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Kris Lee
Title: Director, Compliance and Ethics
Company: Oracle
Location: Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Kris Lee is a highly regarded professional in the information technology industry. As the director for compliance and ethics for Oracle, Mr. Lee leads in internal investigations, fraud, security and offers support in risk management. Additionally, Mr. Lee trains and assesses, manages stakeholders, analyzes data and works with internal and external subject matter experts. He has been in this position for more than a year. Oracle offers a fully integrated stack of cloud applications and platform services.
David Grubor
Title: Director of Operations
Company: ApolloCorp Inc.
Location: Toronto, ON
As the director of operations at ApolloCorp Inc., David Grubor specializes in numerous areas related to construction, including manufacturing, logistics, procurement, engineering, maintenance, product development and business development. He has also gained considerable experience managing greenfield construction projects for facilities up to 500,000 square feet in size. Additionally, he has led initiatives to relocate, consolidate and decommission facilities.
Father Samuel Santiago
Title: Priest
Company: Santa Maria Reina Parish
Location: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Samuel Santiago has dedicated more than 41 years of service to the Catholic Church, with 37 of those years as the priest of Santa Maria Reina parish in Puerto Rico. Providing religious and ministry services, as well as directing operations at the adjoining school, Father Santiago is looked to by many people for spiritual counseling and direction. In 2015, he was recognized as a VIP Member for his skill and leadership. His faith has been his calling and in his position, he has been able to share his passion and guidance. Read the rest of this entry »
Stephen T. Greer
Company: Attorneys Greer, Swafford and Adams
Location: Dunlap, TN, United States
A law professional with more than four decades of experience, Stephen Greer practices in the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, nursing home negligence, criminal defense, family law, wrongful death and general litigation. In his capacity, Mr. Greer provides clients with legal services, consultations and representation in trials. His interest in law was imparted from his father, who became an attorney after serving in World War II. Mr. Greer was inspired by his father and decided to pursue a career in the legal field. For more than 30 years, he has owned and collaborated with other attorneys at his firm, Attorneys Greer, Swafford and Adams. Read the rest of this entry »
Trevor Campbell
Title: Property and Land Manager
Company: Origin Energy
Location: Roma, QLD, Australia
H. Allan Kidd
Title: Senior Consultant
Location: Vero Beach, FL, United States
Allan Kidd demonstrates proficiency in his career that spans more than four decades, and with 14 patents for engineered solutions. Throughout his career, Mr. Kidd has received patents for gas turbines, rotating equipment and energy processes. As a senior consultant, he provides his clients with impeccable evaluations of technology, due diligence and business development. He coaches new technology startups in improving business processes and automation, and in marketing, sales. Additionally, his knowledge of large rotating equipment and energy-related licensing are vital to the success of many of his clients. Read the rest of this entry »
Sean Ford
Company: Dancor Construction Limited
Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
Sean Ford is the Owner and Managing Partner of Dancor Construction Limited, a construction and project management consulting firm. He opened the doors to the company more than 12 years ago with the intention of specializing in the design and build of industrial, commercial/retail and residential uses. In his position, Mr. Ford develops the properties, builds projects and manages the overall operations. Additionally, he takes an active role in strategically planning and financially forecasting. Mr. Ford lends his expertise to his staff, as he coaches, trains and sets compliant standards for his company. With a goal of creating a product that exceeds the expectations of his clients, he focuses on progressing team performance, overseeing product selection, creating, and targeting design.  Read the rest of this entry »
Torben Erikstrup
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Etanord ApS
Location: Kokkedal, Denmark
With nearly five decades of experience, Torben Erikstrup excels at working with clients, acting as technical consultant and overseeing strategy, business plans and new business development and operations. Possessing in-depth knowledge on logistics, planning, engineering and leadership, he applies these skills to the shipping industry. He started his company, Etanord ApS in 2000, and pulls upon his experience working in high-level positions at more than eight companies in the shipping industries. Read the rest of this entry »
Atul Bhakta
Title: Managing Director
Company: One World Express Inc. Ltd
Location: Hayes, United Kingdom
Noted for his expertise in building strong business relationships based on trust, values and principles, Mr. Bhakta has excelled in the freight and courier sector for nearly two decades. Upon receiving a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from the Manchester Metropolitan University in 1992, he immediately set to work, starting in the securities trading industry in the Africa region. He later transitioned to a position with One World Express Inc. Ltd, where he now serves as the managing director. In just a few short years, he successfully learned the ins and outs of the business, and bought the company from its original owner. Since then, the company has continued to thrive under his leadership. Read the rest of this entry »
Massimo Guidetto
Title: Engineer
