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  • John Phillips, Lawyer

    John Phillips, Lawyer
    John Phillips was a Lawyer with the firm Blake, Cassles & Graydon LLP from 1974-1982 (8 years). For more than 150 years, Blakes has proudly served many of Canada's and the world's leading businesses and organizations. The Firm has built a reputation during that time as both a leader in the business community and in the legal profession.
  • John Phillips, Partner

    John Phillips, Partner
    John Phillips was a Partner at the law firm Blake, Cassles & Graydon LLP from 1982 - 1994 (12 years). For more than 150 years, Blakes has proudly served many of Canada's and the world's leading businesses and organizations. The Firm has built a reputation during that time as both a leader in the business community and in the legal profession.
  • Dale Richards, Data Base Specialist

    Dale Richards, Data Base Specialist
    Dale Richards was a Data Base Specialist with I.P. Sharp Associates from 1983 – 1985 (2 years) About I.P. Sharp Associates: IPSA is particularly well known for its work on the APL programming language, an early packet switching computer network known as IPSANET, and a powerful mainframe-based email system known as 666 BOX. It was purchased in 1987 by Reuters, which used them until 2005 as a data warehousing center for business data.
  • Dale Richards, Senior Product Manager

    Dale Richards, Senior Product Manager
    Dale Richards was a Senior Product Manager at Interactive Data from 1985 – 1988 (4 years). Interactive Data Corporation provides financial market data (financial data vendor), analytics and related solutions to financial institutions, active traders and individual investors. The company’s businesses supply real-time market data, time-sensitive pricing, evaluations and reference data for securities trading, including hard-to-value instruments.
  • Dale Richards, Director of Focus Group Accounts (Canada)

    Dale Richards, Director of Focus Group Accounts (Canada)
    Dale Richards was the Director, Focus Group Accounts (Canada) at Reuters from February 1988 – February 1990 (2 years 1 month). Thomson Reuters Corporation is a Canadian media and financial-data firm based in New York City. It was created by the Thomson Corporation's purchase of Reuters Group on 17 April 2008.
  • Dale Richards, VP of Business Development & Sales

    Dale Richards, VP of Business Development & Sales
    Dale Richards was the VP, Business Development & Sales at Algorithmics from February 1990 – February 1992 (2 years 1 month). Algorithmics, an IBM Company, is a leading provider of risk solutions. Financial organizations from around the world use Algorithmics' software, analytics and advisory services to help them make risk-aware business decisions, maximize shareholder value, and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Dale Richards, CEO/Founder

    Dale Richards, CEO/Founder
    Dale Richards was CEO/Founder of Benton Associates from January 1992 – December 2001 (10 years). Benton Associates, Inc., a profitable, global software, consulting & integration company. Benton specialized in financial analytics and data management. Benton was acquired by FAME Information Services.
  • Mark Opauszky, Business and Product Development

    Mark Opauszky, Business and Product Development
    Mark Opauszky did Business and product development for Dana Corporation from 1994 – 2000 (6 years). The Dana Holding Corporation is an American-based worldwide supplier of axles, driveshafts, off-highway transmissions, sealing and thermal-management products, and service parts.
    The company's customer base includes virtually every major vehicle manufacturer in the global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets.
  • John Phillips, Executive Vice President

    John Phillips, Executive Vice President
    John Phillips was the Executive Vice President, Carrier Relations and General Counsel at Clearnet Communications from December 1994 - October 2000 (5 years 11months). Clearnet Communications was a Canadian cellular telephone service provider from 1984 to 2000, when it was acquired by Telus Mobility. Clearnet operated a CDMA-based PCS network and an iDEN-based cellular network called Mike.
  • Nick Edouard, Consultant

    Nick Edouard, Consultant
    Nick Edouard was a Consultant at Arthur D. Little from September 1999 – April 2002 (2 years 8 months). For over 120 years, the Arthur D. Little name has been synonymous with technological ingenuity and innovative thinking. Arthur D. Little’s management consulting services were historically sought after not only by corporations but also by state and federal agencies and governments worldwide.
  • David Eaves, Associate

    David Eaves, Associate
    David Eaves was an Associate with Vantage Partners from August 2000-January 2004. Vantage Partners is a spin-off of the Harvard Negotiation Project and is retained by leading global organisations for advice and consulting services in the areas of negotiation and alliance management.
  • John Phillips, Executive Vice President

