Jayson Myers has been named president of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. As senior vice-president and chief economist, Myers had led the group's Manufacturing 20/20 initiative, a consultation focusing on challenges and success factors for the manufacturing sector. The CME says it's Canada's largest industry and trade association, accounting for 75 per cent of Canada's industrial output and 90 per cent of Canadian exports.
John Boots, CA, is the new vice-president of finance and administration for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre. Boots was most recently senior VP and chief financial officer of MTI Global Inc. "His experience and breadth of knowledge in the financial world, as well as his great love of the Blue Jays, will serve him well in his new position," Paul Godfrey, president and CEO of the Jays and Rogers Centre, said in a release.
Meanwhile, MTI Global Inc. (TSX:MTI) is seeking a new CFO to replace Boots. President and CEO Bill Neill, along with corporate controller Aaron Williams and controller Alex Donath, will assume his duties in the interim. MTI manufactures custom-engineered products for speciality markets in the silicone, aerospace and fabricated products markets. Its head office is in Mississauga.
Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:EXE.UN) says the senior finance team will handle CFO duties on an interim basis following the sudden passing of Richard Bertrand, its senior VP and CFO. Bertrand joined Extendicare Inc. in 1976. He was appointed senior VP and CFO of Extendicare Inc. in 2004 and subsequently Extendicare REIT in 2006. Extendicare Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Extendicare REIT, provides long-term care and related services in North America. Its head office is in Markham.
Anastassia Plitman has been named VP of internal audit and compliance for Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (TSX, NYSE:KFS). Plitman was previously director of the internal audit and controls practice of a major North American consulting firm. She replaces Laura Foster, who has taken a position in the internal audit department of a major bank. Kingsway's primary business is trucking insurance and the insuring of automobile risks for drivers who do not meet the criteria for coverage by standard automobile insurers. Its head office is in Mississauga.
Draxis Health Inc. (TSX:DAX, Nasdaq:DRAX) has named Jean-Pierre Robert president of its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Draxis Specialty Pharmaceuticals Inc. (DSP). Robert was previously president of Draximage, the division of DSP that makes and sells radiopharmaceutical products. Draxis Health, through its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Draxis Specialty Pharmaceuticals, provides sterile products, non-sterile products and radiopharmaceuticals. Its head office is in Mississauga.
Route1 Inc. (TSXV:ROI) has hired Jeffrey Denberg as senior VP of sales. Denberg was previously sales director at Kronos Canada. He replaces Mike Larkin, who has left Route1 to pursue other interests. Route1 provides security and identity management network services. Its head office is in Toronto.
Peter Leitch is the new CFO and corporate secretary of Flagship Industries Inc. (TSXV: FII). Leitch comes from North Shore Studios, where he was president. Flagship Industries is a holding company with its head office in Markham.
Explorator Resources Inc. (TSXV:EXO) has appointed Michael Farrant as CFO, replacing Kurt Bordian who will remain as a consultant in the interim. Farrant brings more than a decade of financial management experience in the mining sector, most recently as VP and CFO of Aurogin Resources Ltd. Explorator is a mining exploration company focused on building a strong position of copper-gold projects in South America. Its head office is in Toronto.
EnGlobe Corp. (TSX:EG) says that CFO Raymond Castonguay has resigned to pursue other interests. EnGlobe Corp. is an integrated environmental services company specializing in the management of organic-based waste streams and contaminated soils. Its head office is in Burlington.
Eiger Technology Inc. (TSX:AXA) has named Jason Moretto as president and COO. He had been CFO since 2004. Gary Hokkanen, a CMA, becomes CFO. He brings more than nine years' experience in public company financial management at the executive level. Eiger delivers voice-over-Internet protocol telecommunication services to individuals, businesses and carriers. Its head office is in Toronto.
Starfield Resources Inc. (TSX:SRU) says its CFO, David Lewis, is leaving to pursue other interests. Starfield is an advanced exploration and emerging early-stage development company focused on its Ferguson Lake property in Nunavut. Its head office is in Toronto.
QuStream Corp. (TSXV:QVC) has named Karlton Burn VP of global sales and marketing. He will work from the Hong Kong office. Randy Lloyd becomes VP of sales for the western United States and Robert Hivner becomes VP of sales for the eastern U.S. Kent Cawthorne becomes VP of customer support. Lloyd was previously VP of strategic sales and has been with QuStream since 1990. Hivner was most recently mid-Atlantic area sales manager and has been with the company since 1997. Cawthorne has been with QuStream since 2001. QuStream provides integrated solutions to the creators and distributors of professional video content. Its head office is in Toronto.
Neotel International Inc. has hired Frank Evans as VP of sales and marketing. Evans brings more than 25 years of sales experience. Pat Sherman takes over as president of Neotel's wholly owned subsidiary, Secure IT Consulting. He has an extensive background in consulting after many years with IBM and in the healthcare industry. Neotel (TSXV: NIT) provides secure fax, biometric signature authentication and other secure services to business and government. Its head office is in Markham.
Antares Minerals Inc. (TSXV:AMN) has named Robert Wunder as COO. Wunder was most recently VP of operations for a gold and copper development project based in South America. Antares is focused on the acquisition and exploration of precious and base-metal exploration properties in Latin America. Its head office is in Waterdown, Ont.
Tempur Canada, the Canadian distributor of Tempur-Pedic Swedish mattresses and pillows, has promoted Rose-Ann Nathan to VP. Nathan joined Tempur Canada's marketing department in 2005. Tempur Canada is based in London.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has appointed Brian Gabel as VP and CFO, effective Sept. 10. Gabel was previously VP of corporate services and CFO for the British Columbia Transmission Corp. The GTAA is the non-share, not-for-profit authority that operates Toronto Pearson.
Ron Neumann has joined Waterloo Region Technology Association Communitech's executive-in-residence mentorship program for startups. Neumann joins Carol Leaman, CEO-in-residence, who was appointed as the first such mentor at Communitech earlier this year. At full capacity, the program will have up to three C-level executives working out of the Communitech offices on a part-time basis. Communitech is an industry-led association driving the growth and success of Waterloo Region's tech sector.
