Acceleware Corp. (TSX-V: AXE) announced that Geoff Clark has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Acceleware. Previously, Mr. Clark was Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Clark will continue to act as Chief Financial Officer until such time as a new CFO can be appointed.
Benchmark Energy Corp. (TSX-V: BEE) announced that Peter Argiris will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer of Benchmark. Mr. Argiris was formerly in energy research with Orion Securities, Macquarie Securities and Canaccord Capital.
Sonde Resources Corp. (TSX: SOQ) (NYSE Amex: SOQ) announced that Robb Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave the Company to pursue other interests.
Virgin Metals Inc. (TSX-V: VGM) announced the appointment of Janet O'Donnell as Chief Financial Officer. In addition to her duties at Virgin, Mrs. O'Donnell is also the Chief Financial Officer with a gold exploration and development company focused on a late stage exploration project in Ontario, Canada. Prior to this she was CFO of a gold producer whose operations were focused in Mexico. In addition, Mrs. O'Donnell was the CFO of a Canadian manufacturing company that sold products exclusively to the mining industry. Mrs. O'Donnell was an integral part of the team that took the company public as an income trust in 2005 and then sold it to a private equity group in 2007.
Mindoro Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: MIO) (FRANKFURT: WKN 906167) announced the appointment of Rob King to the role of Vice President Commercial and Chief Financial Officer. Mr.King has been with Mindoro in a consulting capacity since June 2010. Rob was CFO for Placer's African operations at the time Barrick Gold Corp acquired Placer Dome and continued with Barrick in this capacity for 2 years prior to returning to Australia. To facilitate Rob's appointment, Herrick Lau has resigned as CFO.
Vanstar Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: VSR) announced the appointment of Denis Tremblay as new CFO and Corporate Secretary of the Company. This appointment follows the resignation of Francois Marcotte, as CFO of the Company.
Vantex Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: VAX) announced the appointment of Denis Tremblay as new CFO of the Company. This appointment follows the resignation of Francois Marcotte, as CFO of the Company.
Jomar Capital Corp. (TSX-V: JOE.P) announced that upon completion of a business combination, Mr. Thomas Love will be appointed Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Love served as an independent director of Kensington Energy Ltd. from February 2004 to February 2005, Castle Rock Petroleum Ltd. from October 2004 to September 2007, and Canext Energy Ltd. from June 2007 to April 2010. Mr. Love has been an independent businessman since June 2007.
Genco Resources Ltd. (TSX: GGC) announced that upon completion of a business combination with Silvermex Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SMR), Hallein Darby will be the CFO and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Darby has been Silvermex's Senior VP Finance since November 2008 initially as Senior VP Finance and is currently CFO. She was previously the Senior VP Finance for Timmins Gold Corp. Ms. Darby served as a Senior Securities Analyst with the British Columbia Securities Commission from 1996 to 2006.
Enablence Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: ENA) has appointed David Toews as the Company's new CFO. Toews is replacing Ron Benn who will be leaving Enablence at the end of October to pursue other opportunities. David was most recently VP Finance for the Broadcast Division of Harris Corporation. His previous experience also includes serving as VP Finance and CFO of Leitch prior to its acquisition by Harris, as CFO of Internet Sports Network Inc., and as VP Finance of EDM Electronic Direct Marketing Ltd./Teletech Canada.
H2O Innovation Inc. (TSX-V: HEO) announced that Annie Lemieux, Chief Financial Officer, has made known her decision to leave the Company.
Quetzal Energy Ltd. (TSX-V: QEI) announced the appointment of Cameron Dow as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Dow was most recently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Financial Controller of Sea Dragon Resources Ltd. Mr. Dow was previously Interim CFO of Calvalley Petroleum Inc. and a Partner of Daunheimer & Dow LLP Chartered Accountants, in Calgary. Cameron Dow replaces Wally Rudensky who is leaving to pursue other business opportunities.
Xmet Inc. (TSX-V: XME) announced the appointment of Kirk Boyd as Xmet's new Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer replacing Donna McLean who has resigned from such positions. Mr. Boyd has served as a director and Chief Financial Officer of various reporting issuers listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"). Mr. Boyd is also the principal of Kirk Boyd & Associates, a consulting company providing executive services and specializing in strategic planning, corporate restructuring and financial management.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended September 17, 2010
Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) announced the appointment of John O'Neill as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. O'Neill will take over as Chief Financial Officer from Paul Zavesov, who will be transitioning to a senior role in Business Development. Mr. O'Neill previously worked with EGB Consulting, Homeland Renewable Energy, Environmental Power Corporation, Constellation NewEnergy, and KPMG.
