Jan Scheeren Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Canada

Founded TalkSwitch (then Centrepoint Technologies Inc) in 1990. Responsible for architecting the products and each of the various business units and naturally, driving sales. TalkSwitch created the first Owner Friendly and user installable phone systems for small business and sold over 50,000 systems in North America and 28 other countries, generating revenues in excess of $60M. Successfully walked that tight line selling directly to the end users, through over 1500 VARs and through distribution - simultaneously. Company engineered top position in Google organic searches for over 22 keywords/phrases producing excellent ROI for revenues and reseller acquisition. Successfully sold business assets, including enviable corporate reputation, to Fortinet Inc. in April 2011

Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa, Canada Area

Grew with company from staff of 5 to 75 and revenues to 8 digit dollars per annum. Set up sales channels in North America and 35 other countries creating brand awareness and fiercely loyal customer base. Expanded target market for QNX from Process Control into VAR and embedded systems.

Honours Biology

High School, Science Major