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 Manufacturing 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.
Dan Cohrs
Chief Financial Officer of D-Wave Systems
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President: Mr. Cohrs was appointed Chief Financial Officer of our general partner in July 2011. Since October 2008, Dan Cohrs has served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Rentech, and is responsible for all finance and accounting functions; mergers and acquisitions; corporate strategy; government affairs and external communications of the company. Mr. Cohrs brings more than two decades of experience in corporate finance, strategy and planning and mergers and acquisitions. Joining Rentech from the private investment and consulting firm Skycrest Ventures, LLC, Mr. Cohrs previously held senior positions in corporate strategy, development and finance in industry-leading companies such as Marriott, Northwest Airlines, GTE and Global Crossing, where he was Chief Financial Officer for five years. In those positions, Mr. Cohrs built and managed global financial and planning organizations, raised more than $25 billion of capital, and participated in some of the largest M&A transactions in the history of the telecommunications industry. Mr. Cohrs has been a strategy consultant with Marakon Associates, and a faculty member at Cornell University and Harvard University, teaching courses in corporate governance and finance. He earned a B.S. degree in engineering from Michigan State University, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in finance, economics, and public policy from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management.
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About Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), D-Wave Systems: D-Wave Systems designs and manufactures quantum computing and superconducting electronics.
Sean Washchuk
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CCL Industries
Sean Washchuk joined CCL in 2011 as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CCL Industries Inc. Throughout his career, Washchuk has served in a variety of financial roles with increasing responsibility, including 11 years at Vitran Corporation Inc. as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller. Prior to Vitran, Washchuk was Controller for Nexcycle Plastics and acquired auditing experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. An accomplished CFO, Washchuk has extensive experience in corporate financial reporting, tax, treasury, international financing structures and acquisitions. Washchuk is a Chartered Accountant and graduated from Brock University with an Honours Bachelor of Accounting degree.
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About CCL Industries: CCL is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative solutions.
Grant Isaac
Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Cameco Corporation
Grant was appointed senior vice-president and chief financial officer of Cameco in July 2011, and in August 2015, added the marketing division to his portfolio.As chief financial officer, Grant provides executive oversight for finance, tax, treasury, investor relations, strategy and risk, marketing, Cameco Inc. and Nukem.Grant joined Cameco as senior vice-president, corporate services in July, 2009. Prior to joining Cameco, he was a professor at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan beginning in 2000 and was appointed as the Dean of the Edwards School of Business in 2006. His focus at the Edwards School of Business was on research, development and commercialization of technology products, international trade and regulations and the strategic management of intellectual property. He is the author of two books on trade and regulations as well as numerous book chapters and research articles appearing in leading academic journals.Grant received a BA (economics) and an MA (economics) from the University of Saskatchewan and a PhD from the London School of Economics.
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About Cameco Corporation: Cameco Corporation is a manufacturing company that produces Uranium and nuclear fuel as well as a supplier of conversion services.
Brian Meadows
CFO of Atmofizer Technologies Inc.
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About Atmofizer Technologies Inc.: Atmofizer Technologies is a revolutionary clean tech company that brings clean air and water to the world.
Kevin O’Neil
President & CFO of 360insights
Prior to joining 360, Kevin was the COO/CFO of Scalar Decisions, a Toronto-based IT solutions business and #21 on Profit fast growing businesses, where he provided operational and financial leadership over a period of very rapid growth. He was formerly President and COO of dna13 Inc, an Ottawa-based Saas software company where he led the Company through a successful divestiture to CNW, Canada’s leading newswire business. Kevin is also a founding partner of Sapient Capital Partners, a financial advisory firm, involved with mergers and acquisitions activity and corporate finance, and serves clients in a variety of businesses. From 2000 to 2005, Kevin was President and Chief Executive Officer of World Vintners Inc., which grew to be the largest retailer of consumer made wine in the world and is also a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator.
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About 360insights, Sapient Capital Partners: 360insightsprovides a SaaS-based platform that enables manufacturers and distributors to manage their incentives programs.
