business development
Alexandre Losson
Title: Partner
Company: Sales Force
Location: Paris, France
Alexandre Losson joined the Sales Force team just over a year ago, and serves as a trusted partner and senior director, focusing on EMEA and financial services. He has more than 20 years of experience in the management consulting and systems integration field. This experience aids in building the sales performance, business development, program management and digital transformation for the company. His duties include working with the other partners and senior staff while also running the financial services facets. Mr. Losson ensures clients needs are met. In his role, he defines offer, strategy and go-to-markets. Read the rest of this entry »
Terrence L. Maxfield
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Knight Management Service
Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Demonstrating more than 35 years of industry know-how, Terrence Maxfield dedicates his proficiency in management services with his latest venture, Knight Management Service. To fulfill clients’ goals, Mr. Maxfield oversees company management and business development, as well as the in-house training for managers. Part of his role as CEO is to manage maintenance turnaround and industrial construction projects. Mr. Maxfield has also developed a project management system that ensures management efficiency.
Mr. Maxfield prepared for this career by earning a Bachelor of Science in business management from Simon Fraser University. He also attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He is also proficient at welding, steam-fitting and mechanical technology. KMS specializes in business development services for industrial areas such as oil and gas, paper, pulp and cement. His hard work and diligence have helped him build a successful business and professional career. He intends to continue developing his business and providing the services demanded by clients. Read the rest of this entry »
Ken Ireland
Title: Project Director
Company: 1) BDCL Inc. 2) PLT Inc.
Location: Sorel-Tracy, QC, Canada
As a project director for BDCL Inc. and PLT Inc., Ken Ireland is efficient at finding new products and solutions to help clients for both companies. BDCL Inc. is a telecommunications company that specializes in cellular telecommunications installation services and refurbishing and installation of telecommunication towers. PLT Inc. is a tower obstruction lighting company specializing on providing solutions. In his roles, Mr. Ireland takes care of employees, maintains responsibility for human resources, business development, project supervision and quality control, staffing, cold calling, giving presentation and conducting analyses of what clients need. Read the rest of this entry »
Frederic Cote
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Cote-Jean and Associates
Location: Magog, QC, Canada
Recognized for his excellence in civil engineering, Frederic Cote was recently named a VIP Member of Worldwide Branding. As the Chief Executive Officer of Cote-Jean and Associates, his primary function is to oversee the operations of the structural and civil engineering services. These operations include strategic planning and developing new business. Mr. Cote lends his expertise to analyzing the finances, managing projects and ensuring compliance. Additionally, he plans, develops and implementing strategies for the firm. Furthermore, he directs the marketing for the firm and the work processes.
Mr. Cote has actively contributed to the field for 16 years. He attended Sherbrooke University and earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Afterwards, he obtained a master’s degree in structural engineering from Laval University in 2002. He maintains membership with the New Entrepreneurs Foundation, and the Chamber de Commerce de Sherbrooke as governor. Read the rest of this entry »
Stephan Paffendorf
Title: Sales Director Western Europe
Company: Wilkhahn
Location: Hanover, Germany
Stephan Paffendorf is a hands-on executive with more than a decade of experience. As the Sales Director Western Europe for Wilkhahn, he has displayed his strong analytical skills, strategy development and team building skills in this role for two years. Mr. Paffendorf brings his commitment to success as he oversees sales teams in the western European countries. Wilkhahn, an international furniture company known for ergonomic office furniture benefits from Mr. Paffendorf’s precision in setting budgets, strategy and assisting in larger size contract negotiation. In his position, he works at the front of the sales process, securing specifications of Wilkhahn seating to the A&D community and end users. 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 »
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 »
Frank J. Mueller
Title: Technical Director
Company: Specialized Technical Services Est.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Frank J. Mueller, Technical Director of Specialized Technical Services Est., became involved in his profession because of his insatiable curiosity for all things technical. His background in mechanical and aircraft engineering opened a world of constant technical challenges. Specialized Technical Services Est. offers leak detection and management, pipe rehabilitation, GIS services and technical consultation for turnkey projects for the oil, gas, water and waste-water industries.
As the technical director of the company, Mr. Mueller is responsible for overseeing the investment portfolio, and strategic, operational and business development activities. He is also in charge of planning, developing and managing turnkey projects with solutions for major industry corporations on both a regional and international level. Prior to his position with Specialized Technical Services, Est., Mr. Mueller worked with Vetco Inspection.
Susie Briscoe
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Company: Acer Coaching Associates
Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hampshire, United Kingdom, October 16, 2015, Driven by her passion to make a difference within the nonprofit sector, Ms. Briscoe has spent the last 30 years in increasingly senior roles in business development. This includes her work as a trustee of two international charities, one of which she founded, and two national charities. Ms. Briscoe has taken her breadth of experience and applied to a successful consultancy based in Hampshire. She offers positive and comprehensive life-coaching services to both individual and corporate clients on an international basis in the medical, health and wellness fields. “I give my clients the tools to help them advance their careers,” she notes, adding that her image consulting, youth coaching, life makeover and preretirement assistance programs have brought tremendous and measurable success to businesses around the world. Looking to the future, she plans to continue coaching and providing teleseminars and webinars for individuals to access around the globe.