Company: CustoM 2.0 SRL
Location: Torino, Italy
Ever since Mr. Guidetto began working in the manufacturing industry, he has enjoyed a varied career that has continually challenged him to create innovative solutions in the technology sector. He ultimately chose to pursue this career path because he found the work to be very interesting and a natural fit for him. Upon completing studies in electronic engineering and automation technology at Politecnico di Torino in 1991, Mr. Guidetto began testing machinery for a manufacturing company. Since then, he has continued to draw upon his own intelligence and determination to forge ahead in this competitive field. Read the rest of this entry »
Salvador Juarez Carranco
Title: Director General de Administracion de Produccion
Company: Televisa
Location: Miguel Hidalgo Distrito Federal, Mexico
Franck Besseat
Title: President
Company: Savoir-Faire Consulting
Location: Alberta, Canada
With 25 years of experience in consulting and project management, Franck Besseat specializes in managing multibillion dollar projects. As the president of Savoir-Faire Consulting, his expertise in analyzing, problem solving and leading teams results in finding new clients and contracts and completing management projects. He is certified as a project management professional and relates this to negotiating, developing partnerships and handling finances. Savoir-Faire Consulting is a unique solution provider for the oil and gas, mining and water industries. Read the rest of this entry »
Domenico Alexakis
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Bridge Plus AG
Location: Wollerau, Switzerland
Throughout the course of his career, Domenico Alexakis has felt a continuous drive to use his variable skills to develop and connect meaningful brands. The former marketing officer at Dow Chemical, he was inspired to found Bridge Plus AG as a way to provide consultation in the areas of marketing, communication, business, economic development and life sciences. He frequently calls upon his expertise in strategy, analysis and counseling to guide companies through complex processes, such as marketing communications. He is especially adept at connecting people to the right individuals, knowledge and technology to meet their needs. As the CEO, Mr. Alexakis is mandated in the fields of economic development and life sciences. Read the rest of this entry »
Bruce Raath
Title: Owner
Company: B A Raath and Associates
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
With more than 45 years of experience, Bruce Raath is lending his skills accumulated over the years to consult, train and educate engineers and concrete practitioners on all things related to concrete construction. He sees his firm as a conduit for him to pass on a lifetime of experience, and help young engineers solve problems they may encounter on a site. His expertise is called upon to provide diagnoses of failed mechanisms and recommendations for repair, as well as testing concrete and assessing results. Mr. Raath advises builders on how to conform specifications so that structures built with concrete are built appropriately. Read the rest of this entry »
Michael King
Title: Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director
Company: AIT Recorders & Systems Ltd
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
Established in 1979, AIT Recorders & Systems Ltd is best known for providing digital voice, data recording systems and voice recording solutions. When Michael King purchased the business in 2001, he had very ambitious plans and the know-how to follow through with those plans. An expert in trends and emerging technologies, Mr. King is credited with expanding the company and helping it reach an international client base. Since it was relocated to British Columbia in 2010, AIT Recorders & Systems Ltd has continued to gain a strong reputation for its design of effective data recording systems. At the present moment, the company serves the United Kingdom and overseas market. Read the rest of this entry »
Roger O. Duke
Title: President
Company: Roger Duke Marine Consultancy Inc
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
Roger O. Duke has dedicated the past five decades of his life to strengthening his engineering knowledge and using that knowledge for the benefit of others. Today, he is recognized for his expertise in operational and mechanical functions, as well as his ability to troubleshoot problems. He currently serves as the president of Roger Duke Marine Consultancy Inc, which offers consulting in damage surveys, plant upgrades and contracts associated with the environment, as well as mechanical and industrial engineering, and oil and gas services. Read the rest of this entry »
Paul J. Ferris
Title: Chief Executive Officer in Scotland
Company: MIDAS
Location: Fenwick, Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
As an ex-offender, Paul J. Ferris knows better than anyone how hard it can be for ex-offenders to successfully acclimate back into society. This is why he became involved with MIDAS, a nonprofit organization that offers counseling, educational programs, and victim awareness and life coaching to enhance thinking and stop the cycle of violence. Drawing from his own life experiences, Mr. Ferris understands the paths of young gang members, and hopes to reach them by speaking in a language they can understand. He is especially adept at connecting with clients and having one-on-one dialogue. Read the rest of this entry »
Ryan Scorgie
Title: Lawyer
Company: Forward Law LLP
Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada
Ryan Scorgie, a lawyer and partner with Forward Law LLP, founded the firm a few years ago with two colleagues. Now, the firm has grown to include 23 employees, and, looking ahead, Mr. Scorgie intends to open an additional office. With Forward Law LLP, Mr. Scorgie handles business and proposal development, and real estate transactions and planning. Read the rest of this entry »