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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

From ideation to execution, Spruce InfoTech helps global enterprises transform their business operations by delivering the highest quality IT services and staff, empowering a new era of digital transformation and technology solutions. We have deep expertise in customizing innovative technology solutions in Enterprise Architecture, Systems Analysis, Engineering,Integration,Application Development, Project Management, Security, Business Analytics, DevOps and AWS solutions along with regular… Show more From ideation to execution, Spruce InfoTech helps global enterprises transform their business operations by delivering the highest quality IT services and staff, empowering a new era of digital transformation and technology solutions. We have deep expertise in customizing innovative technology solutions in Enterprise Architecture, Systems Analysis, Engineering,Integration,Application Development, Project Management, Security, Business Analytics, DevOps and AWS solutions along with regular Consulting, Staff Augmentation and Outsourcing Services to help our clients to meet their specific goals and objectives that adds up a true digital value. As a highly specialized boutique we pride ourselves on our agility, innovation and speed versus other larger entities which are limited in their ability to truly provide customized cost effective solutions for clients. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experis, part of the larger ManpowerGroup is a global organization which provides technical staffing solutions to companies. In this role I was responsible for implementing and managing a new sales process and services (RPO, MSP, Managed Services, Payrolling, Perm and Contractor Staffing) for the BDM team while personally developing new working relationships with large enterprise level accounts across North America.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Akkodis is a global organization part of the Adecco Group, which provides clients with access to IT & Tech resources in addition to IT Consulting services. Responsibilities included establishing the National Accounts team, building the infrastructure to advance the team and the business and engaging with current and prospective enterprise clients providing Technical Recruitment and Managed Service solutions.

Toronto, Canada Area

SOCAN connects more than four-million music creators worldwide and more than a quarter-million businesses and individuals in Canada, processing almost 190m transactions per day. Nearly 150,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers are its direct members, and more than 130,000 organizations are Licensed To Play music across Canada. With a concerted use of progressive technology and a commitment to lead the global transformation of music rights, with wholly-owned subsidiaries Audiam and… Show more SOCAN connects more than four-million music creators worldwide and more than a quarter-million businesses and individuals in Canada, processing almost 190m transactions per day. Nearly 150,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers are its direct members, and more than 130,000 organizations are Licensed To Play music across Canada. With a concerted use of progressive technology and a commitment to lead the global transformation of music rights, with wholly-owned subsidiaries Audiam and MediaNet, SOCAN is dedicated to upholding the fundamental truths that music has value and music creators and publishers deserve fair compensation for their work. Responsibilities in this role includes the management of the Project Management Office as well as the Data Governance Office., while also exploring and advancing new Strategic Initiatives for SOCAN. Due to the evolving nature of our industry we have restructured and have re-aligned the Project Management Team (PM's and BA's) to improve our ability to efficiently assess and implement projects. The role has also included the establishment of the Data Governance Office which is responsible for the management, validation and visualization of data across SOCAN. Aside from the above mentioned responsibilities the role also focuses on undertaking assessments of new technologies and new markets globally. Team managementAnnual BudgetingProject Management Board PresentationsEstablishment of the Data Governance Office and working committees. Data validation, data dictionaries (access) and visualization.Data privacy, retention and destruction protocols.ERP implementation. Corporate vendor management and selection. Exploring new technologies and potential partnerships. Participation in industry forums. Show less

Toronto

Responsible for managing a team and engaging directly with clients (management consulting) in identifying key corporate challenges and assisting those organisations in cost effectively overcoming challenges. Through a collaborative approach his team designed and implemented customized data analytics and human productivity solutions (Personality Assessments, Exit Interviews, Outplacement and Coaching) for organisations globally. The data analytics solutions (PaaS) included scoping of corporate… Show more Responsible for managing a team and engaging directly with clients (management consulting) in identifying key corporate challenges and assisting those organisations in cost effectively overcoming challenges. Through a collaborative approach his team designed and implemented customized data analytics and human productivity solutions (Personality Assessments, Exit Interviews, Outplacement and Coaching) for organisations globally. The data analytics solutions (PaaS) included scoping of corporate challenges, designing business intelligence road maps, implementing data validation, governance and ultimately visualization solutions globally. Show less

