and will be leaving the company as of December 15, 2010. In conjunction with this departure, Mr. Powell will also resign as Director and CFO of Boston Pizza GP Inc., Managing General Partner of Boston Pizza Royalties Limited Partnership ("BPRLP"), administrator of the Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: BPF.UN). Mark Powell joined BPI in 2001 as Chief Financial Officer and has been a Director and CFO of Boston Pizza GP Inc. since its inception in 2002. Wes Bews, Vice President of Finance for BPI, will replace Mark Powell on an interim basis as CFO of BPI and will also be appointed as a Director and CFO of Boston Pizza GP Inc. on an interim basis.
Cavan Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: CVN) announced that Harvey Lawson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Lawson replaces Trevor Sinclair, who resigned as Chief Financial Officer.
Rare Method Interactive Corp. (TSX-V: RAM) announced that Josh Ius has resigned as CFO of the Company.
Fission Energy Corp. (TSX-V: FIS) announced that Gregory Downey has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer and replaces Andrew Adamson who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities.
YANGAROO Inc. (TSX: YOO, OTC: YOOIF) announced that John Heaven is leaving the position of President and Chief Financial Officer and Director of YANGAROO. John served as President and CEO until June of this year. The company has appointed Michael Galloro, CA as interim Chief Financial Officer.
Frontline Gold Corporation (TSX-V: FGC) announced that Jim Patterson has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) replacing Tom Hickey, who stepped down as CFO.
Allied Properties REIT (TSX: AP-UN.TO) announced that Peter E. Sweeney has been appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, replacing Tom Wenner, who is leaving Allied. Mr. Sweeney was formerly Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of a leading real estate brokerage and advisory firm. Prior to that, he was Corporate Controller for a public real estate company and a Senior Accountant with Price Waterhouse.
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Vast Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: VST) announced that it has appointed Darren Moulds as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moulds appointment follows the resignation of Gary Lobb. Previously, Darren has held management positions in various financial capacities including the CFO of Africa Oil Corp. and the Financial Controller of Upstream Operations of Centurion Energy International Inc. (Dana Gas).
Longford Energy Inc. (TSX-V: LFD) announced that it has appointed Darren Moulds as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moulds appointment follows the resignation of Gary Lobb.
Stetson Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX-V: SSN) announced that it has appointed Darren Moulds as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moulds appointment follows the resignation of Gary Lobb.
Chantrell Ventures Corp. (TSX-V: CV) announced the appointment of Paul A. Parisotto as President, CEO and CFO and Director of the Company. Mr. Parisotto was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Star Resource Corp., from 2004 to 2007, when it was acquired by Barrick Gold Corporation. From November 2008 to June 2009 he was the Co-Interim CEO of Noront Resources Ltd and most recently was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tamaka Holdings Inc., a private gold exploration and development company. Previously, Mr. Parisotto provided investment banking services to the mining industry.
Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. (TSX: PTQ, OTCBB: PTQMF, FRANKFURT: P7Z) announced the appointment of Ezequiel Sirotinsky as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Sirotinsky replaces Julie van Baarsen as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Sirotinsky was formerly Director of Finance for Silver Standard Resources, Inc., and Administrative and Finance Manager for AngloGold Ashanti Limited's Cerro Vanguardia Project, a gold and silver mine.
EurOmax Resources Limited (TSX-V: EOX) announced the appointment of Aurora Davidson as Chief Financial Officer. Since 2003, Ms. Davidson has focused on providing CFO services predominantly to companies in the mining sector, including Amerigo Resources Ltd.
Aldridge Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: AGM) announced the appointment of Edward J. Badida as its new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Kim Evans who resigned. Ms. Evans will continue to work for the company as a consultant to assist with the transition of moving the Company's accounts to Toronto.
Shear Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: SRM) announced the resignation of Greg Hayes as Chief Financial Officer. In the interim, Darcy Ogrodnick, Shear's Controller, will serve as Interim CFO to assist through the transition.
Empire Industries Ltd. (TSX-V: EIL) announced the resignation of David Carefoot as CFO, and announced the return of Campbell McIntyre as CFO of Empire, a position he occupied prior to the hiring of David Carefoot in 2008. In addition to his new responsibilities as CFO of Empire, Mr. McIntyre will retain his duties as President of Empire Iron Works, a key operating subsidiary of Empire. Assisting Mr. McIntyre in the financial function will be Mike Martin, as the newly appointed Director of Finance and Corporate Controller.
Boston Pizza International Inc. ("BPI") announced that Mark Powell will step down as Chief Financial Officer of BPI and will be leaving the company as of December 15, 2010. In conjunction with this departure, Mr. Powell will also resign as Director and CFO of Boston Pizza GP Inc., Managing General Partner of Boston Pizza Royalties Limited Partnership ("BPRLP"), administrator of the Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: BPF.UN). Mark Powell joined BPI in 2001 as Chief Financial Officer and has been a Director and CFO of Boston Pizza GP Inc. since its inception in 2002. Wes Bews, Vice President of Finance for BPI, will replace Mark Powell on an interim basis as CFO of BPI and will also be appointed as a Director and CFO of Boston Pizza GP Inc. on an interim basis.