Maple Leaf Reforestation Inc. (TSX-V: MPE) announced that Daniel Chu has resigned as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Director. Mr. Chu’s vacancy as Maple Leaf’s CFO and Director will be filled by Mr. Derek Liu.
Green Swan Capital Corp. (TSX-V: GSW.P) announced the appointment of Daniel Hilton as Director and CFO. Daniel is currently Executive Director of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was previously the Director of Finance and Administration, Research and Development for World Heart Corporation and a co-founder and CFO of Kids Futures Ltd. Daniel was formerly the Vice-President Finance and Technology and Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development & Administration of Enablence Technologies Inc.
Equal Energy Ltd. (TSX: EQU, NYSE: EQU) announced that Dell Chapman has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Chapman was most recently the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Berens Energy Ltd. Prior to that, he held various senior finance positions with a number of oil and gas companies, including Suncor Energy Inc. and Gulf Canada Resources Limited.
Canada Lithium Corp. (TSX: CLQ; U.S. OTCQX: CLQMF) announced that Germaine Coombs, formerly Corporate Controller with FNX Mining Company, has joined as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to FNX Mining, Ms. Coombs worked with Iron Ore Company of Canada.
White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX-V: WPR) announced the appointment of Michael G. Leskovec to the position of Chief Financial Officer, replacing Mario Miranda. Mr. Leskovec is the Financial Control Officer of Northfield Capital Corporation, a publicly traded, TSX-V listed investment holding company with investment interests primarily in the resource sector. Previously, Mr. Leskovec was Corporate Controller and an Officer of Andina Minerals Inc., Controller and an Officer of Gold Eagle Mines Ltd., and Audit and Assurance Manager at Smith Nixon LLP.
SAND Technology Inc. (OTCBB: SNDTF.OB) announced that Bruno Martel, previously announced as incoming Chief Financial Officer, will no longer be joining the company.
Palko Environmental Ltd. (TSX: PLK) announced the appointment of Corey Zahn as VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer, replacing the interim CFO, Susan McClinton. Mr. Zahn's latest position was VP Finance and CFO with Century Oilfield Services Ltd., which was recently acquired by Calfrac Well Services Ltd. Prior to this, Mr. Zahn worked with KPMG LLP as a Senior Manager.
Feronia Inc. (TSX-V: FRN) announced the appointment of Georgina Cotton as Chief Financial Officer.
WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW) announced that Andrew Morden, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Morden previously worked with Intrinsyc Software and Digital Dispatch Systems, Internet Marketing Center, Intrawest Corporation, SAP Canada and KPMG.
Bitterroot Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: BTT) announced the appointment of Barney Magnusson as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Magnusson is currently a director of SilverCrest Mines Inc. and Goldsource Mines Inc.
Romarco Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: R) announced that Fraser Sinclair has resigned as Senior Vice President and CFO of Romarco Minerals effective October 8, 2010. Joe Romagnolo, the Company's Corporate Controller, has been appointed Interim CFO.
Antioquia Gold Inc. (TSX-V: AGD) announced the appointment of JoAnne Dorval-Dronyk as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms Dorval-Dronyk replaces Robert C. James who left the Company.
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Maple Leaf Reforestation Inc. (TSX-V: MPE) announced that Daniel Chu has resigned as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Director. Mr. Chu’s vacancy as Maple Leaf’s CFO and Director will be filled by Mr. Derek Liu.
Green Swan Capital Corp. (TSX-V: GSW.P) announced the appointment of Daniel Hilton as Director and CFO. Daniel is currently Executive Director of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was previously the Director of Finance and Administration, Research and Development for World Heart Corporation and a co-founder and CFO of Kids Futures Ltd. Daniel was formerly the Vice-President Finance and Technology and Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development & Administration of Enablence Technologies Inc.
Equal Energy Ltd. (TSX: EQU, NYSE: EQU) announced that Dell Chapman has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Chapman was most recently the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Berens Energy Ltd. Prior to that, he held various senior finance positions with a number of oil and gas companies, including Suncor Energy Inc. and Gulf Canada Resources Limited.