    John Phillips, Executive Vice President
    John Phillips was the Executive Vice President, Carrier Relations and General Counsel from December 2000 - December 2001 (1 year). Clearnet Communications was a Canadian cellular telephone service provider from 1984 to 2000, when it was acquired by Telus Mobility. Clearnet operated a CDMA-based PCS network and an iDEN-based cellular network called Mike.
  • Dale Richards, CEO

    Dale Richards, CEO
    Dale Richards was CEO of FAME Information Services from January 2001 – December 2005 (5 years). FAME Information Services, Inc. a $50 million Warbug Pincus-backed firm. Waters magazine named FAME Top Global Data Management Solutions Vendor for 3 years in a row. SunGard acquired FAME.
  • Mark Opauszky, President

    Mark Opauszky, President
    Mark Opauszky was President of BPS Resolver Inc. from January 2001 – 2010 (9 years). BPS Resolver products are purchased by companies that have material exposure to failures in legislative compliance, shareholder assurance and long term sustainability. BPS makes it simple for companies to effectively mobilize people to address these issues proactively and to demonstrate and document these efforts to third parties.
  • John Phillips, Outside Director

    John Phillips, Outside Director
    John Phillips was the Outside Director for Redknee Solutions Inc. from 2002 - 2011 (9 years). Redknee is a leading global provider of innovative communication software products, solutions and services. Redknee's award-winning solutions enable operators to monetize the lifetime value of each subscriber transaction while personalizing the subscriber experience to meet mainstream, niche and individual market segment requirements.
  • Nick Edouard, Consultant

    Nick Edouard, Consultant
    Nick Edouard was a Consultant for Solving International from May 2002 – December 2003 (1 year 8 months). Solving Efeso (formerlly Solving International) is a top management consultancy firm with a leading reputation for connecting strategy with action.
  • Nick Edouard, Business Development Manager

    Nick Edouard, Business Development Manager
    Nick Edouard was the Business Development Manager for Broadreach Networks from January 2004 – September 2005 (1 year 9 months).
  • Dale Richards, President of Enterprise Data Management

    Dale Richards, President of Enterprise Data Management
    Dale Richards was President of Enterprise Data Management for SunGard from February 2004 – February 2006 (2 years 1 month). SunGard is one of the world’s leading software and technology services companies. SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software.
  • David Eaves, Lead Author

    David Eaves, Lead Author
    David Eaves was the Lead Author on “From Middle to Model Power: Recharging Canada’s Role in the World” for Canada25 from March 2004 – May 2005 (1 year 3 months) Canada25 is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the voices and ideas of Canadians aged 20-35 to our nation’s public policy discourse.
  • Pete Forde, Founder

    Pete Forde, Founder
    Pete Forde is currently the founder of Unspace Interactive.
  • David Eaves, Fellow

    David Eaves, Fellow
    David Eaves was a Fellow with Action Canada from 2005 – 2006 (1 year). Action Canada was born in 2002 out of a vision to strengthen Canada’s future and is generously funded through private and public support. Each year, Action Canada selects up to 20 outstanding Canadians to join a 11-month leadership development and public policy program.
  • David Eaves, Consultant

    David Eaves, Consultant
    David Eaves is currently a consultant Common Outlook Consulting Inc. Common Outlook teaches executives and their teams to negotiate better financial transactions and more successful relationships in today’s business environment.
  • David Eaves, Consultant

    David Eaves, Consultant
    David Eaves was a Consultant with Privy Council Office from June 2005 – August 2005 (3 months). The Privy Council Office (PCO) provides essential advice and support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Our goal is to help the Government of Canada serve Canada and Canadians.
  • David Eaves, Sauve Scholar

    David Eaves, Sauve Scholar
    David Eaves was a Sauve Scholar at McGill University from September 2005 – June 2006 (10 months). The Sauvé Scholars Program was established by the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation to equip, empower and enable emerging leaders to address critical global challenges in their respective communities and countries.
  • Nick Edouard, Commercial Director

    Nick Edouard, Commercial Director
    Nick Edouard was the Commercial Director form QinetiQ Rail from September 2005 – March 2007 (1 year 7 months). Qinetiq is a British multinational defence technology company headquartered in Farnborough, United Kingdom. It is the world's 52nd-largest defence contractor measured by 2011 defence revenues, and the sixth-largest based in the UK.
  • David Eaves, Negotiation & Strategy Consultant

    David Eaves, Negotiation & Strategy Consultant
    David Eaves currently operates Eaves Consulting which specializes in negotiation and strategy consulting.
  • Motek Sherman, Lawyer

    Motek Sherman, Lawyer
    Motek Sherman was a Lawyer operating his own practice from September 2006-november 2007 (1 year 3 months).
  • Dale Richards, President

