PharmEng International Inc. (TSXV:PII) has named John Carkner as Keata Pharma president for the Arnprior manufacturing site. Keata Pharma is a wholly owned subsidiary of PharmEng with pharmaceutical contract manufacturing facilities in Ontario and new facilities in Sydney, N.S.
Carkner was most recently site leader for Pfizer Canada’s manufacturing operations at Arnprior.
PharmEng of Toronto is a full-service consulting and contract manufacturing company that serves the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
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Medoro Resources Ltd. (TSXV:MRS) has named Robert Doyle as CEO. Giuseppe Pozzo will continue as president. Doyle has spent the past 30 years in the mining industry and has been involved with Medoro since inception. Medoro Resources is a gold exploration and development company. Its head office is in Toronto.
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Biorem Technologies Inc. has named Ed Corbett as CFO.
Corbett was most recently director of finance, customer delivery for RightNow Technologies. He is a CMA.
Biorem supplies biofilters for air pollution control in municipal and industrial applications. It trades on the Venture exchange as BRM and has its head office in Guelph.
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Cleanfield Alternative Energy Inc. (TSXV:AIR) has announced the sudden passing of its co-founder and VP of technology, Alexander Trica. Mihail Stern, VP of operations, will serve as interim VP of technology.
Cleanfield Alternative Energy is the parent company of Cleanfield Energy Corp. and is committed to the development of renewable energy products for both consumer and commercial applications. Its head office is in Ancaster.
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6N Silicon Inc. has hired Paolo Maccario as CEO. He was most recently CEO and president of Meridian Technologies Inc. 6N Silicon has developed a disruptive process for the production of solar-grade silicon. Its head office is in Mississauga.
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Intellectual property licensing firm Pachira IP has named Chuck Donohoe as its chief intellectual property officer. Since retiring from Samsung in 2003, Donohoe has served as a consultant advising on licensing and litigation issues, as well as providing expert testimony for patent and technology litigations. Pachira IP helps patent owners extract financial value from their patents. Its office is in Ottawa.
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Kim Peters has been hired as the new president and CEO of job-search engine Eluta Inc. Peters was most recently VP of recruitment advertising at CanWest MediaWorks. Eluta.ca is a search engine that specializes in finding new full-time job opportunities posted by employers in Canada. Its office is in Toronto.
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Hilco Consumer Capital has appointed John Collins as chief marketing officer.
Collins comes with more than 25 years of experience in global strategic brand marketing and executive leadership.
Hilco is a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition of North American companies from $25-$250 million, usually as the controlling shareholder. Its office is in Toronto.
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The Fight Network has appointed Patrick Michaud as CFO and Paul Laberge as COO, completing a management reorganization that started in September.
Michaud was most recently CFO at Score Media. Laberge spent nine years at Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. and its affiliated companies, most recently as executive VP for corporate development and general counsel at Motion Picture Distribution LP.
The Fight Network presents and covers all combat sports. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of TFN Global Inc., whose corporate headquarters are located in Toronto.
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The Canadian Depository for Securities Ltd. has promoted Ian Gilhooley to the positions of president and CEO. Gilhooley joined CDS in 2001 and became COO in 2002.
Canadian Depository for Securities Ltd. is the holding company for operating subsidiaries CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc., CDS Inc. and CDS Innovations Inc. CDS Clearing is Canada’s national securities depository, clearing and settlement hub, supporting Canada’s equity, fixed income and money markets.
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Ryan Montpellier has been named executive director of the Mining Industry Human Resources Council.
Montpellier has been with the council since February of 2004, most recently as director of operations.
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council is the national human resources-sector council for Canada’s mining industry. Its office is in Kanata.
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GlobeStar Mining Corp. (TSX:GMI) says William Fisher has resigned as CEO to pursue other interests but will provide consulting services.
Chairman Larry Ciccarelli will be interim CEO, and a search has begun for a new CEO.
GlobeStar operates in the Dominican Republic through its wholly owned subsidiary, Corporación Minera Dominicana. Its head office is in Toronto.
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Asia Now Resources Corp. (TSXV:NOW) says that James Borland has resigned as executive VP due to his increased commitments to other organizations. Asia Now is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused solely on projects in the People’s Republic of China. Its head office is in Toronto.
