Our Successes Are Only Measured By Those of Our Clients

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An International Exploration Company Risked Losing Valuable Employees and Board Members Due to a Devalued Compensation Package

Osborne Implemented a Synergistic Approach to an Executive Director Position for an Ag Association

A Privately Owned Conglomerate had an Existing Network Infrastructure that was Aging and Overdue for Replacement

A Marketing Department of A National Association Required New Course Material to be Delivered Over Multiple Platforms

An Engineering Firm was Looking for Help to Enhance Its Business Processes and Improve Its Bottom Line

A Succession Plan Required Someone Other Than the Father to Mentor His Two Sons to Take Over the Agri-Services Retail Business

Osborne Provided Executive Advisement to an Industry Foundation that was Questioning its Relevance and Whether to Hire New Leadership

A Not-for-Profit Society Needed Advisement on How to Remedy Office Policies and Procedures to Ensure Governmental Compliance

The Largest Manufacturer and Distributor of Tofu Products in Canada Needed Someone in a Project Leadership Role to Work with its CEO and Management Team as the Company Approached a Transitional Phase in its Corporate Development and Growth

A Not-for-Profit Needed an Interim Executive Director/CEO to Fill the Leadership Void and Conduct an Operational Assessment of All Functions

Financial Best Practices to Align With a New Organizational Structure Was Required for a Large Provincial Not-for-Profit Organization

After Experiencing Significant Turnover, an Oil and Gas Company Needed a Senior HR Person to Assist the Outgoing Leader With His Exit and Mentor the Incoming Manager and Team

A Not-for-Profit Charitable Organization Needed Leadership During the Transition Following the Departure of the Executive Director

A Community Association Required a Plan for a Saturday’s Farmers’ Market that Would Draw Patrons From Other Parts of the City

An International Festival Required a Capacity Expansion Plan to Allow the Organization to Significantly Increase Financial Resources Over a Three Year Period

A Youth Serving Organization was Seeking an External Project Manager to Conceptualize and Deliver a National Training Framework

A Failed Hostile Takeover Left this Family Business Under-Capitalized, Vulnerable in its Dealings with Suppliers and Without an Established Sales Channel

A Strategic Marketing and Sales Plan was Developed for a Not-for-Profit Foundation

A Start-Up Social Enterprise Required an Environmental Scan to Determine What Service Offering Would be Successful and Scalable, and to Identify Potential Partners

When an Ag Sector Company Underwent a Major Expansion of its Facility Unforeseen Issues Resulted in a Temporary Shutdown of Operations and Loss of Revenue

A Designer of Equipment for the Oil and Gas Industry Needed Assistance in Manufacturing a New Product

A Charitable Non-Profit Society Needed a Project Leader to Develop Key Deliverables Including a Financial and Operational Analysis of its Business Model

A Bio Products Company Required Assistance to Commercialize its Manufacturing Process, Reduce Production Costs and Provide Product Quality That Was Consistent

A Human Resources Industry Sector Council Needed Research, Analysis and Recommendations to Generate Revenue

A Calgary-based Technology Start-up was in Need of Strategic and Tactical Guidance to Move it from a University Project to a Bricks and Mortar Business

Hit With the Sudden Departure of its Executive Director, the Foundation Was Faced With a Leadership Void as Planning for the Upcoming Season Was Imminent

An Interim CFO was Required Immediately for a Food Processing Company Until a Permanent Replacement Was Found

An Osborne Principal Was Engaged in the Role of Mentor to Transition the Existing Junior Accountant into a Controller Role at a Manufacturing Company

An Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centre Was in Need of an Interim CEO to Help Stabilize the Organization and Lead the Process to Find and Transition to New Leadership

Finding it Difficult to Achieve Consensus on the Type of Person Needed for a New Executive Director, a National Not-for-Profit Sought Osborne’s Advisement

An Unpredicted Forced Absence of the Managing Director Left a Hospitality Business in a Potentially Chaotic Situation

An Unfavourable Relationship with an Agent, Including Undervalued Pricing, was a Challenge for an Ag Manufacturing Company

Osborne Interim Management Helps Premiere Suites with Executive Coaching

“For organizations looking for interim executive support, I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management. They provided us with a quality CFO until we could hire a full-time replacement for this position. It was a seamless, effective process.”

Sandip Lalli – CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce
“We contracted Osborne Interim Management to help transition our Foundation into the future with stronger processes, plans and leadership. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their work.”