Canada Lithium Corp. (TSX: CLQ; U.S. OTCQX: CLQMF) announced that Germaine Coombs, formerly Corporate Controller with FNX Mining Company, has joined as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to FNX Mining, Ms. Coombs worked with Iron Ore Company of Canada.
White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX-V: WPR) announced the appointment of Michael G. Leskovec to the position of Chief Financial Officer, replacing Mario Miranda. Mr. Leskovec is the Financial Control Officer of Northfield Capital Corporation, a publicly traded, TSX-V listed investment holding company with investment interests primarily in the resource sector. Previously, Mr. Leskovec was Corporate Controller and an Officer of Andina Minerals Inc., Controller and an Officer of Gold Eagle Mines Ltd., and Audit and Assurance Manager at Smith Nixon LLP.
SAND Technology Inc. (OTCBB: SNDTF.OB) announced that Bruno Martel, previously announced as incoming Chief Financial Officer, will no longer be joining the company.
Palko Environmental Ltd. (TSX: PLK) announced the appointment of Corey Zahn as VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer, replacing the interim CFO, Susan McClinton. Mr. Zahn's latest position was VP Finance and CFO with Century Oilfield Services Ltd., which was recently acquired by Calfrac Well Services Ltd. Prior to this, Mr. Zahn worked with KPMG LLP as a Senior Manager.
Feronia Inc. (TSX-V: FRN) announced the appointment of Georgina Cotton as Chief Financial Officer.
WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW) announced that Andrew Morden, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Morden previously worked with Intrinsyc Software and Digital Dispatch Systems, Internet Marketing Center, Intrawest Corporation, SAP Canada and KPMG.
Bitterroot Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: BTT) announced the appointment of Barney Magnusson as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Magnusson is currently a director of SilverCrest Mines Inc. and Goldsource Mines Inc.
Romarco Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: R) announced that Fraser Sinclair has resigned as Senior Vice President and CFO of Romarco Minerals effective October 8, 2010. Joe Romagnolo, the Company's Corporate Controller, has been appointed Interim CFO.
Antioquia Gold Inc. (TSX-V: AGD) announced the appointment of JoAnne Dorval-Dronyk as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms Dorval-Dronyk replaces Robert C. James who left the Company.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended September 10, 2010
Provident Energy Trust (TSX: PVE.UN, NYSE: PVX) announced that Brent Heagy has been appointed Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") effective October 1, 2010. Brent will succeed Mark Walker who, as previously announced, will be stepping down from the role effective September 30, 2010. Mr. Heagy was most recently Chief Financial Officer of a Calgary based mid-sized Energy Trust. Prior to that, he was Chief Risk Officer for EnCana Corporation in Calgary, Chief Financial Officer for PanCanadian Energy Corporation's US operations based in Houston, Texas and began his career with Coopers & Lybrand in Calgary.
Catch the Wind Ltd. (TSX-V: CTW) announced that Robin Roge has been appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, succeeding David Samuels. Since 2009, Robin has served as Director of Accounting of the Company and has performed its Controller function.
NexGen Financial LP announced that Abe Goenka has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer adding to his current responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer. Moira Saganski, a founding shareholder of NexGen, has relinquished her CFO responsibilities and will continue to work with the firm in fund administration.
Corvus Gold Inc. (TSX: KOR) announced the appointment of Michael Kinley as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Michael started his career with KPMG, where he became a partner in 1981. Since 1993, Mike has been the president of Winslow Associates Management & Communications Inc., a private consulting firm which provides accounting and regulatory support services to junior public companies.
Silver Dragon Resources Inc. (OTCBB: SDRG.OB) announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Sherman as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. He is a director of several companies, as well as chief financial officer of a TSX-listed company.
Pioneering Technology Corp. (TSX-V: PTE) announced that Peter Knee has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He most recently served as CFO for Citicapital, a large equipment finance company wholly owned by Citigroup until its recent sale to GE Capital
Intermap Technologies Corporation (TSX: IMP) announced the resignation of Brian Musfeldt from the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President.
Avante Security Corp. (TSX-V: ASY) announced that Raghu Sampath was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Prior to joining Avante, Mr. Sampath spent seven years at Sapphire Technologies Canada (formerly CNC Global limited), Canada's largest IT Staffing Company where he was responsible for all finance and accounting functions of the company.