Cavan Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: CVN) announced that Harvey Lawson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Lawson replaces Trevor Sinclair, who resigned as Chief Financial Officer.
Rare Method Interactive Corp. (TSX-V: RAM) announced that Josh Ius has resigned as CFO of the Company.
Fission Energy Corp. (TSX-V: FIS) announced that Gregory Downey has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer and replaces Andrew Adamson who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities.
YANGAROO Inc. (TSX: YOO, OTC: YOOIF) announced that John Heaven is leaving the position of President and Chief Financial Officer and Director of YANGAROO. John served as President and CEO until June of this year. The company has appointed Michael Galloro, CA as interim Chief Financial Officer.
Frontline Gold Corporation (TSX-V: FGC) announced that Jim Patterson has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) replacing Tom Hickey, who stepped down as CFO.
Allied Properties REIT (TSX: AP-UN.TO) announced that Peter E. Sweeney has been appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, replacing Tom Wenner, who is leaving Allied. Mr. Sweeney was formerly Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of a leading real estate brokerage and advisory firm. Prior to that, he was Corporate Controller for a public real estate company and a Senior Accountant with Price Waterhouse.
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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 14, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move - week ending November 12, 2010
OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: OGXI) announced the appointment of Michelle Burris to the position of executive vice president, operations and chief financial officer. Ms. Burris most recently served as senior vice president and chief operating officer for Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. until its recent acquisition by Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. She joined Trubion in 2006 as senior vice president and chief financial officer after holding similar positions at Dendreon Corporation and Corixa Corporation.
Sulliden Gold Corporation Ltd. (TSX: SUE, OTCQX: SDDDF) announced the appointment of Denis C. Arsenault as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Arsenault's appointment follows the departure of Anna Ladd. Prior to joining Sulliden, Mr. Arsenault was the Chief Financial Officer of Central Sun Mining Inc. which was acquired by B2Gold Corp. in March 2009.
Russell Breweries Inc. (TSX-V: RB) announced the appointment of Gary Liu as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Currently, Mr. Liu is serving on the Board of Directors of Sun Entertainment Holding Corporation and Luxor Industrial Corporation. Mr. Liu is also the owner of Mt. Pacific Financial Corp., a consulting company providing accounting services to public companies.
Intellipharmaceutics International Inc. (TSX: I, Nasdaq: IPCI) announced that it has appointed Shameze Rampertab as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rampertab previously served as the Director, Finance and Secretary-Treasurer for then-public Drug Royalty Corp and also served as health sciences and biotechnology analyst at several investment banking firms including Canaccord Capital, and was until recently a Partner, Healthcare Investment Banking at Loewen Ondaatje McCutcheon Limited (LOM), where he specialized in raising equity funds for life-science companies.
Imaging Dynamics Company Ltd. (TSX: IDL) announced that Swapan Kakumanu, currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IDC, has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, replacing Thomas Boon.
Delta Uranium Inc. (TSX-V: DUR) and Augustine Ventures Inc. announced the appointment of John Tokarsky as their new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Tokarsky replaces L. Kirk Boyd as their CFO.
Terra Firma Resources Inc. (TSX-V: TFR) announced the appointment of Raz Hussein as a director and Chief Financial Officer to replace Charles Golding, who resigned as a director and CFO. Mr. Hussein is the founder of Razzle & Company, Management Group Inc., a private company which provides accounting, administrative and financial services to public companies engaged in mineral exploration and development.
Romarco Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: R) announced the appointment of Stan Rideout as Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Rideout was most recently Executive Vice President and CFO of Swift Corp., one of the largest truckload carriers in North America. Prior to that Mr. Rideout held various positions (Treasurer, Vice President, Division Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer) over 25 years with Phelps Dodge Corporation and Phelps Dodge International, a publicly traded company that was acquired by Freeport McMoRan in 2007.
Cantronic Systems Inc. (TSX-V: CTS) announced the appointment of Kevin Tao Su to the position of Chief Financial Officer, replacing Susan Liu. Prior to joining Cantronic Systems Inc., Mr. Su was a senior accountant with Ernst & Young LLP Vancouver office for three and half years. Before joining Ernst & Young LLP, Mr. Su was a partner in McCormack, Su & Company Inc. CGAs in Canada for 4 years.
Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: HBE) announced the appointment of Rebecca Hudson as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Ms. Hudson replaces Thomas D. Devlin.
Linamar Corp. (TSX: LNR) announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Edward Mahood, has resigned and the Chief Executive Linda Hasenfratz will serve as CFO till a replacement is identified.
