Lead consulting engagements with CIBC, BC Hydro, Hydro One, Bruce Power, GMACRF, Resmor Trust, Ally Bank, Agrium, Potash Corp, Nexxen, Desjardin, Bank West, Zag Bank in the following scope.• Business Process Re-engineering and Right-shoring• Integrated Supply Chain Management• IT Architecture and implementation• Plan to Pay Systems, ERP sourcing, Negotiations, Implementation, Deployment, Training• Negotiation Planning and Resourcing• Corporate Strategy and Business Planning• Contract Administration and Negotiations• Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

Started with DCM originally as an executive consultant to assess the productivity, performance and high SG&A issues at DCM. DCM is one of the largest brand management and commercial printer in Canada with 20 locations through-out North America. After 4 months of assessments, I was asked to implement and execute on the recommended strategy for operations and supply chain at DCM. Mandate was to jump start transformation activities, reorganize plants by profitability with lean integrated supply chain and operation methodologies . Start the strategic move into online Digital marketing and Service Focus. Provided leadership, vision, strategy, and oversee the implementation by the Team’s in Operations, Corporate Services, Outsourcing, Finance, and Integrated Supply Chain functions. Maintained accountability of all third party spend of $177M annually.

ACCOMPLISHED OPERATIONS EXECUTIVEEXPERTISE IN PROCUREMENT | GLOBAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXECUTION Transformational leader, respected executive and result-focused professional with demonstrated success in leading the entire life cycle of responsibilities associated with the management of global operations and processes, with focused experience directing strategic sourcing, procurement and supply chain operations.  Straight-forward and decisive with the wit, intelligence and experience to recognize opportunities for improvement, eliminate deficiencies and build strong consensus in favor of company goals. Well versed in the principles and methodologies of continuous process improvement, capable of creating and implementing changes in policies, procedures, and strategy to drive measurable improvements in efficiency and productivity. Highly skilled in assembling and managing diverse teams of professionals engaged in the support of global operations under time-critical, highly structured environments. LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES  – Global Services Delivery Strategy– Develop Sophisticated Technology Solutions– Leads Globally Distributed Teams– Deployment of Performance Metrics– Quality Standards/Risk Management– Managing Vendor/Supplier Relationships– Develop Complex Business Models – Experienced in M&A / Due Diligence– Business Analysis/Process Improvement– Budget Accountability/P&L Management– Infrastructure/Best Practices Development– Leading Contract Negotiations and Administration– Directing Cost Savings Projects– Leading Change Management

This role is responsible for the enterprise portfolio including IT, Properties & Facilities, Security, Consulting, Contingent Labour and Professional Services (portfolio value is approximately $450 million). Leading a team of professionals, this includes facilitating cross functional teams in the development of category strategies, engaging in sourcing and negotiations, establishing KPIs and scorecards, and managing the resulting contracts and supplier relationships. Working collaboratively with senior leadership this role develops, implements and ensures execution of plans/strategies that lead the business to leveraging spend across the company, improve processes and achieve supplier consolidation. This role models outstanding leadership, interpersonal skills, teamwork, superior judgment, decision making and commitment to the success of the team.

•Leads vision, strategy, and execution for Business Process Outsourcing, Finance, and Integrated Supply Chain functions for this global network of 156 professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services, with accountability for a $6.15B budget. Maintains supervisory authority over a team of 23 direct reports, with an additional 120 staff members in the BPO function. Served as the lead sponsor with clients and vendors companies that include Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Insight, Gartner, Adobe, Iron Mountain, and Orange Business Systems.– Pioneered the launch of a new corporate Shared Service strategy and the Global Resource Centre in Toronto, to serve the member firms and 172,000 employees sustaining $24B in global annual revenue, providing critical support in the areas of Travel, Expense, Marketing, Facilities, Information Technology, Telecom, Mobility, Knowledge Management, Legal, Human Resources, Benefits, and Rewards.– Successfully transitioned 300 staff members and all associated services and functions to Toronto without compromising the effectiveness of critical services.– Led the design, implementation, and continued management of program dashboards and continuous improvement systems and initiatives, as well as BPO, P2P, integrated supply chain processes and global reporting frameworks.– Served as the architect of programs, training curricula, and support materials designed to boost employee strengths across global legal contracting, risk, data protection, and emerging technologies.– Created compliance policies and procedures to govern third party partners with respect to, legal, security, and other risks.– Produced $145MM in annual savings through the consolidation of vendor management and negotiation functions to a single location down from 80; reduced 175 airline contracts to three, 57 travel management companies to twelve, 94 benefit insurance providers to three, and 27 expense and payment card systems to two.