Vivonet Inc. announced the appointment of Jim MacCallum as Chief Financial Officer. Jim will be replacing Kevin Falk, who assumed the role of interim Chief Finance Officer in October 2008. Kevin has transitioned into the role of Chief Product Officer at Vivonet. Prior to joining Vivonet, Jim was Vice President of Finance for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT). He has also held similar positions at Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) as Controller, Global Customer Financial Services and at PMC-Sierra Inc. (NASDAQ:PMCS) as Controller of Operations.
Cequence Energy Ltd. (TSX: CQE) announced the appointment of David Gillis as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
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Catch the Wind Ltd. (TSX-V: CTW) announced that Robin Roge has been appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, succeeding David Samuels. Since 2009, Robin has served as Director of Accounting of the Company and has performed its Controller function.
NexGen Financial LP announced that Abe Goenka has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer adding to his current responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer. Moira Saganski, a founding shareholder of NexGen, has relinquished her CFO responsibilities and will continue to work with the firm in fund administration.
Corvus Gold Inc. (TSX: KOR) announced the appointment of Michael Kinley as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Michael started his career with KPMG, where he became a partner in 1981. Since 1993, Mike has been the president of Winslow Associates Management & Communications Inc., a private consulting firm which provides accounting and regulatory support services to junior public companies.
Silver Dragon Resources Inc. (OTCBB: SDRG.OB) announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Sherman as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. He is a director of several companies, as well as chief financial officer of a TSX-listed company.
Pioneering Technology Corp. (TSX-V: PTE) announced that Peter Knee has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He most recently served as CFO for Citicapital, a large equipment finance company wholly owned by Citigroup until its recent sale to GE Capital
Intermap Technologies Corporation (TSX: IMP) announced the resignation of Brian Musfeldt from the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President.
Avante Security Corp. (TSX-V: ASY) announced that Raghu Sampath was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Prior to joining Avante, Mr. Sampath spent seven years at Sapphire Technologies Canada (formerly CNC Global limited), Canada's largest IT Staffing Company where he was responsible for all finance and accounting functions of the company.
Vivonet Inc. announced the appointment of Jim MacCallum as Chief Financial Officer. Jim will be replacing Kevin Falk, who assumed the role of interim Chief Finance Officer in October 2008. Kevin has transitioned into the role of Chief Product Officer at Vivonet. Prior to joining Vivonet, Jim was Vice President of Finance for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT). He has also held similar positions at Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) as Controller, Global Customer Financial Services and at PMC-Sierra Inc. (NASDAQ:PMCS) as Controller of Operations.
Cequence Energy Ltd. (TSX: CQE) announced the appointment of David Gillis as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended September 3, 2010
Easton Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Pink Sheets: EAPH) announced that Lee Hendelson has agreed to join the company as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Easton Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Hendelson built a successful accounting firm in the United States.
Kinetex Resources Corporation (TSX-V: KTX) announced that the Company's Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), Robert D. Ashauer, has resigned from the Company.
International Sovereign Energy Corp. (TSX: ISR) announced that Mr. Sharad Mistry was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Galvanic Applied Sciences Inc. (TSX-V: GAV) announced the appointment of Pam Clarke to the position of Controller and Acting Chief Financial Officer.
Cirrus Energy Corp. (TSX-V: CYR) appointed John Bell as interim vice president finance and chief financial officer. John, a Chartered Accountant, joined Cirrus in November,2009 as Controller and was previously Controller at Zapata Energy Corp.
SAND Technology Inc. (OTCBB: SNDTF) announced that Bruno Martel will join the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 15. Current Chief Financial Officer Zainab Schwartz will leave the company on September 15. Mr. Martel was formerly Chief Financial Officer of Nstein Technologies, recently acquired by Open Text Corporation.
Ocean Park Ventures Corp. (TSX-V: OCP) announce the appointment of Tony M. Ricci as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ricci will replace Mr. Wan Jung who has stepped down. Mr. Ricci is the current Chief Financial Officer of Keegan Resources Inc. He was a former director and CFO of Norsemont Mining Inc. and CFO of both Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. and Petaquilla Copper Ltd., companies with a combined market capitalization approaching $1 billion. Mr. Ricci was formerly with KPMG and AMEC Engineering Inc.
Acadia University announced that Darrell Youden has been named the University's new Vice-President Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Since 2000, he has been the Senior Executive Director of Corporate Services for the Nova Scotia Department of Education. His work experience includes senior financial, operations and human resource management positions with the Halifax County - Bedford District School Board and Nova Scotia Housing and Consumer Affairs. Between 1979 and 1990, Mr. Youden was a senior manager with Grant Thornton.