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Sulliden Gold Corporation Ltd. (TSX: SUE, OTCQX: SDDDF) announced the appointment of Denis C. Arsenault as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Arsenault's appointment follows the departure of Anna Ladd. Prior to joining Sulliden, Mr. Arsenault was the Chief Financial Officer of Central Sun Mining Inc. which was acquired by B2Gold Corp. in March 2009.
Russell Breweries Inc. (TSX-V: RB) announced the appointment of Gary Liu as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Currently, Mr. Liu is serving on the Board of Directors of Sun Entertainment Holding Corporation and Luxor Industrial Corporation. Mr. Liu is also the owner of Mt. Pacific Financial Corp., a consulting company providing accounting services to public companies.
Intellipharmaceutics International Inc. (TSX: I, Nasdaq: IPCI) announced that it has appointed Shameze Rampertab as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rampertab previously served as the Director, Finance and Secretary-Treasurer for then-public Drug Royalty Corp and also served as health sciences and biotechnology analyst at several investment banking firms including Canaccord Capital, and was until recently a Partner, Healthcare Investment Banking at Loewen Ondaatje McCutcheon Limited (LOM), where he specialized in raising equity funds for life-science companies.
Imaging Dynamics Company Ltd. (TSX: IDL) announced that Swapan Kakumanu, currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IDC, has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, replacing Thomas Boon.
Delta Uranium Inc. (TSX-V: DUR) and Augustine Ventures Inc. announced the appointment of John Tokarsky as their new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Tokarsky replaces L. Kirk Boyd as their CFO.
Terra Firma Resources Inc. (TSX-V: TFR) announced the appointment of Raz Hussein as a director and Chief Financial Officer to replace Charles Golding, who resigned as a director and CFO. Mr. Hussein is the founder of Razzle & Company, Management Group Inc., a private company which provides accounting, administrative and financial services to public companies engaged in mineral exploration and development.
Romarco Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: R) announced the appointment of Stan Rideout as Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Rideout was most recently Executive Vice President and CFO of Swift Corp., one of the largest truckload carriers in North America. Prior to that Mr. Rideout held various positions (Treasurer, Vice President, Division Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer) over 25 years with Phelps Dodge Corporation and Phelps Dodge International, a publicly traded company that was acquired by Freeport McMoRan in 2007.
Cantronic Systems Inc. (TSX-V: CTS) announced the appointment of Kevin Tao Su to the position of Chief Financial Officer, replacing Susan Liu. Prior to joining Cantronic Systems Inc., Mr. Su was a senior accountant with Ernst & Young LLP Vancouver office for three and half years. Before joining Ernst & Young LLP, Mr. Su was a partner in McCormack, Su & Company Inc. CGAs in Canada for 4 years.
Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: HBE) announced the appointment of Rebecca Hudson as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Ms. Hudson replaces Thomas D. Devlin.
Linamar Corp. (TSX: LNR) announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Edward Mahood, has resigned and the Chief Executive Linda Hasenfratz will serve as CFO till a replacement is identified.
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended October 29, 2010
Huntington Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: HEI) announced that Andrew Burgess has also resigned as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
MagIndustries Corp. (TSX: MAA) announced that William C. Burton has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance.
Fresco Microchip announced the appointment of Patrick Leung as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Leung brings 20 years of experience in financial management and investment banking in both private and public companies, including serving as the CFO for Tristan Capital and Rockwater Capital.
ISee3D Inc. (TSX-V: ICT) announced the appointment of Ed Myers as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Myers succeeds Baljinder Bhullar, who has resigned as Chief Financial Officer.
Sangoma® Technologies Corporation (TSX-V: STC) announced the appointment of David S. Moore as CFO. Most recently he was CFO at Truition Inc. a developer and marketer of e-Commerce software and before that CFO of Fifty-Plus International Inc. a TSX-V company now trading as Zoomer Media Inc.
Marfil Mines Ltd. (TSX-V: MFM) announced the appointment of Matthew Fowler as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Fowler served as a partner, CFO and CCP at Strata Partners, LLC, a boutique investment bank based in Seattle, Washington where he was responsible for capital raising as well as all financial, operational and compliance requirements with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Before joining Strata Partners, LLC, Mr. Fowler previously held the position of Analyst and Chief Financial Officer at Octavius Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment adviser based in Seattle, Washington serving high net worth individuals.
Global Development Resources, Inc. (TSX-V: GDV.H) announced that it has appointed Andrew Hilton to the Board of Directors of the Company and as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Chris Carmichael has resigned from the Board of Directors and as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
First Star Resources Inc. (TSX-V: FS) announced that Robert Gardner has been appointed CFO.
Archer Petroleum Corp. (TSX-V: ARK, OTCQX: APEUF, DBFrankfurt: A6VA) announced that Robert McMorran has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company in place of Darren Tindale, who has resigned.
