International Market Development for Aerial Firefighting

Region: EMEA Country: Canada Working with a Crown Corporation and a large Canadian aerospace firm, supported the development of the Aerial Firefighting market in the European Union, and globally.   This has enabled the company to invest in a dedicated assembly facility, which has created significant direct and indirect benefits to the aerospace industry, plus companiesContinueContinue reading “International Market Development for Aerial Firefighting”

Market Diversification Success: UAV Solutions

Region: North America Country: Canada Led the market diversification program for a company engaged in the production and operation of UAV’s for military applications.  Identified target markets and developed new products and services which leveraged the core strengths of the military solutions.  Converted commercial sales from 2% to 25% of sales within 18 months.

Acquisition and Integration of Purolator Courier

Region: North America Country: Canada Member of the team engaged in the Corporate Development effort to both identify a strategic partner for Canada Post Corporation for North America and Europe.  This included the acquisition, plus subsequent integration of Purolator into the Canada Post family of products, services and employees.

Strategic Business Plan and Investment Success: Postea Group’s Establishment in Singapore

Region: APAC Country: Singapore Developed the business plan, plus managed the investment and acquisition negotiations to create a technology company focused on the logistics market.  Resulted in the creation of the Postea Group, plus an SPV with Singapore Post & Temasek, with an initial valuation $120M.

Strategic Recommendations for Cross-border Partnerships in Canadian Freight Market

Region: North America Country: Canada Conducted assessment of the market potential and key issues in North American Transborder light freight market for a large Canadian-based multi-modal operator.    Provided recommendations with regard to market opportunities, partnerships, and product priorities, driving the selection of cross-border partners and investment decisions.

UAV Product Management Transition for Commercial Operations in Kenya and Chile

Region: North America Country: Canada Mandate: Managed the transition of UAV product management and operations from core Military application to commerical operations. Led product development of Fixed and Rotary Wing Unmanned Aircraft systems and delivery to initial customers in Kenya and Chile.