    Dale Richards, President
    Dale Richards was President of BPS from October 2006 – December 2006 (3 months) BPS Resolver products are purchased by companies that have material exposure to failures in legislative compliance, shareholder assurance and long term sustainability. BPS makes it simple for companies to effectively mobilize people to address these issues proactively and to demonstrate and document these efforts to third parties.
  • Dale Richards, CEO

    Dale Richards, CEO
    Dale Richards was CEO at LakeFront Data Ventures from January 2007 – June 2010 (3 years 6 months) LakeFront Data is a boutique trusted data management firm combining advisory, consulting, premier industry thought leadership, subject matter talent, solutions, strategic advice and independent opinion.
  • Nick Edouard, Nomad Digital

    Nick Edouard, Nomad Digital
    Nick Edouard was the Business Development Director for Nomad Digital from March 2007 – January 2010 (2 years 11 months). Nomad Digital Ltd. was founded in 2002. Nomad has offices in the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, USA, Dubai, China and Australia. Nomad specialises in the provision of mobile data solutions to operators within the transportation sector in order to deliver additional revenues, reduced operational costs and enhanced customer experience.
  • Motek Sherman, President and General Counsel

    Motek Sherman, President and General Counsel
    Motek Sherman is currently the President and General counsel for Westmoor Holdings. Westmoor Holdings oversees acquiring, developing and overseeing a diversified capital portfolio, including investment, real property, technology, and entertainment properties.
  • David Eaves, Consultant

    David Eaves, Consultant
    David Eaves was a Consultant at Social Signal from 2009 – 2010 (1 year). Social Signal helps organizations and leaders translate their ideas, mission and brand into a compelling vision for their social media presence or online community.
  • Motek Sherman, Instructor

    Motek Sherman, Instructor
    Motek Sherman was an Instructor at the Harris Institute from November 2009-January 2010 (3 months). Motek taught the course "Contracts & Negotiation for Music Professionals".
  • John Phillips, CEO

    John Phillips, CEO
    John Phillips is currently the CEO of Klister Credit Corp.
  • Nick Edouard, President (North America)

    Nick Edouard, President (North America)
    Nick Edouard was the President (North America) for Nomad Digital from January 2010 – September 2011 (1 year 9 months). Nomad Digital Ltd. was founded in 2002. Nomad has offices in the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, USA, Dubai, China and Australia. Nomad specialises in the provision of mobile data solutions to operators within the transportation sector in order to deliver additional revenues, reduced operational costs and enhanced customer experience.
  • Dale Richards, President and Head of Strategy (Americas)

    Dale Richards, President and Head of Strategy (Americas)
    Dale Richards is currently the President and Head of Data Strategy (Americas) at First Derivatives plc. First Derivatives is a leading provider of products & consulting services to the capital markets industry. Focused on financial institutions that work cross-asset, often with multi-system and/or high volume trading activities, the Company scopes, designs, develops, implements and supports a broad range of mission critical data and trading systems across front, middle & back-office operations.
  • Pete Forde, Co-Founder & Board Member

    Pete Forde, Co-Founder & Board Member
    Pete Forde is currently the Co-Founder and a board member of BuzzData.
  • Mark Opauszky, CEO

    Mark Opauszky, CEO
    Mark Opauszky is currently the CEO of BuzzData.
  • John Phillips, Chairman of the Board

    John Phillips, Chairman of the Board
    John Phillips is currently the Chairman of the Board at BuzzData.
  • David Eaves, Founder

    David Eaves, Founder
    David Eaves is currently the Founder of Recollect. Recollect is a small bootstrapped startup with the goal of making life a little bit easier for citizens by helping them remember garbage day.
  • Motek Sherman, Board Member

    Motek Sherman, Board Member
    Motek Sherman is currently a BuzzData board member.
  • Nick Edouard, Senior Advisor

    Nick Edouard, Senior Advisor
    Nick Edouard is currently a Senior Advisor (North America) for Nomad Digital - September 2011 – Present (1 year 4 months). Nomad Digital Ltd. was founded in 2002. Nomad has offices in the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, USA, Dubai, China and Australia. Nomad specialises in the provision of mobile data solutions to operators within the transportation sector in order to deliver additional revenues, reduced operational costs and enhanced customer experience.
  • Nick Edouard, EVP Business Development & Marketing

    Nick Edouard, EVP Business Development & Marketing
    Nick Edouard is currently the EVP Business Development & Marketing for BuzzData.
  • Dale Richards, Board Member

    Dale Richards, Board Member
    Dale Richards is currently a Board Member with BuzzData.