Catherine M. Potechin Icd.D Email and Phone Number

Leveraging expertise and experience in Governance; Strategy/Risk Management; General Management; Leadership and Accelerating Growth as an independent consultant selectively working to improve company performance and shareholder value.

Founded in 1922, Jamieson is Canada’s leading branded manufacturer, distributor and marketer of high quality natural health products. The Jamieson brand is Canada’s #1 overall consumer health brand by sales and Canada’s #1 brand in VMS by sales…. consistently voted Canada’s most trusted brand of vitamins. In addition to our Branded Business, we also offer comprehensive manufacturing and product development services on a contract manufacturing basis to select blue-chip consumer health companies and retailers worldwide.

Diabetes Canada leads the fight against diabetes by helping those affected by diabetes live healthy lives, preventing the onset and consequences of diabetes, and discovering a cure. Today, DC is active in more than 150 Canadian communities. We are supported in our efforts by a community-based network of volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers and partners.Imagine Canada Accredited

Credit Valley Golf and Country Club is a prestigious golf community in the Greater Toronto Area

Every day we bring fresh nutritious food to hungry people in Halton region and beyond to help them eat and live better. Food for Life is a food recovery program. Every day we collect surplus perishable food (baked goods, fruit and vegetables, prepared foods, dairy and meat) from grocery stores, restaurants and the corporate food sector. Our emphasis is on fresh food that we can deliver quickly to those in need. Food for Life assists in filling the gap between social assistance and living costs by providing nutritious perishable food to families on a weekly basisThrough governance we are:- Raising awareness and funds- Improving our reach and benefit through advanced programs- Optimizing our operational effectiveness- Building strength in Leadership Team and on the Board slate

The NDT (National Diabetes Trust) was established to develop, invest and operate the textile reclamation operations. The income and capital beneficiary of the Trust is the Diabetes Canada.

Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) is a not-for-profit charitable organization providing a wide range of services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Dufferin, Halton, Peel, Waterloo and Wellington Regions (Central West Region of Ontario).

As an independent consultant, I work with CEO and Sr. Leadership team to develop an accelerated growth plan by resourcing clearly identified priorities; addressing business challenges; and building a high performance team.

Operationalized start-up business unit to leverage existing market experiences for accelerated growth for company. Completed core market assessment on critical success factors to determine global growth framework. Developed potential geographic footprint with go-to-market strategies for market-specific model, CHINA strategic plan as high-priority, high-visibility expansion case. Led a team of global staff - field teams led by in-market GMs. Shared P&L responsibility – posting 12% growth in 2011.

Led the company’s flagship sales teams (500+ sales and sales support professionals) through significant change period. Developed the strategy and led the execution of major restructure for improved resource allocation and demand generation. Shared P&L responsibility.

Turned around performance of European region to growth and budget attainment in 2007 through 2008. Developed revised MJN EU strategic framework with clear direction on reprioritization. Activated strategic convergence of key marketing and sales functions from decentralized to centralized structure. Managed a team of 300 with overall P&L responsibility for the $150Million business.

Vice President, Sales, Cardiovascular, Metabolics Team (2004-2006)Vice President, Sales, U.S. Primary Care Team (2002-2004)Vice President Sales, Neuroscience, Dermatology Team (1999-2002)Led and held accountability for activities and results of integrated sales teams of up to 1,100. Shared financial accountability for entire USPC sales revenue of $7B with various therapeutic focus as determined by assignment

Led the growth of BMS divisions in Consumer and Nutritional products incl. Clairol, Bufferin, Keri, Enfamil, Sustagen, Medical Nutritionals etc.Full GM assignment with all functions (Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance etc)

Advanced through Sales and Marketing positions with increasing responsibility. Product responsibility included Infant, Medical and Consumer Nutrition.