Mandeep Chawla
Chief Financial Officer of Celestica
As Chief Financial Officer, Mandeep Chawla is responsible for overseeing Celestica’s accounting, financial and investor relations functions in order to protect and enhance the company’s shareholder value. Since joining Celestica in 2010, Mandeep has held progressively senior roles in the Finance organization, most recently as Senior Vice President Finance. Prior to joining Celestica, Mandeep held Finance positions with MDS Inc., now Nordion Inc., a health science company; Earth Tech Canada, a subsidiary of Tyco International; and General Electric. Mandeep holds a Master of Finance degree from Queen’s University and Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University. Mandeep is a Certified Management Accountant.
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About Celestica: Celestica is dedicated to building solid partnerships and providing flexible solutions to enable their customers’ success.
Mark Brennan
CFO of Largo Resources
Mr. Brennan is currently Executive Chairman of Ascendant Resources Inc. and Chief Executive Officer & Co Chairman at Cerrado Gold. Prior to co-founding Ascendant, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Metals Inc., a multi-mine polymetallic producer, from April 2015 to March 2017. He was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Largo Resources Ltd., a greenfield to production mining company, from March 2005 to March 2015. He was the co-founder of Brasoil do Brasil Exploracao Petrolifera S.A., a private oil and gas producing exploration Corporation in Brazil. In addition, he has been President of Linear Capital Corporation, a private merchant bank, since February 1998. He is a Founder and a director of James Bay Resources Limited since November 2007. Founding member of Desert Sun Mining with over 20 years financing experience in North America & Europe. Founder and principal of Linear Capital, Brasoil Corporation, James Bay Resources, Morumbi Oil & Gas and former President, CEO and Chairman of Admiral Bay Resources.
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About Largo Resources: Largo Resources Ltd. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of exploration and evaluation properties
Marc Beisheim
Chief Financial Officer of Hydrogenics
Marc Beisheim was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary on May 11, 2018. Most recently the CFO of The Canadian Press, Marc was also previously the CFO of Aeroquest International Limited, a TSX listed company at the time. His experience reflects a focus on companies within the engineering, technology and manufacturing sectors. Marc has also held senior positions in operational management with mandates to deliver growth and improved financial performance; experience that compliments his core capabilities and competency in finance. He received his Baccalaureate in Commerce Honours from the University of Ottawa and is a Chartered Professional Account.
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About Hydrogenics: Hydrogenics is a leader designing, manufacturing, building and installing industrial and commercial.
Tania M Clarke
Senior Vice President & CFO of New Look Vision Group
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About New Look Vision Group: New Look Vision Group is a provider of eye care products and services in Eastern Canada.
Samuel Cochrane
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Avigilon Corporation
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About Avigilon Corporation, Sierra Wireless: Avigilon Corporation is a motorola solutions company provides trusted security solutions to the global market.
Michael Lamontagne
Executive Vice President and CFO of Etratech
Mike joined Etratech after a decade as Chief Financial Officer with Wolseley Canada, following that company’s acquisition of Westburne Canada. Mike built a national finance group from a greatly decentralized organization and worked to ensure good corporate governance for the firm across Canada. He directed the overall financial plans and accounting practices of the Canadian organization as well as monitoring the overall financial performance of each of the Canadian Business units. Mike was responsible for 10 acquisitions for Wolseley in Canada, contributing to a doubling of revenues from $600M+ to $1.3B. He was also responsible for overall leadership of the Finance Group. Prior to joining the Etratech team, Mike served as a board member.
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About Etratech: Etratech specializes in the design, development and manufacture of advanced electronic controls and control systems for global companies.
Jo-Ann Longworth
Chief Financial Officer of Resolute Forest Products
Longworth previously served as special advisor to the president and chief executive officer, focusing on special mandates, from July 4, 2011, to August 31, 2011. She served as senior vice president and chief accounting officer with World Color Inc. (formerly Quebecor World Inc.) from 2008 to 2010, as chief financial officer with Skyservice Inc. from 2007 to 2008, as vice president and controller with Novelis, Inc. from 2005 to 2006, and held a number of financial and operational roles over a 16-year career with Alcan Inc.
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About Resolute Forest Products: Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry offering a dynamic and safe work environment.
Laura Carr
CFO of Dunelm
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About Dunelm: Dunelm is the UK’s home furnishing retailers. Shop for bedding, curtains, furniture, beds, and mattresses.
