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Toronto, Ontario

Responsible for Corporate Development including Mergers and Acquisitions, Corp Strategy and key operating functions within the Television/Digital unit including Finance, HR, Technology, Media Operations. Also oversee acquired companies that include Choice TV New Zealand, Omnia Media (YouTube Multi Channel Network based in Los Angeles) and Cottage Life.

Franchisor of Quiznos restaurants in Canada

Accountable for overall performance, direction and operational execution for this Private Equity controlled franchised business with multiple investors.Achieved 2007 profit plan of $19.8MM and positive same store sales after June arrivalRelocated office to Toronto and hired new executive, marketing and operations teamsDeveloped a number of system firsts.

Full operating and P&L responsibility for the International Business with restaurants in 30 countries.Developed UK turnaround plan following the sale of Perfect Pizza, a second brand acquired in 2003Acquired franchise outlets/development rights for northern China including BeijingSuccessfully refranchised corporate stores in Mexico City and initiated long.

Full operating and P&L responsibility for $500MM+ business reporting to Viacom, New York. FP was regarded as one of the top theatrical exhibition companies in North America. Successfully co-lead the process to sell the business via auction at a premium during a significant industry downturn.Implemented a four point plan that successfully sustained.

Responsible for development and approval of all standard form franchise documentation for Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, for approval of all multi unit franchise development deals and for staffing and training of international support personnel.* Achieved global consensus on new contemporary standard form franchise contracts/development agreements/and.

Full P&L accountability for Tricon's Latin America franchise system comprising 750 restaurants and $525million in sales as well as franchise/business development in Canada, including singular accountability for negotiating resolution to long term litigation with Scott's Restaurants. Member of Americas Executive Committee.* Achieved a 22 % increase versus.

Full P&L accountability for the Pizza Hut system comprising 562 outlets with $350MM in sales and 5M Company employees. Responsible for all organization structural and staffing decisions as well as granting franchise rights for unit and territory development.* Increased sales and profit by 6% and 33% respectively in the first full year driven by a strategic.

Wichita, Kansas Area

Responsible for strategic marketing direction and annual plans for restaurants in 91 countries, representing $1.7 billion in revenues, as well as creative strategy development, global promotion events and public relations across all regions.* Increased worldwide sales by 22% through strategic repositioning on value platform.* Developed a world wide global.

Full P&L responsibility for the Western Region profit centre of $65MM and $7MM in revenues and profits respectively, as well as new unit expansion and industrial relations with Canadian Auto Workers union for 49 outlets.

Responsible for franchise contracts, corporate real estate, design, engineering and construction, including development and approval of a $16 million capital plan. Successfully negotiated 13 acquisitions totaling 181 restaurants with aggregate capital of $130 million and voluntary conversion of 20 Franchisees from 1.5% royalty to 5-6% with extended term.

Honors Hba, Business

Activities and Societies: Business School Class President 1979. J.J. Wettlaufer award winner Purchasing Management Association of Canada.

Ivey School Of Business, Business Administration

Honors Business Administration, Business

Activities and Societies: VP Ivey Business School Student's Council year 1; J.J. Wettlaufer Award winner; Purchasing Management.

Mergers And Acquisitions Executive Education Program

Attended Advanced Business School course in Mergers and Acquisitions.