Accountable for service delivery and P&L for the following programs and clients: Texas Utilities, Time Warner, Capgemini, Inland Revenue, General Motors, Hydro One, Ontario Power Generation, Bruce Power, Bombardier, Coca Cola, Goodyear, St.Gobain, Farmers, Schneider Electric• Business Process Re-engineering and Right-shoring• Integrated Supply Chain Management• IT Architecture. Data Centre Optimization• Plan to Pay Systems, ERP Sourcing, Implementation, Deployment, Training• Negotiation Planning and Resourcing• Corporate Strategy and Business Planning• Contract Administration and Negotiations• Mergers and Acquisitions• Business Development

Lead the execution and implementation of complex global sourcing and outsourcing initiatives. • Reported to the VP Strategic Sourcing, implement and negotiate enterprise contracts for rationalizing supplier base and outsourcing the procurement, IT, and telecommunications functions.• Strategic Sourcing and Contract Team Lead on Connected Enterprise Outsourcing agreement with network providers, • Contract Administrator and negotiator for IT and Banking transaction Outsourcing agreements.• Lead Contract and subject matter expert in strategy, negotiating and implementation for new Front End Banking applications; • Oversee the performance of suppliers and manufactures and report on continuous improvement activities to senior management team of the bank• Manage a team of procurement specialists and analyst (9)• Leading and managing complex projects in developing sourcing approaches, e- procurement and contract administration procedures.• Performing complex financial, business plan and assessments• Results $ 71 M in cost reductions savings in a 9 month period• Completed all projects ahead of schedule and under forecasted cost.

● Administered international strategic purchase commitments for commodities individually in excess of $90 MM and direct involvement in procurement for capital equipment packages >US$60 MM, in building and construction projects exceeding CDN $3.2 Billion (Millennium), including Partnering Alliances and EPC liaison. Contract negotiation and Lead for all technology contracts, Y2K Initiatives, process control methodology, including all software strategies, implementation and project management of global contracts. Lead in major negotiations and contracting for Suncor● Managed a procurement team of specialists, responsibilities included EPCM, Engineering, procurement contract management , Building Supplies, Heavy Mining Equipment, Rotating, Transmission, MRO, Information Technology, Communications, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Electrical, Process Control Technology, and Major Capital Projects ● Negotiated and administered Outsourcing contracts with major EPCM (engineering, procurement contract management) firms such as Bantrel, Flur Daniel, SNC Lavalin and others.● Set-up integrated, standardized, automated financial and procurement functions among the EPCM firms ● Team involved in architecture, application, infrastructure strategies, negotiations, contracts, administration, and project management for Suncor Energy Inc. Lead cross-functional teams in the negotiations, contracting and design of various IT platforms including: Sun Microsystems Cluster High Availability main frame replacement for Oil Sands Division, Head Office and Exploration and Production. Oracle, SAP ERP implementation.● Performance results from our purchasing team yielded $100 million in savings and $18 million in performance productive value for 1999● Managed and directed a team of 12

Managed Capital Projects, New Building Construction, Architect selection and construction administration. Capital Grant planning, ministry submissions. Managed provincial reporting of School Board projects and financial applications. Oversaw the vendor management of large school Board serving Niagara region. Founding member of Niagara Public Purchasing Committee. Establishment of regional government bidding systems. Establish the ECNO (Educational Computer Network of Ontario). First design of Windows NT classroom tech centres in Port Colborne and Welland for Province of Ontario. Set-up standing agreement and broader public sector integrated supply chain methodologies for use by School boards and colleges.