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MagIndustries Corp. (TSX: MAA) announced that William C. Burton has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance.
Fresco Microchip announced the appointment of Patrick Leung as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Leung brings 20 years of experience in financial management and investment banking in both private and public companies, including serving as the CFO for Tristan Capital and Rockwater Capital.
ISee3D Inc. (TSX-V: ICT) announced the appointment of Ed Myers as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Myers succeeds Baljinder Bhullar, who has resigned as Chief Financial Officer.
Sangoma® Technologies Corporation (TSX-V: STC) announced the appointment of David S. Moore as CFO. Most recently he was CFO at Truition Inc. a developer and marketer of e-Commerce software and before that CFO of Fifty-Plus International Inc. a TSX-V company now trading as Zoomer Media Inc.
Marfil Mines Ltd. (TSX-V: MFM) announced the appointment of Matthew Fowler as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Fowler served as a partner, CFO and CCP at Strata Partners, LLC, a boutique investment bank based in Seattle, Washington where he was responsible for capital raising as well as all financial, operational and compliance requirements with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Before joining Strata Partners, LLC, Mr. Fowler previously held the position of Analyst and Chief Financial Officer at Octavius Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment adviser based in Seattle, Washington serving high net worth individuals.
Global Development Resources, Inc. (TSX-V: GDV.H) announced that it has appointed Andrew Hilton to the Board of Directors of the Company and as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Chris Carmichael has resigned from the Board of Directors and as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
First Star Resources Inc. (TSX-V: FS) announced that Robert Gardner has been appointed CFO.
Archer Petroleum Corp. (TSX-V: ARK, OTCQX: APEUF, DBFrankfurt: A6VA) announced that Robert McMorran has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company in place of Darren Tindale, who has resigned.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended October 22, 2010
Indico Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: IDI) appointed Peggy Wu as its Chief Financial Officer to replace Michael Kinley, who resigned as CFO in order to devote more time to other issuers of which he is also the Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Wu’s past experience includes three years at Smythe Ratcliffe LLP as a senior accountant and, prior to that, two years at STS Partners LLP as staff accountant.
Savant Explorations Ltd. (TSX-V: SVT) announced that David Douglas has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Robert McKnight, interim CFO. Mr. McKnight will remain a Director of Savant. Mr. Douglas has served as Chief Financial Officer or Corporate Secretary to a number of junior mining companies including Blackstone Ventures Inc., Western Keltic Mines Inc., Stornoway Diamond Corporation, Sherwood Copper Corporation and Eastfield Resources Ltd. Mr. Douglas will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Blackstone Ventures Inc.
Alberta Oilsands Inc. (TSX-V: AOS) announced the appointment of Andrew Constantinidis as Vice President Finance and Business Development of the Company. Most recently he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Calgary based Eurogas Corporation (TSX-V: EUG). Mr. Constantinidis' international experience includes positions at companies including Deutsche Bank, Citibank, ExxonMobil and domestically at IBM.
Unigold Inc. (TSX-V: UGD) announced that John Green has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, replacing Joseph Del Campo who has resigned as CFO but will continue as a Director. Mr. Green has worked with Falconbridge Limited, Lac Minerals Limited, AfriOre Limited, Platexco Inc., and Intrepid Minerals Ltd. in a variety of roles including CFO and Director. For the last seven years, as Controller of High River Gold Mines Ltd., he has been closely involved with the financing and construction of two new open-pit gold mines.
Essar Steel Algoma Inc. announced that Amit Agarwal, Chief Financial Officer has been assigned new duties at Essar's Corporate Office in India and has consequently relocated to Mumbai, India. Rakesh Kapur, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for Essar Steel Algoma, accountable for all financial functions. He comes to Essar from ArcelorMittal where he served most recently as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors at their steel complex in the Czech Republic.
DiaMedica Inc. (TSX-V: DMA) announced the appointment of James Parsons as Vice President of Finance, replacing Eric Johnstone. Mr. Parsons was previously the Chief Financial Officer for both private and public life science companies including Amorfix Life Sciences, Trillium Therapeutics and Lorus Therapeutics. He has also consulted for numerous firms including Astra Zeneca.
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Savant Explorations Ltd. (TSX-V: SVT) announced that David Douglas has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Robert McKnight, interim CFO. Mr. McKnight will remain a Director of Savant. Mr. Douglas has served as Chief Financial Officer or Corporate Secretary to a number of junior mining companies including Blackstone Ventures Inc., Western Keltic Mines Inc., Stornoway Diamond Corporation, Sherwood Copper Corporation and Eastfield Resources Ltd. Mr. Douglas will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Blackstone Ventures Inc.
Alberta Oilsands Inc. (TSX-V: AOS) announced the appointment of Andrew Constantinidis as Vice President Finance and Business Development of the Company. Most recently he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Calgary based Eurogas Corporation (TSX-V: EUG). Mr. Constantinidis' international experience includes positions at companies including Deutsche Bank, Citibank, ExxonMobil and domestically at IBM.
