Brian Freeman Email & Phone Number

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

I have been engaged to provide consulting assistance to The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick and lead the development of the Road Map to establish a broad based Data Trust. The McKenna Institute data trust initiative represents a vision of a broader partnership that includes diverse private and institutional organizations (data owners), and diverse local, national, and international innovation ecosystems (data users). It is infrastructure that assures the ethical stewardship… Show more I have been engaged to provide consulting assistance to The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick and lead the development of the Road Map to establish a broad based Data Trust. The McKenna Institute data trust initiative represents a vision of a broader partnership that includes diverse private and institutional organizations (data owners), and diverse local, national, and international innovation ecosystems (data users). It is infrastructure that assures the ethical stewardship of the data while enabling dynamic access to the data. An enabling environment providing a catalyst for digital innovation, access to secured data, and a living lab for the application of digital solutions and their adoption in New Brunswick first. Show less

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

A Founder and member of the Advisory Board working with the executive leadership, first as CEO while establishing the initial team, and then as Senior Advisor, Business Development.

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

The Lunar Rogue Pub. Named one of the "World's Great Whisky Bars" by Whisky Magazine, London UK.

One of two founding partners of the firm of several members plus associates to draw on our years of experience to provide key-resource leadership and support to our client’s mission-critical projects and corporate initiatives. The firm continues to provide program and project management services, management consulting, solutions development, strategic planning, organizational development, to industry and government.

Responsible for the strategic development and implementation of CGI’s Single-Window Government (SWG) integrated service delivery model enabling one-stop-shop service delivery transformation for government. Leading the company's SWG integration toward the development of strategic initiatives for government modernization including ASD partnership structures and governance models, working with senior government executives and their political leadership at the State and Local levels in the UK, US… Show more Responsible for the strategic development and implementation of CGI’s Single-Window Government (SWG) integrated service delivery model enabling one-stop-shop service delivery transformation for government. Leading the company's SWG integration toward the development of strategic initiatives for government modernization including ASD partnership structures and governance models, working with senior government executives and their political leadership at the State and Local levels in the UK, US and Canada. Initiated a strategic partnership between CGI and British Telecom to deliver SWG transformation initiatives in the UK Local Authority market. Show less

Service New Brunswick, a shared services Crown Corporation, is the Government of New Brunswick’s “Single-Window Access” for its citizens to hundreds of government products and services. It is acknowledged as the pioneer in the transformation of the delivery of services to the public both “over-the-counter” and “electronically” on a one-stop-shop basis. I was responsible for on-going Operations of the corporation, and developing the definition of and the business architecture for the integration… Show more Service New Brunswick, a shared services Crown Corporation, is the Government of New Brunswick’s “Single-Window Access” for its citizens to hundreds of government products and services. It is acknowledged as the pioneer in the transformation of the delivery of services to the public both “over-the-counter” and “electronically” on a one-stop-shop basis. I was responsible for on-going Operations of the corporation, and developing the definition of and the business architecture for the integration of Electronic Service Delivery. This included not only the context for its development, but also the identification and maximization of the resulting benefits. Show less

Province Of New Brunswick

Asked to lead the development and implementation of the Department's strategic plan as head of the then Information Highway Secretariat. A unique initiative focused on positioning the province within the the emerging on-line shift in the economy.

Province Of New Brunswick

Tasked by the Department working with the Premier’s Office to develop and implemented the Department’s Call Centre Investment Initiative. He developed and implemented both the strategic and marketing plans, and associated budgets of the initiative. He managed the work of all department staff related to the initiative as well as the NBTel/Departmental relationship.Brian negotiated with major corporations in a competitive environment against other Canadian and US jurisdictions to see New… Show more Tasked by the Department working with the Premier’s Office to develop and implemented the Department’s Call Centre Investment Initiative. He developed and implemented both the strategic and marketing plans, and associated budgets of the initiative. He managed the work of all department staff related to the initiative as well as the NBTel/Departmental relationship.Brian negotiated with major corporations in a competitive environment against other Canadian and US jurisdictions to see New Brunswick chosen as the preferred site for expansion by these companies.The Initiative during this period resulted in the initial 30+ major corporations locating in the Province of New Brunswick, creating nearly 9000 new jobs. The initiative continued successfully for many years later. Show less

Among the founders of the start-up company, IEC, developing new products using electron beam irradiation processing, working in collaboration with scientists at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Pennsylvania. The team’s work resulted in the award of patents co-held by the company and the USDA in both Canada and the United States, and raising $1MCan in private placement investment.Played a key role in the development of both the company's business and strategic plans and… Show more Among the founders of the start-up company, IEC, developing new products using electron beam irradiation processing, working in collaboration with scientists at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Pennsylvania. The team’s work resulted in the award of patents co-held by the company and the USDA in both Canada and the United States, and raising $1MCan in private placement investment.Played a key role in the development of both the company's business and strategic plans and developed market analysis and marketing plans, and including initial documentation development for a planned IPO. Show less

Provided construction management consulting included research, analysis and the formulation of recommendations to solve varied problems facing Project Construction Managers of mega-projects, specifically at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.The work included extended 'on site' assignments during the Commissioning phase, interfacing with all levels of engineering management, including senior project and construction managers.

Established and operated a company within the highly competitive hospitality industry. Successfully operated the business and accepted an offer to purchase the company.