Toronto, Canada

Responsible for establishing a presence for a new European business entering the North American market and advancing their data analytics solutions to clients in a wide array of industrial verticals. His role included meeting with current and prospective clients, understanding their key business value drivers and challenges in order to define and implement appropriate analytics solutions includiong SaaS sales B2B sales.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for advancing the global institutional asset management business for the Royal Bank of Canada across, Scandinavia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In addition to establishing relationships with clients globally (Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Asset Managers, Fund Platforms and Private Banks) responsibiltiies included strategic planning, product development, M&A analysis, client prospecting, new market assessments, marketing, regulatory and compliance… Show more Responsible for advancing the global institutional asset management business for the Royal Bank of Canada across, Scandinavia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In addition to establishing relationships with clients globally (Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Asset Managers, Fund Platforms and Private Banks) responsibiltiies included strategic planning, product development, M&A analysis, client prospecting, new market assessments, marketing, regulatory and compliance assessments in addition to building the internal operational infrastructure of the business. Show less

Johannesburg, South Africa

Responsible for re-establishing the Franklin Templeton's retail and institutional presence in Sub-Saharan Africa. The business had been through an unsuccessful merger prior to his appointment, Michael was appointed to effectively turn the business around in Africa. This position included the management and expansion of the staff compliment in South Africa, strategic planning, budgeting, active television, radio and written media engagement, marketing, regulatory and compliance assessments… Show more Responsible for re-establishing the Franklin Templeton's retail and institutional presence in Sub-Saharan Africa. The business had been through an unsuccessful merger prior to his appointment, Michael was appointed to effectively turn the business around in Africa. This position included the management and expansion of the staff compliment in South Africa, strategic planning, budgeting, active television, radio and written media engagement, marketing, regulatory and compliance assessments, product development, client engagement and building the infrastructure of this business to service the region. Michael served on three separate Franklin Templeton Boards in his capacity as an active Director of this business. Franklin Templeton is one of the largest asset management companies, headquartered in the U.S.A, with offices in over 30 countries globally. Show less

Johannesburg, South Africa

Responsible for establishing Institutional and Retail Asset Management businesses throughout Africa, offering domestic and international asset management services. Responsibilities included, managing a staff compliment of approximately 40 people from diverse cultures throughout Africa, engaging with regulators and legal council, product development, appointing staff, defining and implementing marketing strategies, engaging with clients and prospects across the region. Michael served on a number… Show more Responsible for establishing Institutional and Retail Asset Management businesses throughout Africa, offering domestic and international asset management services. Responsibilities included, managing a staff compliment of approximately 40 people from diverse cultures throughout Africa, engaging with regulators and legal council, product development, appointing staff, defining and implementing marketing strategies, engaging with clients and prospects across the region. Michael served on a number of Boards attached to each of the businesses which were established in the region. STANLIB is one of the largest asset managers in South Africa, and partly owned by both Liberty Life and the Standard Bank Groups which are the largest insurance company's and banks respectively in Africa. Show less

Johannesburg, South Africa

Responsible for managing bi-lateral donor funding from the the Norwegian Development Agency (NORAD) to the South African government through the South African Reserve Bank and Ministry of Finance. In addition, Michael also successfully established and managed a business to business venture capital fund called the "Matchmaking Programme", designed to foster business development and employment creation between Norwegian and companies located in Southern Africa. This position involved active… Show more Responsible for managing bi-lateral donor funding from the the Norwegian Development Agency (NORAD) to the South African government through the South African Reserve Bank and Ministry of Finance. In addition, Michael also successfully established and managed a business to business venture capital fund called the "Matchmaking Programme", designed to foster business development and employment creation between Norwegian and companies located in Southern Africa. This position involved active engagement and detailed managerial, labour and financial analysis of small, medium and large companies in Norway and Sub-Saharan Africa. Innovation Norway is owned by the Norwegian government, it has offices in 30 countries and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Show less

Pretoria, South Africa

As a Diplomat for the South African Government at the time of South Africa's reintroduction to the international community this position included active engagement with global multi-lateral economic institutions such as the World Bank, IMF, OECD, DAC, UNDP, UNIDO, Habitat and the international donor community. This role required Michael to prepare and attend United Nations General Assembly and Second Committee meetings representing the interests of the South African government and negotiating… Show more As a Diplomat for the South African Government at the time of South Africa's reintroduction to the international community this position included active engagement with global multi-lateral economic institutions such as the World Bank, IMF, OECD, DAC, UNDP, UNIDO, Habitat and the international donor community. This role required Michael to prepare and attend United Nations General Assembly and Second Committee meetings representing the interests of the South African government and negotiating national positions in relevant United Nations directives and Multi-Lateral agreements. Michael was fortunate to participate in South Africa's return to the United Nations together with our delegation headed by former president, Mr. Nelson Mandela. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours Degree), International Relations: Economic Development

Activities and Societies: South African Institute for International Affairs, University of the Witwatersrand Rowing Club In addition.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations And Industrial Psychology, Degree

Activities and Societies: University of the Witwatersrand Rowing Club Awarded Scholarship to study towards Honours degree and deliver.

Management In Cross Cultural Organizations

Professional Sales