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RoaDor Industries Ltd. (TSXV:RDR) has promoted Debra Farquharson, CA, to CEO and accepted the resignation of Dan Pickford as CEO. Pickford remains president and Farquharson will continue as interim CFO until a replacement is hired. RoaDor provides roll-up doors designed specifically for the commercial truck, van and trailer industry. Its head office is in Vaughan.
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The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has hired Anne Auger to oversee the development and management of the LEED program in Canada.
Auger is an architect with extensive experience in building design and sustainability in both the public and private sectors.
Prior to joining the CaGBC, she was director of the buildings division within the office of energy efficiency at Natural Resources Canada.
CaGBC is a national industry organization advancing green building practices. The council’s head office is in Ottawa.
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Pure Nickel Inc. (TSX:NIC) has appointed Jeffrey Sherman, a CA, as its chief financial officer.
Sherman’s experience includes positions as VP and CFO of Visible Genetics Inc. and VisualSonics Inc.
Pure Nickel is a mineral exploration company with projects in Canada and Alaska. Its head office is in Toronto.
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Norbord Inc. (TSX:NBD) has promoted Robin Lampard to senior VP and CFO. She replaces John Tremayne. Lampard joined Norbord in 1996 and was most recently VP treasurer.
Norbord produces oriented strandboard, particleboard, hardwood plywood and related products. Its corporate office is in Toronto.
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Morneau Sobeco Income Fund (TSX:MSI.UN) has named William Morneau Jr. as chairman and CEO of the fund as William Morneau Sr. retires. He will continue as a member of the board. Alan Torrie has been named president. Morneau Sobeco is a Canadian-owned pension and benefits consulting and outsourcing firm with head office in Toronto.
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MDS Nordion has appointed Peter Covitz to the newly created position of senior VP for innovation.
Covitz comes to MDS Nordion from the National Cancer Institute in Maryland, where he was COO at the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology.
MDS Nordion is in the business of medical isotopes, radiation and related technologies. It is a business unit of MDS Inc. (TSX:MDS, NYSE:MDZ). MDS Nordion’s headquarters are in Ottawa.
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Advantex Marketing International Inc. (TSX: ADX) has promoted Mukesh Sabharwal, CA, to VP and CFO. Sabharwal was previously VP of finance. He succeeds Robert von der Porten, who was interim CFO and continues as senior VP of corporate development on an interim basis.
Advantex is a specialist in the marketing services industry, managing white-labelled rewards accelerator programs for major affinity groups. Its office is in Toronto.
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Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.A) has appointed Kent Harris to the position of CFO.
Harris, a CA, spent the past 12 years at various divisions of Magna International, most recently as the VP of finance for Magna Interiors.
Wescast supplies cast-iron exhaust manifolds for passenger cars and light trucks. Its corporate office is in Brantford.
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Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) says CFO Patrick Michaud has left the company. Until a successor is named, Michaud’s responsibilities will be handled by Brian Merker, Score Media’s VP of finance. Score Media’s main asset is the Score Television Network, a specialty sports television channel.
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Carpathian Gold Inc. (TSX:CPN) has appointed Daniel Kivari as COO and Randall Ruff as executive VP for exploration.
Kivari is an engineer who was most recently regional general manager for Western Canada and Nunavut for Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Ruff was previously with Samax Gold.
Carpathian is a mineral exploration company focused on Romania and Brazil. Its corporate office is in Toronto.
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George Tepelenas has resigned as CFO of Adeptron Technologies Corp. (TSX:ATQ) to pursue opportunities in another industry. Michael Marti, the president and CEO, will act as interim CFO until a replacement is hired.
Adeptron delivers global product solutions to the technology and electronics industries. Its head office is in Markham.
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Vaaldiam Resources Ltd. (TSX:VAA) has named Frances Kwong as CFO, with Robert Yeoman leaving the position. He continues as VP and corporate secretary and David Shimoda succeeds Kwong as controller.
Vaaldiam is a diamond producer with two alluvial mines in production in Brazil. Vaaldiam’s head office is in Toronto.
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with files from The Canadian Press.
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