Globex Foreign Exchange Corporation announced that Craig Warnock joins Globex as Chief Financial Officer after working most recently as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for the City of Edmonton. Mr. Warnock has extensive expertise in the financial services industry, having spent 24 years from 1984 to 2008 at ATB Financial, in a number of progressively accountable roles, which included acting as an Executive Vice President and Treasurer.
Coastal Pacific Mining Corp. (OTCBB: CPMCF) announced that Joseph Bucci, a current director of the Company, has been appointed President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Company and will fill the role of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the interim while the Company progresses in its projects.
Pacific Safety Products Inc. (TSX-V: PSP) announced the resignation of Shawn Sutton as CFO, and that Doug Lucky will take over both the positions of CEO and, for the interim, chief financial officer. Mr. Lucky most recently advised on and executed the restructuring of MTI Global Inc. (now Zuni Holdings Inc.). His prior experience includes being a partner and Senior Vice President at Ernst & Young LLP (Corporate Finance and Restructuring), partner at RBC Capital Partners, VP Finance at Silicon Optix Inc., and consulting financial executive to other public and private companies.
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Kinetex Resources Corporation (TSX-V: KTX) announced that the Company's Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), Robert D. Ashauer, has resigned from the Company.
International Sovereign Energy Corp. (TSX: ISR) announced that Mr. Sharad Mistry was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Galvanic Applied Sciences Inc. (TSX-V: GAV) announced the appointment of Pam Clarke to the position of Controller and Acting Chief Financial Officer.
Cirrus Energy Corp. (TSX-V: CYR) appointed John Bell as interim vice president finance and chief financial officer. John, a Chartered Accountant, joined Cirrus in November,2009 as Controller and was previously Controller at Zapata Energy Corp.
SAND Technology Inc. (OTCBB: SNDTF) announced that Bruno Martel will join the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 15. Current Chief Financial Officer Zainab Schwartz will leave the company on September 15. Mr. Martel was formerly Chief Financial Officer of Nstein Technologies, recently acquired by Open Text Corporation.
Ocean Park Ventures Corp. (TSX-V: OCP) announce the appointment of Tony M. Ricci as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ricci will replace Mr. Wan Jung who has stepped down. Mr. Ricci is the current Chief Financial Officer of Keegan Resources Inc. He was a former director and CFO of Norsemont Mining Inc. and CFO of both Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. and Petaquilla Copper Ltd., companies with a combined market capitalization approaching $1 billion. Mr. Ricci was formerly with KPMG and AMEC Engineering Inc.
Acadia University announced that Darrell Youden has been named the University's new Vice-President Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Since 2000, he has been the Senior Executive Director of Corporate Services for the Nova Scotia Department of Education. His work experience includes senior financial, operations and human resource management positions with the Halifax County - Bedford District School Board and Nova Scotia Housing and Consumer Affairs. Between 1979 and 1990, Mr. Youden was a senior manager with Grant Thornton.
Globex Foreign Exchange Corporation announced that Craig Warnock joins Globex as Chief Financial Officer after working most recently as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for the City of Edmonton. Mr. Warnock has extensive expertise in the financial services industry, having spent 24 years from 1984 to 2008 at ATB Financial, in a number of progressively accountable roles, which included acting as an Executive Vice President and Treasurer.
Coastal Pacific Mining Corp. (OTCBB: CPMCF) announced that Joseph Bucci, a current director of the Company, has been appointed President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Company and will fill the role of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the interim while the Company progresses in its projects.
Pacific Safety Products Inc. (TSX-V: PSP) announced the resignation of Shawn Sutton as CFO, and that Doug Lucky will take over both the positions of CEO and, for the interim, chief financial officer. Mr. Lucky most recently advised on and executed the restructuring of MTI Global Inc. (now Zuni Holdings Inc.). His prior experience includes being a partner and Senior Vice President at Ernst & Young LLP (Corporate Finance and Restructuring), partner at RBC Capital Partners, VP Finance at Silicon Optix Inc., and consulting financial executive to other public and private companies.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended August 27, 2010
Anvil Mining Limited (TSX, ASX: AVM) announced the appointment of Philippe Monier as its Vice President Corporate and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2010. Philippe will succeed Lui Evangelista who has been Acting CFO since the retirement of Craig Munro earlier this year. Philippe's previous CFO positions include Bateman Engineering, Dynatec and BHPBilliton Base Metals. Prior to this, Philippe's experience includes nine years with Lehman Brothers Energy Group, finishing as Senior Vice President of the oil services franchise.