Reiny Kristel – Board Chair, Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation
“The Calgary International Film Festival contracted Osborne to develop, with senior management support, a capacity expansion plan that was strategic, specific and attainable. Osborne delivered on all counts and on schedule; receiving unanimous Board approval to move forward in the plan’s execution. I would not hesitate in recommending the Osborne team.”

Stephen Schroeder – Executive Director, Calgary International Film Festival
“The Osborne Principals assisted us in identifying areas of improvement, then worked with us to make their recommended changes. Their actions have had a positive impact on the way we operate our business.”

Andy McKnight – Partner, Maskell Plenzik & Partners Eng.
“We were at an inflexion point, wanting to take a successful single-chapter networking group to the next level. The Osborne Principal worked with us to develop a strategic plan and much more; management guidance, a pricing model and a strong tactical approach that has put us well on the path. We would highly recommend Osborne’s services to other organizations.”

Ilona Makar and Debbie Van Camp – Founders and Directors, Calgary Business Women Network

“On the strength of my association with [two of its Principals], I would be pleased to retain the services of Osborne again in the future. I would further recommend the services of Osborne to any private or public sector organization who may find themselves in need of your company’s services.”

Ken McCormack – General Manager, BC Milk Marketing Board
“The Osborne Principals our business has engaged have delivered important support to our business in a number of areas and provided excellent value.”

Barry Schmitt – President, Barr-Ag
“Osborne Interim was able to provide us with a Principal who helped guide us through a technology start-up. His extensive business experience complemented the technical expertise we bring to the table and he continues to provide support and assistance to allow us to smoothly bring our product to market.”

David Lloyd – COO, FREDsense Technologies
“We contracted Osborne Interim Management to help transition our Foundation into the future with stronger processes, plans and leadership. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their work.”

Reiny Kristel – Board Chair, Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation
“Over the course of five years we used Osborne’s interim management services in the areas of marketing, IT, human resources, finance and overall executive advisement. Their work has been a key to the overall development of our business.”

Tasha Schmaltz – General Manager, DynAgra Corp

“I would recommend Osborne as a contract/interim management resource for future consideration for Vancouver Coastal Health or any other organization who may require Osborne’s services.”

Carol Gillam – Executive Director-Primary Care, Vancouver Coastal Health
“The Osborne Principals assisted us in identifying areas of improvement, then worked with us to make their recommended changes. Their actions have had a positive impact on the way we operate our business.”

Andy McKnight – Partner, Maskell Plenzik & Partners Eng.
“Osborne Interim Management provided invaluable assistance to us as we merged three different operating entities into the new 4-H Alberta. Mark Olson as Interim CEO of the 4-H Foundation and Judy Williams as communications strategist played a significant role in our transformation and I would highly recommend their/Osborne’s services.”

Kim McConnell – Former Interim CEO, 4-H Alberta
“Osborne provided our organization with insightful and efficient personnel for our accounting records, processes and reports. During their tenure, they improved reporting accuracy and made numerous changes in process for organizational effectiveness. I would highly recommend the Osborne solution.”

COO, Not-for-Profit
“The interim management resources we brought in for a short time provided an organized overview of our HR functionality, helped to achieve a couple of senior level executive transitions without disruption and generally helped us to build a stronger organization going forward. We feel better prepared for next steps now.”

Peter Joe – CEO, Sunrise Soya Foods

“Mark Olson has completed his work as Interim CEO for Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. This is his third assignment as an interim CEO for a not-for-profit organization that I am involved with as a Director, so I am familiar with his work. The fact that I have engaged him twice more after the first speaks volumes. You can count on a good result.”

Andy Crooks – Chairman of the Board, Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation
“Osborne clearly communicated a process they would undertake in creating our marketing plan and then proceeded to meet all our expectations, on time and on budget.”

Kate Stenson – Community Food Program Supervisor, Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association
“Osborne provided our organization with insightful and efficient personnel for our accounting records, processes and reports. During their tenure, they improved reporting accuracy and made numerous changes in process for organizational effectiveness. I would highly recommend the Osborne solution.”

COO, Not-for-Profit
“On the strength of my association with [two of its Principals], I would be pleased to retain the services of Osborne again in the future. I would further recommend the services of Osborne to any private or public sector organization who may find themselves in need of your company’s services.”

Ken McCormack – General Manager, BC Milk Marketing Board
“Our experience with Osborne Interim Management was great. We were challenged to provide information that made our business plan much stronger and we are very happy with the final document.”