Danny Lee
Chief Financial Officer of CarbonOne Technologies
Mr. Lee is a Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years of experience, including eight years as a Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lee’s experience includes financial reporting for both Canadian and US listed companies with international subsidiaries, strategic planning, tax planning, corporate governance, equity financings and due diligence for acquisitions. As an employee of J. Proust & Associates Inc., an organization providing public company management and venture capital to start-up and junior companies, Mr. Lee holds the position of Chief Financial Officer for Southern Arc Minerals Inc. and Canada Energy Partners Inc. Mr. Lee is also a director of Edgewater Exploration Ltd., a TSX-V listed company. Mr. Lee has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and articled with Deloitte & Touche.
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About CarbonOne Technologies: CarbonOne Technologies . engages in the development, production, manufacture, and commercialization of advanced materials.
Benoit Lorrain
Co-Founder & CFO of Genia Photonics
Benoit Lorrain is Co-Founder & CFO at Genia Photonics.
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About Genia Photonics: Genia Photonics develops picosecond fiber laser systems for molecular spectroscope systems.
Sarah J MacKinnon
Chief Financial Officer of Delta-Q Technologies
Sarah is a financial executive with over 15 years of experience in both private and public companies. Previously, she held the CFO position at Welco Lumber Corp., a lumber commodity and specialty product distributor. Sarah was also Director, Finance at Xantrex, a TSX-listed manufacturer and marketer of raw electrical energy conversion products. Sarah is a Chartered Accountant and obtained her Bachelor of commerce degree from the University of British Columbia.
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About Delta-Q Technologies: Delta-Q Technologies manufacturers industrial battery chargers for lead acid and lithium-ion batteries.
Carlos Vicens
Chief Financial Officer of Neo Lithium
Vicens previously worked as Vice President in Scotiabank’s Investment Banking Mining team and participated in over $10B of M&A transactions and well over $5B in equity and debt issuances. Mr. Vicens is founding member and Director of Lemuria Royalties Corp, a private royalty & streaming company. Mr. Vicens obtained his Bachelors of Arts degree in Finance & General Management from Universidad Metropolitana and his MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business.
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About Neo Lithium: Neo Lithium Corp is quickly becoming the most prominent new name in lithium brine exploration by virtue of its quality team and project.
Joe Ricci
Vice President & CFO of Firan Technology Group
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About Firan Technology Group: North American manufacturer of high technology printed circuit boards and precision illuminated display systems.
Ed Mattei
Chief Financial Officer of Mircom
Ed is a Chartered Accountant (Ontario) and also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. With greater than 20 years of progressive business experience, Ed’s previous professional experiences also included executive roles in corporate development and corporate taxation.
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About Mircom: Mircom is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of Intelligent Building Solutions.
Ed Mattei
Chief Financial Officer of Mircom
Ed is a Chartered Accountant (Ontario) and also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. With greater than 20 years of progressive business experience, Ed’s previous professional experiences also included executive roles in corporate development and corporate taxation.
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About Mircom: Mircom is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of Intelligent Building Solutions.
Marianne Lépinoit
CFO of Polystyvert
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About Polystyvert: Polystyvert is an innovative SME environmental company with a mission to recycle polystyrene
Rosy Amlani
CFO and VP Business Development of ACAMP
Rosy has more than 20 years in government commercialization activities and private accounting. In a management role with the Canadian federal government, she analyzed business cases for funding, reviewed targeted support for Western Economic Diversification, developed new commercialization organizations and initiatives, and supported Alberta investments of more than $200 million towards economic diversification. In 2005 she was actively involved in the creation of ACAMP. Rosy has dedicated her career to developing strong relationships in the innovation community, and to helping Alberta companies grow their revenue and stature. She is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Rosy is instrumental in fostering ACAMP’s relationships with industry and government and helps secure funding grants and development resources for both ACAMP and its clients.
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About ACAMP: ACAMP focuses on electronics hardware development comprised of embedded systems and related firmware, sensors.
David Long
Chief Financial Officer of BioVectra
David Long is the Chief Financial Officer of BioVectra. He has over 30 years of experience in Finance and IT leadership, including the CDMO space. He obtained an MBA in Finance and International Business from Dalhousie University.
