At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Canada based CFO’ operating in the Advertising space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
David L. Adams
Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Groupe Aeroplan
David has executive responsibility for the overall financial strategic direction, control, reporting and financial monitoring of Aimia’s operations. He also oversees the organization’s access to and engagement with global capital markets. In 2007, he was appointed Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Aeroplan. Before joining Aimia, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Photowatt Technologies Inc. Prior to Photowatt, he acted as Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of SR Telecom Inc. Mr. Adams previously held a variety of executive finance positions at CAE Inc. a global market leader in the production of flight simulators and control systems. Prior to these roles, he held a number of progressively senior roles with the Bank of Nova Scotia and Clarkson Gordon (Ernst & Young). Mr. Adams is a CA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Finance Degree from the University of Toronto and has completed the Stanford Executive Program
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About Groupe Aeroplan, SR Telecom: Groupe Aeroplan is the global leader in loyalty management and owns Aeroplan, Canada’s premier loyalty program, and Carlson Marketing.
Stephen Devito
CFO of Marketwired
As Marketwired’s CFO, Stephen Devito oversees the Company’s worldwide finance organization with responsibility for financial reporting, tax and legal matters, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions. He also leads the facilities and human resources teams. In conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, Stephen is instrumental in determining the organization’s business and financial strategies. With over 13 years of financial, operational and strategic planning experience in both private and public companies, Stephen has succeeded in taking companies through rapid growth and expansion, including initial public offerings, hostile take-over bids, restructurings, and more. Stephen joined Marketwired in 2008 after leaving his post of CFO at Second Cup Royalty Income Fund (TSX: SCU.UN), the largest franchiser of specialty coffee cafés in Canada. Prior to Second Cup, Stephen held leadership roles at DWL Incorporated, a fast-growing CRM solutions company specializing in the insurance area, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the world’s largest professional services firm and Schwartz Levitsky Feldman LLP, a mid-sized professional services firm with head offices in Toronto and Montreal. Stephen is a designated Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.
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About BlueCat, Marketwired: Marketwired is a social communications company that provides solutions for global press release distribution and more.
Lee Tamkee
SVP and CFO of Critical Mass
With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurial, start up, turnaround and corporate environments, Lee is well-equipped to lead Critical Mass’s pursuit of operational excellence. In addition to leading the Finance and Support Services group at Critical Mass, Lee collaborates with the Leadership team to ensure that employees have access to the best resources, the best facilities and an inspiring environment to work in. He champions Critical Mass’s cause for profitable growth and operational success—all while never failing to appreciate the importance of having fun. Prior to Critical Mass, Lee was an integral member of the executive teams at both Bell and Rogers Wireless in Western Canada, which included the launch of Bell Canada’s expansion into Western Canada. While he is not quick to tell you, Lee is an accomplished athlete, having represented Canada in many international competitions as a member of the National Field Hockey team. The inherent drive for success, commitment to excellence and passion for teamwork has followed Lee into his role with Critical Mass.
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About Critical Mass: Critical Mass is a digital experience design agency with a relentless focus on the customer.
Bruno Martel
CFO of Acquisio
Chief Financial Officer at Acquisio – Performance Marketing Solutions for Local Businesses and the Agencies that Serve Them
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About Acquisio, Nstein Technologies: Performance Marketing Solutions for Local Businesses and the Agencies that Serve Them
Marianna Pinter
CFO of Disrupted Logic
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About Disrupted Logic: Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Interactive Media Experiences
Rumi Guzder
CFO of Mobicow
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About Mobicow: Mobicow is a mobile ad network that engages and connects with customers through full-screen ads.
Grant Malcolm
Chief Financial Officer of Eclipse Colour and Imaging
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About Eclipse Colour and Imaging: Eclipse Colour and Imaging is specialize in wide-format printing including advertising.
Richard Rivard
Chief Financial Officer of Oryx Agency
Richard Rivard is CFO at Oryx Agency.
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About Oryx Agency: Leading advertising and marketing agency with offices in Toronto, Miami and San Jose.
Saad Ayouch
CFO of Ad4Game
Saad is the CEO of Ad4Game, online game advertising network focused on MMO, RPG and browser-based games. He got his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from McGill University. He also attended HEC Montréal for his master’s degree in e-commerce.
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About Ad4Game: Ad4Game is an online game advertising network focused on MMO, RPG and browser-based games.
Sarah Alvi
Chief Financial Officer of JUICE Mobile
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About JUICE Mobile: JUICE Mobile is a mobile advertising and technology firm focused on growing and monetizing the mobile advertising market.
Tgs Worldwide
Chief Financial Officer of Adspace Group
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About Adspace Group: Advertising, Marketing and Media Company based in British Columbia Canada
Selena Paskalidis
Co-Founder , CFO & Head of Content of dotstudioPRO
Selena Paskalidis is the Co-Founder ,CFO & Head of Content at dotstudiopro.com.
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About dotstudioPRO: Video Syndication Platform as a Service for Content Owners and Video Network Partners
Timothy Leyne
Chief Financial Officer of Agendize
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About Agendize: Agendize provides a suite of conversion tools for publishers and marketers to turn online traffic into business.
Matt Tan
CFO of Macromeasures
CFO at Macromeasures
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About Macromeasures: We enable marketers to understand who their customers are and deliver contextual, personalized experiences.
Grace Krigstin
CFO of SqueezeCMM
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About SqueezeCMM: Enterprise content marketing analytics.