Stephen Learey – Executive Director, Strathcona Health Society

“The interim management resources we brought in for a short time provided an organized overview of our HR functionality, helped to achieve a couple of senior level executive transitions without disruption and generally helped us to build a stronger organization going forward. We feel better prepared for next steps now.”

Peter Joe – CEO, Sunrise Soya Foods
“Osborne provided us with the interim management and business advisory services we needed at a critical juncture for the company. I would highly recommend them.”

Dr. Kevin Maloney – Board Chair, Line of Fire Inc.
“We engaged Osborne to undertake a thorough assessment of our business and the marketplace which involved interviewing multiple stakeholders in the development of a five year strategic plan. We were more than pleased with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to refer the quality of their work to others.”

Dave Hansen – President & CEO, CANTERRA SEEDS
“I would recommend Osborne Interim Management’s approach for any organization looking to add coaching and mentorship into their workplace for senior and mid-management staff.”

Randy Williams – President, Premiere Suites Western
“I have worked with both Mark Olson and Simon Batcup on a number of assignments. I would recommend them to you in any interim management, search mandate, planning mandate or strategic advisory mandate. You will not be disappointed and will regard any and all invoices and costs as both fair and appropriate.”

Andy Crooks – Chairman of the Board, Canadian Constitution Foundation

Our Successes Are Only Measured By Those of Our Clients

A Team Approach is a Winning Combination for the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association

Osborne Interim Management Helps Premiere Suites with Executive Coaching

“For organizations looking for interim executive support, I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management. They provided us with a quality CFO until we could hire a full-time replacement for this position. It was a seamless, effective process.”

Sandip Lalli – CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce

“We contracted Osborne Interim Management to help transition our Foundation into the future with stronger processes, plans and leadership. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their work.”

Reiny Kristel – Board Chair, Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation

Stephen Schroeder – Executive Director, Calgary International Film Festival

“The Osborne Principals assisted us in identifying areas of improvement, then worked with us to make their recommended changes. Their actions have had a positive impact on the way we operate our business.”

Andy McKnight – Partner, Maskell Plenzik & Partners Eng.

Ilona Makar and Debbie Van Camp – Founders and Directors, Calgary Business Women Network

Ken McCormack – General Manager, BC Milk Marketing Board

“The Osborne Principals our business has engaged have delivered important support to our business in a number of areas and provided excellent value.”

Barry Schmitt – President, Barr-Ag

David Lloyd – COO, FREDsense Technologies

“We contracted Osborne Interim Management to help transition our Foundation into the future with stronger processes, plans and leadership. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their work.”

Reiny Kristel – Board Chair, Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation

“Over the course of five years we used Osborne’s interim management services in the areas of marketing, IT, human resources, finance and overall executive advisement. Their work has been a key to the overall development of our business.”

Tasha Schmaltz – General Manager, DynAgra Corp

“I would recommend Osborne as a contract/interim management resource for future consideration for Vancouver Coastal Health or any other organization who may require Osborne’s services.”

Carol Gillam – Executive Director-Primary Care, Vancouver Coastal Health

“The Osborne Principals assisted us in identifying areas of improvement, then worked with us to make their recommended changes. Their actions have had a positive impact on the way we operate our business.”

Andy McKnight – Partner, Maskell Plenzik & Partners Eng.

Kim McConnell – Former Interim CEO, 4-H Alberta

COO, Not-for-Profit

Peter Joe – CEO, Sunrise Soya Foods

Andy Crooks – Chairman of the Board, Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation

“Osborne clearly communicated a process they would undertake in creating our marketing plan and then proceeded to meet all our expectations, on time and on budget.”

Kate Stenson – Community Food Program Supervisor, Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association

COO, Not-for-Profit

Ken McCormack – General Manager, BC Milk Marketing Board

“Our experience with Osborne Interim Management was great. We were challenged to provide information that made our business plan much stronger and we are very happy with the final document.”

Stephen Learey – Executive Director, Strathcona Health Society

Peter Joe – CEO, Sunrise Soya Foods

“Osborne provided us with the interim management and business advisory services we needed at a critical juncture for the company. I would highly recommend them.”

Dr. Kevin Maloney – Board Chair, Line of Fire Inc.

Dave Hansen – President & CEO, CANTERRA SEEDS

“I would recommend Osborne Interim Management’s approach for any organization looking to add coaching and mentorship into their workplace for senior and mid-management staff.”

Randy Williams – President, Premiere Suites Western

Andy Crooks – Chairman of the Board, Canadian Constitution Foundation