Unigold Inc. (TSX-V: UGD) announced that John Green has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, replacing Joseph Del Campo who has resigned as CFO but will continue as a Director. Mr. Green has worked with Falconbridge Limited, Lac Minerals Limited, AfriOre Limited, Platexco Inc., and Intrepid Minerals Ltd. in a variety of roles including CFO and Director. For the last seven years, as Controller of High River Gold Mines Ltd., he has been closely involved with the financing and construction of two new open-pit gold mines.
Essar Steel Algoma Inc. announced that Amit Agarwal, Chief Financial Officer has been assigned new duties at Essar's Corporate Office in India and has consequently relocated to Mumbai, India. Rakesh Kapur, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for Essar Steel Algoma, accountable for all financial functions. He comes to Essar from ArcelorMittal where he served most recently as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors at their steel complex in the Czech Republic.
DiaMedica Inc. (TSX-V: DMA) announced the appointment of James Parsons as Vice President of Finance, replacing Eric Johnstone. Mr. Parsons was previously the Chief Financial Officer for both private and public life science companies including Amorfix Life Sciences, Trillium Therapeutics and Lorus Therapeutics. He has also consulted for numerous firms including Astra Zeneca.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
CFOs: The Question you must ask your recruiter
Q: "Is this a retained or contingent search?"
CFOs who are looking for their next career opportunity should be asking this question to any search firm that they will be working with. The reasons for this question are as follows.
A Retained Search shows a different level of value and seriousness from the Company. It shows a decision to approach the candidate market with one point of representation; allowing a better demonstration of both position and candidate assessment. The Company has already invested in your eventual hire. They are committed to a process that will make sure they hire the best person for their needs. Your time will not be wasted from the beginning.
A Contingent Search means that the recruiter will only make a fee if they hire you. The search firm you are speaking with may not be the only search firm looking to fill the role. Though the Company may be committed to hiring, there is an easier chance they could be just shopping or have not clearly assessed what ideal candidate they are looking for. Plus, in the rush of competition, there is no guarantee your recruiter has done their diligence on role assessment and best fit. You may end up wasting time from the first day.
Retained is for Leaders in Strategic Roles.
Contingent is for Functional Roles.
Do you consider your role to be strategic or functional?
Are you a Leader?
CFOs who are looking for their next career opportunity should be asking this question to any search firm that they will be working with. The reasons for this question are as follows.
A Retained Search shows a different level of value and seriousness from the Company. It shows a decision to approach the candidate market with one point of representation; allowing a better demonstration of both position and candidate assessment. The Company has already invested in your eventual hire. They are committed to a process that will make sure they hire the best person for their needs. Your time will not be wasted from the beginning.
A Contingent Search means that the recruiter will only make a fee if they hire you. The search firm you are speaking with may not be the only search firm looking to fill the role. Though the Company may be committed to hiring, there is an easier chance they could be just shopping or have not clearly assessed what ideal candidate they are looking for. Plus, in the rush of competition, there is no guarantee your recruiter has done their diligence on role assessment and best fit. You may end up wasting time from the first day.
Retained is for Leaders in Strategic Roles.
Contingent is for Functional Roles.
Do you consider your role to be strategic or functional?
Are you a Leader?
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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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, August 16, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended August 13, 2010
Equal Energy Ltd. (TSX: EQU) announced that Blaine Boerchers, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, has tendered his resignation. Mr. Boerchers has also commenced an action against the Company in relation to a dispute as to the level of his security-based compensation.
International Datacasting Corporation, (TSX: IDC) announced the promotion of Cory Garbolinsky to Vice President, Finance and Acting Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Garbolinsky was previously Director of Finance at IDC responsible for external financial reporting and internal controls. Previously he served as Manager of General Accounting for North America at Alcatel-Lucent (ENXTPA: ALU) and as Chief Financial Officer at CCS Group Ltd.
ICN Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: ICN) announced the appointments of Denise Lok as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. The appointment follows the resignation of Tom Wilson as Chief Financial Officer and Gordon Fretwell as Corporate Secretary. Lok is currently Manager, Corporate Finance of Baron Global Financial Canada Ltd. Previously, she was a professional accountant with an international accounting firm.
ACE Canada, the Canadian-based operating division of the ACE Group, announced the appointment of Bruce Walker as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Walker's joins ACE from a directorship with a privately-held financial consultancy firm in the United States. Prior to this role, Mr. Walker held a variety of senior financial leadership positions within Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group.
