Value Proposition

As a senior executive Gord bring an extensive record of achievement directing business operations. He has spearheaded large scale management initiatives, and led several successful start-ups for both divisional and new enterprises. A strong proponent of Best  Practices with a proven ability to elevate companies to the next level, Gord is a leader with vision and ability to mentor and motivate an organization to embrace change and deliver long-term value-added services.

Selected Achievements

• Interim ED/CEO Habitat for Humanity Regional affiliate, providing operational assessment and overall leadership stabilizing operations during a disrupted leadership period.
• As the Industry specific consultant for a NFP (not-for-profit) Social Enterprise provided market assessment and validation for their business concept leading to desired funding, business launch and ongoing success.
• Developed the Osborne Business Advisors group from start-up strategy through senior resource recruiting to over 35 professional consulting resources.
• Operational leadership in achieving several key awards including CAMX, Employer of Choice, and JD Powers & Associates, as well finalist for the Best of the Best Contact Centre awards.
• Spearheaded aggressive enhancement of existing Financial Services operation, including a world class multilingual call centre from 75 to 800 personnel, to be recognized as a leading financial performer generating annual revenues of $275M.
• Developed a complete SLA (Service Level Agreement) necessary to qualify for acceptance by the FSA (Financial Service Authority) as a publicly traded business on the London Stock Exchange.
• Successfully restored profitability to Edmonton and Victoria IT consulting business units consisting of 80+ personnel.
• Launched customer acquisition and retention program resulting in the revitalization of more than 2,500 current and past customers.
• Orchestrated and secured major IT services outsource contract renewal valued in excess of $20M.
• Developed centers of excellence in SAP, Oracle Financials and PeopleSoft technologies.
• Devised and implemented a go-to market strategy; executed a recruiting plan to sell services and provide skilled IT resources leading a start-up to 70+ personnel in less than a year.

Prior Experience

• Osborne Business Advisors – Managing Principal
• Neteller (Neovia Financial) – President North America Operations Financial Services Internet based enterprise
• Andersen Consulting (Accenture) – Associate Partner for a global IT consultancy
• Bolder Graphics – COO & VP Sales for a packaging display and manufacturing facility
• Xwave – VP Western Business unit IT consulting
• Care Factor – VP Operations for a Data Centre services provider
• LGS – Managing Director start-up IT Practice
• HTMZ – Business and Marketing Consultant Telco based technology
• Synerlogic (an Andersen Consulting company) – Member post merger integration team, 1000+ personnel

Qualifications

• Management School – Andersen Consulting Campus (St. Charles, IL)
• 7 Habits Covey Training
• JM Perry – The Executive Cup
• Oracle Financials

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Phone: (403) 264-8195   ext.1006
Toll Free: (888) 282-8450
Email: gforbes@osborneinterim.com