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 Transportation 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.
Marc D’Amour
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Metro Supply Chain Group
Marc has over 30 years experience (11 with Metro) in all facets of finance both in international and public organizations. Most recently as Vice President and Chief Financial officer with Hartco Income Fund. Hartco was one of Canada’s largest franchisors of computer technology, integrators and retailers with annual revenue in excess of $600 million. Prior to Hartco, Marc spent seven years as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Wyant Corporation. Marc is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree from the University of Ottawa.
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About Metro Supply Chain Group: Metro Supply Chain Group is a provider of third party logistics (3PL) across Canada.
Rob McLeod
CFO of Ritchie Bros
Rob McLeod began his career with Ritchie Bros. in 1993 as U.S. Controller and held various other positions in the Vancouver head office, including corporate controller. In 1999, Rob relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska to establish the Ritchie Bros. U.S. head office and in 2002, Rob relocated again, to Ritchie Bros.’ office in the Netherlands, where he was Sr. Manager of Operations for Europe. Returning to the head office in Vancouver in 2005, Rob undertook various strategic projects before being appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2008. Rob has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and received his Chartered Accountancy designation while working for KPMG.
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About Ritchie Bros: Ritchie Bros helps people appraise, sell, inspect, buy, refurbish, ship, and finance heavy equipment and trucks.
Bharat Mahajan
Vice-President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer of Aveda Transportation and Energy Services
Before joining Aveda, Bharat Mahajan was the CEO of NavNet Inc., a private company that designs, develops and manufactures home automation solutions. Prior thereto, his distinguished career included several positions with Magna International, where he was responsible for launching two successful divisions and overseeing various international growth initiatives. Mahajan was also CFO for WellPoint Systems Inc., an oil and gas software company, and vice president of finance and the CFO for Norex Exploration Services Inc., a seismic exploration company. Mahajan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and is a chartered accountant.
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About Aveda Transportation and Energy Services: Aveda Transportation and Energy Services is the largest rig moving company in north america.
Evan Gao
Chief Financial Officer of AVMAX Group
Mr. Gao worked briefly at Avmax as a Tax Manager in 2014/2015 before becoming the Chief Financial Officer in June of 2018. Mr. Gao left Avmax in early 2015 and started his own consultant company which focused on the M&A advisory business. Mr. Gao has played a very important role in the M&A transactions between Sunward and Avmax. Prior to joining Avmax in 2014, Mr. Gao was a Tax Manager at BDO Canada LLP, where he worked extensively with clients in a wide range of industries within the public, private and non-profit sectors, with an emphasis on public companies. Mr. Gao received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Simon Fraser University in 2008. Mr. Gao received his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation in 2011 and Certified Public Accountant designation from the United States in 2013. He also completed his CICA In-depth Tax courses I, II and III in 2013. As the Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Gao is responsible for overseeing strategic accounting solutions across all company segments including the internal and external financial reporting, taxation, finance, treasury, audit compliance and internal controls. Mr. Gao bringing years of experience in accounting, finance, mergers, acquisitions, strategy and industry experience to his role in the company. He has worked closely with Avmax’s senior leadership on accounting and strategic planning related matters since joining the company.
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About AVMAX Group: AVMAX Group is a diverse company offering product and service related to aviation.
Paul Bernards
Chief Financial Officer of Discovery Air
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About Discovery Air: Discovery Air is a specialty aviation and logistics company.
Damian Towns
Chief Financial Officer of Loop Energy
A graduate of the University of Otago in New Zealand (Bachelor of Commerce with Honors) and a Canadian Chartered Accountant, Mr. Towns has over twenty years’ experience in accounting and finance, with over fifteen years focused on the mining industry. Prior to joining Coro, Mr. Towns was Controller of First Quantum Minerals Ltd. and also was Chief Financial Officer of Valley High Ventures Ltd. from March 2008 to March 2011, as well as an audit manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Canada. Mr. Towns has international mining and accounting experience in Africa, New Zealand, Latin America, and Canada.
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About CORO Mining Corp, Loop Energy: Loop Energy is a developer of pollution-free transportation solutions intended to reduce the emission of harmful gasses.
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.
Robert (Bob) Allen
CFO of SmartFleet
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About SmartFleet: Mobile Fleet & Workforce Management