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CPA, CA Finance executive experienced with international multi-billion dollar public companies and private equity backed start-up companies. Successfully guided multiple M&A transactions from due diligence to business integration or divestiture and has raised over $1 billion in capital in public and private equity markets. Experienced with big branded companies, mobile, telecom, semiconductors, manufacturing and clean tech, with...

CPA, CA Finance executive experienced with international multi-billion dollar public companies and private equity backed start-up companies. Successfully guided multiple M&A transactions from due diligence to business integration or divestiture and has raised over $1 billion in capital in public and private equity markets. Experienced with big branded companies, mobile, telecom, semiconductors, manufacturing and clean tech, with responsibilities for the full span of finance operations, leading change, strategic planning and execution to drive profitability and growth. CORE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS o International Executive Leadership o Corporate Finance and M&A o Strategic Planning & Execution o Public Company Reporting & Governance o Investor Relations o Change Management o Process Improvement & Optimization o Financial Operations & Control o Implementing ERP Systems o Implementing Shared ServicesSenior Vice President & CFO @ Canopy Growth is Canada's first publicly traded medical marijuana company and the first geographically diversified producer with dual licenses under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Tweed, Tweed Farms, and Bedrocan, the Company operates three state-of-the-art production facilities in Ontario and distributes marijuana across the country to Canadian patients managing a host of medical conditions. The Company is dedicated to educating healthcare practitioners, providing consistent access to high quality medication, conducting robust clinical research, and furthering the public's understanding of how marijuana is used for medical purposes. From June 2015 to Present (7 months) President @ Black Canvas provides CFO and finance executive services. Assignments: Strategic Advisor to Export Development Canada (EDC), President's Group Finance advisor and CFO to an entrepreneurial management team in the launch of a new business venture Advisory services to entrepreneurs From August 2013 to Present (2 years 5 months) Ottawa, Canada AreaStrategic Advisor, President's Office @ From September 2014 to May 2015 (9 months) Ottawa, Canada AreaVP Finance & CFO @ While CFO, Plasco raised almost $300 million from top tier private equity funds and $58 million from private debt and government sources. From November 2006 to August 2013 (6 years 10 months) Ottawa, Canada AreaDirector Finance @ Led and drove Finance excellence in the Czech operations with the full scope of the finance function. Later appointed to Vodafone’s global HQ as the Finance Executive Lead for Vodafone’s business transformation initiative directed at the cross-functional redesign of the business operating model across 20 companies. From June 2005 to November 2006 (1 year 6 months) Finance Director @ Oskar Mobil was part of Telesystem International Wireless (TIW) before being acquired by Vodafone on June 1, 2005. Led the swift, complex finance integration of Oskar Mobil into Vodafone’s operations to reach “business as usual” mode in just over six months from acquisition. From September 2004 to June 2005 (10 months) Vice President & Corporate Controller (and Officer) @ Zarlink was spun off from Mitel Corporation in 2001. Led the smooth carve-out of finance operations and reporting from Mitel to stand-alone status without impact to SEC and management reporting capability and day to day activities. Directed all SEC and management reporting; led business and strategic planning; directed the development of financial systems, controls and culture; selected and drove priorities and initiatives to build a superior finance function. From February 2001 to July 2003 (2 years 6 months) Ottawa, Canada AreaVice President & Corporate Controller (and Officer) @ The responsibilities were the same as described above, with Mitel Corporation being the predecessor company to Zarlink Semiconductor. Held executive management roles as the company grew from Cdn$400 million in 1992 to Cdn$1.4 billion by 2000, guiding the finance staff and organization through tremendous change in a period of hyper growth. From July 1992 to February 2001 (8 years 8 months) Ottawa, Canada AreaSenior Manager @ Progressively advanced to Senior Manager in the firm’s Business Advisory Services group. Managed audit engagements for large clients in the high tech, paper, and manufacturing industries. From June 1983 to July 1992 (9 years 2 months) Ottawa, Canada AreaCPA, CA @ Canadian Institute of Chartered AccountantsCertificate, Ivey Executive Program, Business Strategy, Management & Leadership @ The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of BusinessBBA, Business @ Bishop's University Tim Saunders is skilled in: Mergers, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategy, Start-ups, Budgets