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About BioVectra: BioVectra offers contract development and manufacturing capacity for intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Mark Leung
CFO of Aereus Technologies
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About Aereus Technologies: Aereus is a pioneer in the global metallic antimicrobial coating industry.
Mark Leung
CFO of Aereus Technologies
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About Aereus Technologies: Aereus is a pioneer in the global metallic antimicrobial coating industry.
Christopher Clark
CFO of Neovasc
Mr. Clark has almost 20 years finance and accounting experience in public practice and in public and private companies, most recently focused in the medical device sector. Previous experience includes financial leadership roles with large automotive and telecom firms in which he developed deep expertise in the development and management of sophisticated financial systems. A highly sought after consultant for biotechnology startups, Mr. Clark accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer at Neovasc and was instrumental in the initial and ongoing development of Neovasc as a publicly traded company. He received his designation as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales and articled with KPMG before moving to Canada from England in 1998. He has an honors degree in Economics from Swansea University and a post graduate diploma from Keble College, Oxford.
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About Neovasc: Neovasc Inc. is a specialty medical device company that develops and manufactures products for the rapidly growing.
Allan Hogg
Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer of Cascades Inc
Allan Hogg is the Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at Cascades.
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About Cascades Inc: Cascades Inc is a North American tissue manufacturing and conversion company.
Derek McDorman
Chief Financial Officer of Pacific Safety Products
Derek has 30 years of experience in finance focusing primarily on North American public company reporting. Derek has worked in start ups to multinationals, such as: TrizecHahn Corporation; Thompson Creek Metals Inc.; and, Portage Minerals Inc. – where he was CFO. Derek has a Masters of Science in Business Administration and is a CPA, CMA.
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About Pacific Safety Products: The design, production, sale, and support of high performance and high quality armour solutions for the defence and public security markets.
Melissa McElwee
CFO of International Barrier Technology
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About International Barrier Technology: ePrivateHire develops software solutions such as Tobias, web-based booking software for the private hire and taxi industry.
Mario Laflamme
Chief Financial Officer of Powerside
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About Powerside: Powerside delivers an integrated range of power monitoring, analysis, and power quality services.
Marilyn Crowley
Chief Financial Officer of Reko International Group
Marilyn Crowley, CPA, CA has been the Chief Financial Officer at Reko International Group Inc. since November 24, 2015. Marilyn Crowley is a seasoned financial executive with more than 24 years’ experience in accounting advisory and senior operational roles.
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About Reko International Group: A diversified, technology-driven manufacturing organization.
Alan Katiya
CFO of Seawind
Brings a great deal of experience and knowledge in working with private and governmental groups in finance and business development. He has been given the mandate to assemble a professional advisory board to help guide the companies during this time of major expansion.
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About Seawind: The Seawind aircraft is a perfect union of form and function.
James L. Ho
Chief Financial Officer of Buying Vietnam
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About Buying Vietnam: Buying Vietnam is a leading platform for wholesale between Vietnam Manufacturers and global buyers.
Owen Davies
Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer of PRT
Owen Davies is Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer at PRT.
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About PRT: PRT is North America’s largest producer of container-grown forest seedlings.
Owen Davies
Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer of PRT
Owen Davies is Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer at PRT.
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About PRT: PRT is North America’s largest producer of container-grown forest seedlings.
Donald D. McKechnie
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Alhambra Resources
Mr. McKechnie is a Chartered Accountant with 35 years of senior financial and management experience 32 of those being in the resource sector involved with oil and natural gas projects in Canada, Indonesia and Ukraine and in the mining sector in Kazakhstan. The majority of his career was spent with North Canadian Oils Limited, a natural resource and electrical cogeneration company headquartered in Calgary. Mr. McKechnie was the president of North Canadian’s electrical cogeneration subsidiary at the time that company was sold. Mr. McKechnie joined Alhambra in 2003.
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About Alhambra Resources: Alhambra Resources Ltd. is a Canadian based exploration and gold production corporation.
Louisa Carter
CFO & Founder of Arctic Apples
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About Arctic Apples: Arctic Apples develops safe, high-quality tree fruit cultivars that provide growers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, foodservice.