3P International Energy Corp. (TSX-V: DOH) announced the appointment of Wally Rudensky as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rudensky is President of DFF Management Inc., a private company providing financial management and governance services to Canadian and U.S. listed companies.
AM Gold Inc. (TSX-V: AMG, FRANKFURT: AMX) announced the appointment of Mark Lawson to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lawson joined AM Gold's Board of Directors on June 21, 2010. Mr. Lawson worked as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley in New York from 2005 until 2008 where he was involved in the execution of over $6 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions, $8 billion worth of debt offerings and $500 million of equity financings. Mr. Lawson was previously a Director of a boutique corporate finance firm in Toronto, Canada.
Cordy Oilfield Services Inc. (TSX-V: CKK) announced that Matt Braaten has been appointed Cordy's Interim, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Braaten, who joined Cordy in April, is a designated Chartered Accountant.
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX: GC) announced that Milton C. Woensdregt has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective August 19, 2010. Kiran Rao, currently the Company's Vice President of Corporate Finance and Controller, has been appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Rao, an employee of the Company since 2006, is a Chartered Accountant who possesses more than a decade of both domestic and international experience in corporate finance and accounting.
Maestro Ventures Ltd. (TSX-V: MAP) announced the resignation of Mark Achtemichuk, its CFO. He is being replaced by the Company's former CFO, Ronnie Doman.
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3P International Energy Corp. (TSX-V: DOH) announced the appointment of Wally Rudensky as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rudensky is President of DFF Management Inc., a private company providing financial management and governance services to Canadian and U.S. listed companies.
AM Gold Inc. (TSX-V: AMG, FRANKFURT: AMX) announced the appointment of Mark Lawson to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lawson joined AM Gold's Board of Directors on June 21, 2010. Mr. Lawson worked as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley in New York from 2005 until 2008 where he was involved in the execution of over $6 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions, $8 billion worth of debt offerings and $500 million of equity financings. Mr. Lawson was previously a Director of a boutique corporate finance firm in Toronto, Canada.
Cordy Oilfield Services Inc. (TSX-V: CKK) announced that Matt Braaten has been appointed Cordy's Interim, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Braaten, who joined Cordy in April, is a designated Chartered Accountant.
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX: GC) announced that Milton C. Woensdregt has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective August 19, 2010. Kiran Rao, currently the Company's Vice President of Corporate Finance and Controller, has been appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Rao, an employee of the Company since 2006, is a Chartered Accountant who possesses more than a decade of both domestic and international experience in corporate finance and accounting.
Maestro Ventures Ltd. (TSX-V: MAP) announced the resignation of Mark Achtemichuk, its CFO. He is being replaced by the Company's former CFO, Ronnie Doman.
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Monday, August 23, 2010
Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended August 20, 2010
Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. (TSX: QUX) announced the appointment of Robert (“Don”) MacDonald as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Mr. MacDonald takes over from Mr. Stuart McDonald, the former Chief Financial Officer of Quadra and the interim Chief Financial Officer of Quadra FNX. Don was most recently the Chief Financial Officer of NovaGold Resources Inc. (2003-2010) a company with two large development properties. Prior to NovaGold, Don was the Chief Financial Officer for a public biotech company (2001-2003), De Beers Canada Mining (formerly Winspear Diamonds) (1999-2001) and Dayton Mining (1991-1999) and Vice-President Finance of Granges Inc (1983-1991).
BIOREM Inc. (TSX-V:BRM) announced that Edward Corbett, Chief Financial Officer, has left the Company.
Degama Software Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets:DGMA) announced the appointment of Terry Rodrigues as Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Mr. Rodrigues gained extensive expertise in real estate financing and management with companies such as Lehndorff Property Management and Royal Le Page, a leading Canadian real estate company. Mr. Rodrigues served as controller, treasurer and held a variety of financial positions within Lehndorff and Royal Le Page.
Charter Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX-V: CRH.UN) announced the appointment of Dionne Barnes as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Floriana Cipollone. As well as serving as Chief Financial Officer of Charter REIT, Dionne Barnes is also the Vice President of Finance for the real estate operations of League Assets Corp. Prior to joining League, Ms. Barnes worked in a variety of industries including oil and gas with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy Corporation; electrical energy supply and renewable energy development with ENMAX Corporation; and real estate development and construction with Carma Developers LP, a subsidiary of Brookfield Properties. Ms. Barnes was also a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche in its Calgary office.