TouchTunes Interactive Networks has announced the appointment of Patrick Barry as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. Prior to joining TouchTunes, Barry was CFO of Oberon Media.com, a casual games solutions company, and DSR Holdings, a restaurant holdings company. Barry was one of the founding members at Bluefly.com (NASDAQ BFLY), where he spent 10 years growing the business to $95 million in revenues. Barry also served as CFO and COO of Audible Inc. and CFO of Warner Music Enterprises. His extensive background in finance included work at Book-of-the-Month Club, Time Warner and Arthur Andersen LLP.
Petromanas Energy Inc. (TSX-V: PMI) announced that Bill G. Cummins has been appointed as CFO effective September 1, 2010. Ari Muljana will resign as CFO effective August 31, 2010. Mr. Cummins international background has spanned 12 years, including nearly three years as CFO of a TSX listed oil and gas company with operations in Yemen, and seven years as a senior financial executive of an international joint venture which grew to over 75,000 bopd.
Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: PPSI) announced the appointment of Andrew Minkow as its Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer effective immediately. Mr. Minkow was also appointed to our Board of Directors. Mr. Minkow was previously the President of MAST Consulting, a provider of executive management, strategic planning and financial reporting services to several corporate clients, including to Pioneer. From 2001 to 2009, Mr. Minkow was a founding employee and shareholder of Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc., where he successfully executed over $2 billion in investment banking transactions and provided leadership in business development and operational management, aiding the firm in its rapid growth during his eight year tenure.
Partner Jet Corp. (TSX-V: PJT) announced that Mike Casey has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing Bruce Reilly.
Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd. (TSX: PBG) announced that Peter Cheung was appointed as CFO, replacing Corey Ruttan. Mr. Cheung Cheung was most recently the treasurer at Compton Petroleum Corp (TSX: CMT).
TrinCan Capital Corp. (TSX-V: TRN.P) announced that Burkhard Franz has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Franz was previous the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Ms. Savi Franz has been appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
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International Datacasting Corporation, (TSX: IDC) announced the promotion of Cory Garbolinsky to Vice President, Finance and Acting Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Garbolinsky was previously Director of Finance at IDC responsible for external financial reporting and internal controls. Previously he served as Manager of General Accounting for North America at Alcatel-Lucent (ENXTPA: ALU) and as Chief Financial Officer at CCS Group Ltd.
ICN Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: ICN) announced the appointments of Denise Lok as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. The appointment follows the resignation of Tom Wilson as Chief Financial Officer and Gordon Fretwell as Corporate Secretary. Lok is currently Manager, Corporate Finance of Baron Global Financial Canada Ltd. Previously, she was a professional accountant with an international accounting firm.
ACE Canada, the Canadian-based operating division of the ACE Group, announced the appointment of Bruce Walker as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Walker's joins ACE from a directorship with a privately-held financial consultancy firm in the United States. Prior to this role, Mr. Walker held a variety of senior financial leadership positions within Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group.
TouchTunes Interactive Networks has announced the appointment of Patrick Barry as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. Prior to joining TouchTunes, Barry was CFO of Oberon Media.com, a casual games solutions company, and DSR Holdings, a restaurant holdings company. Barry was one of the founding members at Bluefly.com (NASDAQ BFLY), where he spent 10 years growing the business to $95 million in revenues. Barry also served as CFO and COO of Audible Inc. and CFO of Warner Music Enterprises. His extensive background in finance included work at Book-of-the-Month Club, Time Warner and Arthur Andersen LLP.
Petromanas Energy Inc. (TSX-V: PMI) announced that Bill G. Cummins has been appointed as CFO effective September 1, 2010. Ari Muljana will resign as CFO effective August 31, 2010. Mr. Cummins international background has spanned 12 years, including nearly three years as CFO of a TSX listed oil and gas company with operations in Yemen, and seven years as a senior financial executive of an international joint venture which grew to over 75,000 bopd.
Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: PPSI) announced the appointment of Andrew Minkow as its Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer effective immediately. Mr. Minkow was also appointed to our Board of Directors. Mr. Minkow was previously the President of MAST Consulting, a provider of executive management, strategic planning and financial reporting services to several corporate clients, including to Pioneer. From 2001 to 2009, Mr. Minkow was a founding employee and shareholder of Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc., where he successfully executed over $2 billion in investment banking transactions and provided leadership in business development and operational management, aiding the firm in its rapid growth during his eight year tenure.
Partner Jet Corp. (TSX-V: PJT) announced that Mike Casey has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing Bruce Reilly.
Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd. (TSX: PBG) announced that Peter Cheung was appointed as CFO, replacing Corey Ruttan. Mr. Cheung Cheung was most recently the treasurer at Compton Petroleum Corp (TSX: CMT).
TrinCan Capital Corp. (TSX-V: TRN.P) announced that Burkhard Franz has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Franz was previous the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Ms. Savi Franz has been appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended July 30, 2010
Silvermet Inc. (TSX-V: SYI) announced that Jeffrey Dawley has resigned as CFO of the Company, and is being replaced by Ian Atacan. Mr. Atacan has previously held controllership roles in various public companies, including Epsilon Energy, Impax Energy Services and Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund.
