Craig Mcleod, Cfa, Cpa, Mba Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

The BC Council of Forest Industries ("COFI") is the voice of the BC forest industry, governed by a Board of Directors consisting of the CEO's of the largest forestry companies in the province. As a member of the executive team at COFI, I lead the finance and accounting department in providing stewardship over the assets of the corporation. By completing a total restructuring of the accounting and finance systems and processes, I have grown the value of the corporation by increasing the funds and resources available for projects and programs and improving the reporting on key results.

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

To business owners and other stakeholders who demand the most complete and objective information available, Clear Link provides valuations that are comprehensive, well substantiated and defensible, because we have an unparalleled understanding of what drives value creation.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

• Justified the economic rationale for the project by presenting key concepts in an easily understandable manner to senior executives, the Board of Directors, and the Provincial Government• Led financial due diligence and procurement evaluations on major contracts including main civil works worker accommodation, and generating station and spillway• Saved over $20 million in total project costs by driving a contract renegotiation process• Reduced project risks by presenting recommendations on hedging strategies and capital structure• Developed valuation models for the Project including fair value models for mitigation obligations and other long-term liabilities

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Coordinated the placement of over $70 million in new lending for multi-residential construction projects by quickly establishing trust and demonstrating value in business pitches• Alleviated the market price level concerns of senior executives in Toronto by writing a detailed risk- based assessment of the Greater Vancouver residential construction market

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

• Increased net profits by over $2 million by assessing the companies’ process inefficiencies, structuring a new investment portfolio, and implementing a new cash management system• Changed the Group’s capital structure to maximize tax shields and increase enterprise value by securing fixed term, operating, and lease financing facilities from several financial institutions• Advised on acquisitions and divestitures by conducting valuations, including one that contained non- publicly traded options as a component of the total acquisition price• Recommended strategies for the companies’ dividend policies by creating pro-forma financial statements for the consolidated group that balanced capital expenditure, debt covenant, and liquidity requirements

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Exceeded revenue and profitability targets by an average of 13% over 5 years by cultivating strong client relationships, earning referrals for business from a network of customers, and gaining the trust of senior risk managers• Increased the total value of the portfolio under administration by presenting pitches for credit investments, cash management solutions, and other offerings to C-suite decision makers• Strengthened the team by training and coaching junior analysts and account managers• Reduced portfolio risk by conducting in depth market research, identifying key drivers of company value, evaluating strategic positioning of firms versus their competitors, and monitoring economicconditions• Managed the end to end deal process by conducting due diligence, liaising with legal counsel andsenior risk management, structuring and documenting loan terms, security and covenants, and completing annual reviews

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Led teams of 6 to 12 direct reports that exceeded asset growth targets by an average of 15% over 5 years by coaching, mentoring and guiding professional development and instilling a strong understanding of markets and customer needs.• Took the lead for annual branch business planning and budgeting and developed and implemented various marketing initiatives to achieve targeted performance.

Master Of Business Administration (With Distinction)

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Finance, General