Plazacorp Retail Properties Ltd. (TSX-V: PLZ) announced the appointement of Florianna Cipollone as CFO. Ms. Cipollone has 20 years of business experience most recently as Chief Financial Officer for Charter REIT. Previously, Ms Cipollone held the positions of Vice President, Corporate Planning & Strategy at O&Y Properties Corporation and Vice President, Finance at O&Y Real Estate Investment Trust.
Continental Gold Ltd. (TSX: CNL) announced the appointment of Keith McKay as CFO. Previously, Mr. McKay has served as Vice President and CFO for Aurelian Resources Inc. and Senior Vice President Financial Operations for an international engineering and project management services firm and as Controller at Rio Algom Ltd., a Canadian based mining company that produced copper, gold, uranium, molybdenum, and coal in North and South America. Mr. McKay has also served as Vice President, Finance for Potash Company of Canada and has worked with the Bank of Montreal. In addition to his role as CFO of Continental gold, Mr. McKay also serves as the CFO of Dalradian Resources Limited and is the CFO for Andina Minerals Inc. until September 30, 2010.
Windstorm Resources Inc. (TSX-V: WSR) announced the appointment of Rodson Zulueta to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, replacing Mr. Michael Clark. Mr. Zulueta is currently the Controller of Grosso Group Management Ltd., overseeing the financial reporting, treasury function, control processes, and regulatory compliance of its publicly listed member companies. Prior to joining Grosso Group, Mr. Zulueta was Controller of Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. as it developed and brought into production the Molejon Gold Mine in Panama. Mr. Zulueta also previously worked with the public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP.,
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BIOREM Inc. (TSX-V:BRM) announced that Edward Corbett, Chief Financial Officer, has left the Company.
Degama Software Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets:DGMA) announced the appointment of Terry Rodrigues as Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Mr. Rodrigues gained extensive expertise in real estate financing and management with companies such as Lehndorff Property Management and Royal Le Page, a leading Canadian real estate company. Mr. Rodrigues served as controller, treasurer and held a variety of financial positions within Lehndorff and Royal Le Page.
Charter Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX-V: CRH.UN) announced the appointment of Dionne Barnes as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Floriana Cipollone. As well as serving as Chief Financial Officer of Charter REIT, Dionne Barnes is also the Vice President of Finance for the real estate operations of League Assets Corp. Prior to joining League, Ms. Barnes worked in a variety of industries including oil and gas with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy Corporation; electrical energy supply and renewable energy development with ENMAX Corporation; and real estate development and construction with Carma Developers LP, a subsidiary of Brookfield Properties. Ms. Barnes was also a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche in its Calgary office.
Plazacorp Retail Properties Ltd. (TSX-V: PLZ) announced the appointement of Florianna Cipollone as CFO. Ms. Cipollone has 20 years of business experience most recently as Chief Financial Officer for Charter REIT. Previously, Ms Cipollone held the positions of Vice President, Corporate Planning & Strategy at O&Y Properties Corporation and Vice President, Finance at O&Y Real Estate Investment Trust.
Continental Gold Ltd. (TSX: CNL) announced the appointment of Keith McKay as CFO. Previously, Mr. McKay has served as Vice President and CFO for Aurelian Resources Inc. and Senior Vice President Financial Operations for an international engineering and project management services firm and as Controller at Rio Algom Ltd., a Canadian based mining company that produced copper, gold, uranium, molybdenum, and coal in North and South America. Mr. McKay has also served as Vice President, Finance for Potash Company of Canada and has worked with the Bank of Montreal. In addition to his role as CFO of Continental gold, Mr. McKay also serves as the CFO of Dalradian Resources Limited and is the CFO for Andina Minerals Inc. until September 30, 2010.
Windstorm Resources Inc. (TSX-V: WSR) announced the appointment of Rodson Zulueta to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, replacing Mr. Michael Clark. Mr. Zulueta is currently the Controller of Grosso Group Management Ltd., overseeing the financial reporting, treasury function, control processes, and regulatory compliance of its publicly listed member companies. Prior to joining Grosso Group, Mr. Zulueta was Controller of Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. as it developed and brought into production the Molejon Gold Mine in Panama. Mr. Zulueta also previously worked with the public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP.,
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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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