Lingo Media Corporation (TSX-V: LM)(OTCBB: LMDCF) announced that Ryan Robertson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Khurram Qureshi, who is stepping down after being CFO for the last 10 years. Mr. Robertson joins Lingo Media from Luxell Technologies Inc., where he was CFO for the last three years.
Canadian Orebodies Inc. (TSX-V: CO) announced that Joseph Heng has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary for the Company. Mr. Heng replaces Mr. Gledhill, previously in the same role. For the past 10 years, Mr. Heng has been involved primarily with junior mining public companies and holds directorship, corporate secretary and CFO positions in several of the companies he is associated with.
Look Communications Inc. (TSX-V: LOK and LOK.A) announced that Mr. Jason Redman has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, and has been replaced by Grant McCutcheon, new Board Member and Acting Chief Financial Officer.
DiagnoCure, Inc. (TSX: CUR) announced the hiring of Chantal Miklosi as the new Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. Miklosi brings over 15 years experience in investment banking and finance.
UTS Energy Corporation (TSX: UTS) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the management team that will lead SilverBirch Energy Corporation ("SilverBirch"), including Wayne Bobye as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Bobye has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of UTS since 2005.
Adira Energy Ltd. (OTCBB: ADENF; FRANKFURT: AORLB8) announced that Gadi Levin has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company's four Israeli operating subsidiaries.
Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX: MTL) announced the appointment of Mr. P. Stephen Clark to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Clark succeeds Mr. David E. Olson who is retiring from Mullen after 26 years of dedicated service.
GeoGlobal Resources Inc. (NYSE Amex: GGR) announced that Mr. Sunil Karkera, who was until recently the Corporate Controller, has been promoted to serve as the new CFO.
Saint John Port Authority announced that James Quinn will be replacing Al Soppitt as President and CEO. Mr. Quinn previously was CFO for the Canadian International Development Agency and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
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Lingo Media Corporation (TSX-V: LM)(OTCBB: LMDCF) announced that Ryan Robertson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Khurram Qureshi, who is stepping down after being CFO for the last 10 years. Mr. Robertson joins Lingo Media from Luxell Technologies Inc., where he was CFO for the last three years.
Canadian Orebodies Inc. (TSX-V: CO) announced that Joseph Heng has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary for the Company. Mr. Heng replaces Mr. Gledhill, previously in the same role. For the past 10 years, Mr. Heng has been involved primarily with junior mining public companies and holds directorship, corporate secretary and CFO positions in several of the companies he is associated with.
Look Communications Inc. (TSX-V: LOK and LOK.A) announced that Mr. Jason Redman has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, and has been replaced by Grant McCutcheon, new Board Member and Acting Chief Financial Officer.
DiagnoCure, Inc. (TSX: CUR) announced the hiring of Chantal Miklosi as the new Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. Miklosi brings over 15 years experience in investment banking and finance.
UTS Energy Corporation (TSX: UTS) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the management team that will lead SilverBirch Energy Corporation ("SilverBirch"), including Wayne Bobye as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Bobye has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of UTS since 2005.
Adira Energy Ltd. (OTCBB: ADENF; FRANKFURT: AORLB8) announced that Gadi Levin has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company's four Israeli operating subsidiaries.
Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX: MTL) announced the appointment of Mr. P. Stephen Clark to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Clark succeeds Mr. David E. Olson who is retiring from Mullen after 26 years of dedicated service.
GeoGlobal Resources Inc. (NYSE Amex: GGR) announced that Mr. Sunil Karkera, who was until recently the Corporate Controller, has been promoted to serve as the new CFO.
Saint John Port Authority announced that James Quinn will be replacing Al Soppitt as President and CEO. Mr. Quinn previously was CFO for the Canadian International Development Agency and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
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Friday, July 30, 2010
Twitter Me This – Recruiting in 140 characters?
“Feel... Felt… Found…” Three words one of my business partners, Jonathan Buzelan (Twitter: @buzelan) stressed to me as he helped develop my sales skills. “You need to see their side, before you can bring them to yours,” he would say. “Let your client know you understand how they feel. If you ever felt that way, tell them; and finally, share with them what you learnt that got you to think differently.” The philosophy was simple, as he explained it, “changing someone’s mindset can be a near impossibility, but if you provide them with new information, then they may be willing to form a new opinion.” Why try to convince someone of your truth when it easier to get them to discover it on their own. And what in the world does this have to do with Twitter?
When I first started exploring social media groups I was not convinced that it had any use beyond the obvious: sharing photos of my children at the lake with friends and family. I was convinced that this was the limit of its power. The idea that social media sites could help develop business relationships or any “real” relationship for that matter did not seem possible. I knew Linkedin existed but I thought of it as nothing more than an online rolodex that at the time was still in its infancy.