Carole Jacquemont
Company: Self-Employed
Title: Project Manager, Consultant
Location: Gentilly, France
Carole Jacquemont is a trusted project manager and consultant who specializes in project methodology, negotiation, business development and change management. She is currently working on international development for large companies, and is interested in dealing with governmental and private issues in countries such as South America and Africa. Ms. Jacquemont seeks positions in which she can utilize her strong organizational, leadership and managerial skills to help companies make a difference in their project development worldwide. Highly analytical, she is able to make decisions and move forward with no hesitation. Ms. Jacquemont is also appreciated for her high levels of motivation, energy and passion. She holds an Executive MBA from the ENPC School of International Management and remains affiliated with several professional organizations.
Donald MacDonald
Title: Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Company: 1832 Asset Management L.P.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Donald B. MacDonald found that finance fit his skill set perfectly and made the decision to pursue a career in the field. Mr. MacDonald has more than 30 years of professional experience to his name, as well as extensive experience in the investment business. He is recognized for his leadership capabilities and business development skills, and draws on these qualities to fulfill his responsibilities at 1832 Asset Management L.P. Read the rest of this entry »
Guy Duhaime
Title: President, Chief Executive Officer
Company: Groupe Financier Multi Courtage
Location: Quebec, Canada
Guy Duhaime began his career in finance as a shareholder of Restaurant Pépé. Over the course of the past 34 years, he has become an established financial planner who has served in various executive positions. Currently, Mr. Duhaime utilizes his skills and knowledge to assist Groupe Financier Multi Courtage in achieving its goals. An expert in complicated corporation situations and life and disability insurance brokering, he is responsible for managing overall operations, including strategic marketing, wealth management, retirement planning and new business development. Mr. Duhaime attributes his success to his experience, business relationships and team management skills. Looking toward the future, he plans to expand the company’s services and recruit new agents. Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Duhaime sponsored shows for semi-professional people in the industry. He also volunteered with the Montreal Symphony and organizations that help children and cancer patients. Read the rest of this entry »
C. Arden Rymerson
Title: Director
Company: Parkbay Refrigration Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.
Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada
C. Arden Rymerson is the Director of Parkbay Refrigration Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd., a top heating and air-conditioning company which specializes in refrigeration, coolers, freezers, and heating and air-conditioning services. Mr. Rymerson has spent more than 35 years nurturing an abundant skill set, which encompasses proficiencies in HVAC and customer services. He is primarily in charge of working as a partner in the business, and focusing on customer service and hiring qualified people to do the job well. Read the rest of this entry »
Benjamin Pean
Title: Head of Operations
Company: APSYS (AIRBUS Group)
Location: Horfield, Bristol, United Kingdom
HORFIELD, BRISTOL, UK, February 5, 2015, Benjamin Pean specializes in internationasl strategic planning and management, sales and operations management, HR management, and P&L management, and he also possesses a strong background in new business development, team building and training, and key account management. Read the rest of this entry »
Analu Solana
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Saatchi & Saatchi
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Analu Solana is the chief executive officer of Saatchi & Saatchi, an advertising agency that provides advertising, communication, digital and shopper marketing services. Ms. Solana has garnered 30 years of professional experience and has gained a reputation for her skills in developing business and communication strategies, as well as building strong teams and startups in Latin America. Throughout her career, Ms. Solana has assisted the agency in becoming among the top five in billings and creative awards in the Mexico market, including 12 Effies in different categories. She has a proven track record of creating business growth and acquiring big-name clients, including P&G, Pepsico, Visa, Mercedes Benz, Fedex and HP. Ms. Solana takes great pride in her work and attributes her success to her passion and discipline. Read the rest of this entry »
Carl Hjort Baekby
Title: Director
Company: Nordic Freight ApS
Location: Lystrup, Denmark
Carl Hjort Baekby is a well-known freight forwarding agent with more than 20 years of experience. He first got a taste for the industry in the sixth grade when he received training. Mr. Baekby realized he enjoyed the work and made the decision to pursue a career in the field.
Throughout his career, Mr. Baekby worked for prominent Danish companies and established himself as a leader in the field. He is recognized for his ability to develop business with international agencies, and is responsible for working as the daily manager of the office, handling matters with development agency networks across the globe, and overseeing the staff, as well as financial responsibilities. Mr. Baekby also serves as the owner and manager of Scandinavian Trophy Transport A/S, which provides worldwide services to clients, and is the managing director of Martin Shipping A/S. Read the rest of this entry »
Michael McBroom
Title: Chief Operating Officer
Company: Quadrant Group
Location: Orlando, FL, United States
Michael McBroom has more than three decades of experience in the aviation industry and has been serving as the chief operating officer of Quadrant Group for the past 10 years. Quadrant Group is an engineering company that provides a comprehensive range of services for civil and military customers in the United States and abroad.
The company’s goal is to meet their customer requirements and supply first rate solutions in a timely fashion. Quadrant Group was awarded ISO 9001:2000 approval in January 2006, and has developed a cost-effective suite of proprietary technology products, aimed at keeping flight simulators up-to-date and in line with aircraft configurations and current regulations. Read the rest of this entry »
Rick Hannon
Title: Marketing Consultant
Company: Executive Management Group
Location: Smithtown, NY, United States
Rick Hannon established Executive management Group, a product brokerage and Internet marketing company that provides one-to-one marketing services, in October 1992. For the past 21 years, he has assisted countless clients is marketing their products and creating strategies to develop their businesses. An expert in success coaching, Mr. Hannon is responsible for hosting training seminars for sales teams, and teaching people how to work from home.
Mr. Hannon’s idea for Executive Management Group was inspired by his meeting with an executive in the Internet marketing field. He believed he could draw on his past experience and strong skill set to create a marketing and consulting business that would provide clients with a variety of Internet services. Read the rest of this entry »
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