Kazuto "Kevin" Ogawa is the new president and CEO of Canon Canada Inc., succeeding Tamotsu Nakamura, who recently transferred from Canon Canada to become executive VP and general manager of Canon USA Inc.'s imaging systems group. This is Ogawa's second assignment in the Canadian market, having served in the camera division of Canon Canada from 1982 to 1983. Canon Canada has its head office in Mississauga and is wholly owned by Canon USA.
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* Liquidation World (TSX:LQW) has hired Ken Wightman, CA, as senior VP for finance and CFO. Wightman has held CFO positions with a number of public and private companies. LQW's incumbent CFO, Andrew Searby, had elected not to relocate to the new head office in Brantford from Calgary, but will remain with the company until the transition of CFO responsibilities is complete. Liquidation World sells consumer merchandise through 106 retail outlets.
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* CTVglobemedia has named John Gossling as CFO of CTVglobemedia effective April 7. He replaces Robin Fillingham, who is retiring. Gossling was most recently vice-president of financial operations for Rogers Communications Inc. CTV also has appointed Brad Kubota as VP of sales for conventional television, effective March 24. Kubota was most recently VP of local sales for Canwest Mediaworks. CTVglobemedia Inc. owns the CTV television network, the Globe and Mail and other media outlets.
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* Jeff Heath has been promoted to executive VP and group treasurer at Scotiabank (TSX, NYSE:BNS). Heath, a chartered accountant, previously was senior VP and head of risk policy and capital markets. He takes over from Bob Brooks, who has announced plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year after more than 40 years with the bank.
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* Energy Savings Income Fund (TSX:SIF.UN) says that former chief executive officer Rebecca MacDonald, currently executive chair, is becoming co-CEO with the resignation of Brennan Mulcahy. The other co-CEO of the Toronto-based marketer of fixed-price natural gas and electricity contracts will be Ken Hartwick, currently president. MacDonald retains the chair. Mulcahy, who was a founding partner of the company, will continue on an interim basis as a consultant in the management transition.
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* Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX:ORV) has named Bill Williams as VP for corporate development. Williams has been involved in mineral exploration and project development throughout the Americas. Orvana explores and develops base- and precious-metals mines in the Americas. Its head office is in Toronto.
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* Bird Construction Co. Ltd., administrator of Bird Construction Income Fund, says Stephen Entwistle, CA, is the new CFO of the fund (TSX:BDT. UN). Entwistle was most recently CFO of the Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund. Bird Construction Co. is an international general contractor with offices across Canada.
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* Fraser Papers Inc. (TSX:FPS) has made some managerial changes: Bill Manzer moves from senior VP of pulp and paper operations to senior VP of business strategy and projects. Jeff Dutton moves from general manager of east papers operations to senior VP of operations and COO. Matt Nightingale becomes VP of marketing for Fraser Papers Ltd. He was previously director of marketing. Fraser Papers is an integrated specialty paper company with operations in New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire and Quebec. Its head office is in Toronto.
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* Kevin Young has been appointed president of the Armtec division of the Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund (TSX: ARF.UN). Prior to joining Armtec, Young held a number of senior positions in industrial businesses. James Newell becomes the fund's CFO. He takes over from interim CFO Carrie Boutcher, who resumes her role as VP of finance. Prior to joining Armtec, Newell was CFO of Grafikom LP. Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund has its office in Guelph.
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* Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX:CWL.A) has appointed John Wallace to the newly created positions of president and COO. The Toronto-based executive search firm said Wallace was formerly president and chief executive of Highland Partners.
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* Adam Jean, CA, has been appointed as controller of Fortune Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FT). He had been with Ernst & Young LLP since 1999, where he was most recently senior manager of assurance and advisory business services. Fortune is a diversified natural resource company with seven mineral deposits and a number of exploration projects in its portfolio, all in Canada. Its head office is in London.
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* Northbridge Financial Corp. (TSX:NB) says Craig Pinnock will join as CFO at month end, succeeding the retiring John Varnell. Pinnock, a CA, was most recently senior VP and CFO of Liberty Mutual Group's Canadian branches, and head of reinsurance accounting and administration for Liberty International Underwriters. Northbridge provides property and casualty insurance products through its subsidiaries. Its head office is in Toronto.
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* West 49 Inc. (TSX: WXX) has promoted Rhonda Allen to CFO and corporate secretary. Allen is a certified management accountant with more than 11 years' experience in the retail and service industry, most recently with Hudson's Bay Co. West 49 is a multi-banner specialty retailer of apparel, footwear and accessories related to skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, motocross and the music industries.
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* Avion Resources Corp. (TSXV:AVR) has hired Don Dudek as senior VP of exploration. Dudek was most recently exploration manager of Aur Resources Inc. Avion is a metals exploration and development company with projects in Africa and Canada. Its head office is in Toronto.
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* Colossus Minerals Inc. (TSX:CSI) has appointed Heleno Costa as VP of operations for its flagship Serra Pelada property. Costa comes with more than 30 years' experience in the mining sector. Colossus is focused on mineral resource properties in Brazil. Its head office is in Toronto.
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* Forsys Metals Corp. (TSX:FSY) has named Craig Bamford its CFO. Bamford is a chartered accountant with more than 25 years of experience. Forsys has its head office in Oakville.
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* TayCon Capital Corp. (TSXV:TYC.P) says Paul Smith has resigned as CFO and director. President and CEO Morgan Cowl will assume CFO responsibilities until a suitable replacement is appointed for the Ottawa company.
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* Simberi Mining Corp. (TSXV:SAU) has appointed James Hershaw as VP of corporate and mineral development. Hershaw comes with 25 years of energy and mineral development experience in Canada and Africa. Simberi's main exploration project is the Kakanda copper/cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its head office is in Toronto.
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* Neotel International Inc. (TSXV:NIT) has appointed Simon Meredith, CA, as its CFO. Meredith has more than 25 years of financial management experience. Neotel provides enterprise information technology, security and biometrics identification services. Its head office is in Markham.
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* Telehop Communications Inc. (TSXV:HOP) says that chairman and founder Hersh Spiegelman will resume the roles of president and CEO. Ruth Bartholomeusz, former president and COO, has left to pursue other interests, the company said in a release. Toronto-based Telehop is an alternative telecommunications provider for residential and business customers.
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* Added Capital Corp. (TSXV:LS) says Ron Bedard is the new VP of operations, engineering and maintenance for its wholly owned subsidiary, Lakeside Steel Corp. He joins Lakeside after 10 years with Stelco/U.S. Steel. Lakeside, located in Welland, is a diversified steel pipe and tubing manufacturer.
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* PhosCan Chemical Corp. (TSXV:FOS) has appointed James Pringle as VP of finance and CFO. Pringle comes with an extensive mining finance background, the company says. PhosCan, through a joint venture, is engaged in the advancement of the Martison phosphate project near Hearst. PhosCan's head office is in Toronto.
- with files from The Canadian Press