As the popularity of social media sites grew, I made it my business to learn more about them. I was already sharing much of my personal life on Facebook and details about my professional life on Linkedin. But what was completely unclear to me was the value and worth of the social media site or better yet “social media tool” called “Twitter”. What value could a billboard like tool which limits you to a 140 characters deliver?
At first glance, Twitter seems like the least significant of all the three Social media tools. But what I learned was that Twitter is a lot more powerful than people realize. As the Practice Leader for CFO2Grow’s CFO Search practice one of my goals is to be top of mind for CFOs, CEOs, Board Members, Investors and other business leaders in my online and offline community. Having been in the Financial Recruiting business for over 10 years and in the finance world for 20, I have developed many incredible contacts from which I have learned much. Being top of mind comes from sharing that knowledge base and experience and then delivering that relevant content to my network.
Twitter is much more than an electronic billboard; it is the way I reach out to the online world. In 140 characters, the snippet of content I send out becomes a form of free advertising about a blog (like this one), an article I read, a new job posting, a Facebook or LinkedIn update, or even just a retweet that I can easily share with my network . And the more interesting and relevant my tweets, the more people are likely to click through and read on. Providing relevant and informative content is part and parcel of being top of mind, and staying there.
A 2010 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey stated that while 78% of companies and recruiters use LinkedIn for recruiting and 54% use Facebook, Twitter sits at a respectable 3rd place with 44%. While there is no question that LinkedIn will continue to be the lead choice for recruiters and their companies, as Twitter grows in popularity it has the potential to surpass Facebook in its relevance to the online recruiting community. The Jobvite study further stated that while Facebook use for recruiting grew 15%, Twitter’s popularity has gone up by 32%. Harnessing Twitter’s potential is the next big thing for the recruiting community.
So if you are still scratching your head at the thought of being Twitter user, then let me say this, “I understand how you feel, because that is how I felt, but let me tell you what I found out.”
Follow us on Twitter @cfo2grow. (To follow Samuel go to Twitter @cfo2dergel)
(“Twitter Me This - Recruiting in 140 characters?” is part of an ongoing discussion on Social Media and recruiting. Here are 2 more related Blogs you may be interested in reading: “What Your LinkedIn Profile Says About You”, and “Is Facebook a Career Killer?”)
When I first started exploring social media groups I was not convinced that it had any use beyond the obvious: sharing photos of my children at the lake with friends and family. I was convinced that this was the limit of its power. The idea that social media sites could help develop business relationships or any “real” relationship for that matter did not seem possible. I knew Linkedin existed but I thought of it as nothing more than an online rolodex that at the time was still in its infancy.
As the popularity of social media sites grew, I made it my business to learn more about them. I was already sharing much of my personal life on Facebook and details about my professional life on Linkedin. But what was completely unclear to me was the value and worth of the social media site or better yet “social media tool” called “Twitter”. What value could a billboard like tool which limits you to a 140 characters deliver?
At first glance, Twitter seems like the least significant of all the three Social media tools. But what I learned was that Twitter is a lot more powerful than people realize. As the Practice Leader for CFO2Grow’s CFO Search practice one of my goals is to be top of mind for CFOs, CEOs, Board Members, Investors and other business leaders in my online and offline community. Having been in the Financial Recruiting business for over 10 years and in the finance world for 20, I have developed many incredible contacts from which I have learned much. Being top of mind comes from sharing that knowledge base and experience and then delivering that relevant content to my network.
Twitter is much more than an electronic billboard; it is the way I reach out to the online world. In 140 characters, the snippet of content I send out becomes a form of free advertising about a blog (like this one), an article I read, a new job posting, a Facebook or LinkedIn update, or even just a retweet that I can easily share with my network . And the more interesting and relevant my tweets, the more people are likely to click through and read on. Providing relevant and informative content is part and parcel of being top of mind, and staying there.
A 2010 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey stated that while 78% of companies and recruiters use LinkedIn for recruiting and 54% use Facebook, Twitter sits at a respectable 3rd place with 44%. While there is no question that LinkedIn will continue to be the lead choice for recruiters and their companies, as Twitter grows in popularity it has the potential to surpass Facebook in its relevance to the online recruiting community. The Jobvite study further stated that while Facebook use for recruiting grew 15%, Twitter’s popularity has gone up by 32%. Harnessing Twitter’s potential is the next big thing for the recruiting community.
So if you are still scratching your head at the thought of being Twitter user, then let me say this, “I understand how you feel, because that is how I felt, but let me tell you what I found out.”
Follow us on Twitter @cfo2grow. (To follow Samuel go to Twitter @cfo2dergel)
(“Twitter Me This - Recruiting in 140 characters?” is part of an ongoing discussion on Social Media and recruiting. Here are 2 more related Blogs you may be interested in reading: “What Your LinkedIn Profile Says About You”, and “Is Facebook a Career Killer?”)
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