Archives: Team Members

Chief Operating Officer

Jen is an established leader with over 15 years of experience within CEO Global Network.

Working closely alongside John Wilson and other members of the leadership team, she contributes to the implementation of operational strategies that fuel our growth and allow us to maintain our steadfast dedication to our Members.

Jen has championed numerous innovative initiatives within CEO Global Network over the years, including our GREAT CEOs Speaker Series, our Global Leadership Training Program (GLTP), and a successful referral program that fosters strong relationships among our Members. Jen also collaborates on financial planning, resource allocation, and revenue enhancement strategies.

In addition to her operational responsibilities, Jen is instrumental in the creation of impactful Member experiences that serve as opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and professional development. Her vision ensures that each event delivers significant value and fosters a learning and networking environment for both Members and guests.

Jen’s commitment to excellence and her deep understanding of CEO Global Network continue to drive our success and spur innovation.

Presentation Coach

George was a shy and introverted student who learned how to communicate effectively. He understands the science and appreciates the art of how we communicate and influence others.

That’s why he is so successful as a communication coach for executives and presentation skills trainer for leaders and professionals. He helps clients deliver the intended message for greater success. That includes one-to-one, one to few and one to many.

As the host of the weekly radio show, Business in Motion, for 19 years, he interviewed over 600 executives, entrepreneurs and community leaders. He recently launched the podcast, Your Intended Message, featuring interviews with other communication experts.

George wrote the bestselling book, Secrets of Power Marketing. He contributed to 12 other books, wrote six ebooks and published over 500 articles in magazines worldwide.

With a track record covering 25 years, he’s presented to over 2,000 audiences and worked directly with hundreds of clients on three continents.

CRM Administrator & Analyst

Prior to joining CEO Global Network, Jane was a Senior Account Manager with MNP for the past five years. Jane’s other previous positions include Client Services Manager at MCS, and Product Project Manager at Baxter International Inc.

Group Leader & Mentor

A global C-level executive and board member, Chris has over 30 years of leadership experience across Europe and North America within the CPG, Food & Beverage and Beverage Alcohol sectors, including a distinguished 16-year international career with Heineken International, where he served as General/Country Manager of Heineken Canada for four years.

Across his leadership roles, Chris has had a strong focus on business transformation, growth, and expansion.

As President of Trajectory Beverage Partners, Chris successfully expanded the firm’s international partnerships and implemented a complete business process transformation to increase topline revenue by 15%.

As President, CEO and Board Chair of CROSSMARK Canada, Chris successfully restructured the organization, led the North American integration of the Canadian Operating Company, and expanded the service offering to increase revenue streams in a highly competitive market.

As Managing Director, Brewed Beverages for Coca Cola Ltd., Chris transformed the business model and developed and implemented a strategic direction for sales, marketing, and a food service channel expansion that grew the company’s account base and significantly increased revenue.

And, as President of Consumer Impact Marketing—a privately held fully integrated Sales Management, Creative Marketing and Data Management Agency, Chris was responsible for the strategic leadership and geographic expansion into the U.S. market where he built and managed a field team of 150 people and grew the company’s U.S. revenues by 79% within a 10-month period.

Chris is passionate about corporate governance and oversight, and obtained his Chartered Director Certification from the Directors College at the DeGroote Business School of Management at McMaster University in March 2021.

Chris is now focused on enabling growth and development within businesses and in business leaders to help them realize operational and personal excellence.

An avid sports fan who is committed to family, community and charitable causes, Chris is a Senior Member of The Oakville Club, an active volunteer at The Daily Bread Food Bank, and a devoted husband and father to his wife Susan and their children—Kathryn, Sean and Gillian.

CEOs and Senior Executives who have the opportunity to work with Chris will benefit from the depth and breadth of business knowledge he has gained during his career and his commitment to helping others succeed.

Group Leader & Mentor

Larry has over 35 years of executive experience as a Board Chair, business investor and CEO, with a strong track record of growing and leading financial services, technology and professional services firms.

Larry previously served as CEO of Travelex Americas and as President of Dollar Financial Canada (Money Mart Financial Services Group). As a former Managing Partner at Ernst & Young, Larry gained broad management consulting experience assisting various multinational and regional companies in the transformation of their organizations. An experienced investor, Larry also works with private equity firms and both public and private organizations to create superior shareholder value.

Larry is well-versed in effective corporate governance and has served as Board Chair, Advisory Board Chair and Independent Board Member for several publicly traded and private companies. He has also served as Chair on numerous Board Committees—including Audit & Risk, Compensation, Governance, Restructuring and Special Committees of the Board.

Currently, Larry is Board Chair and Governance and Compensation Committee Chair for VIQ Solutions Inc.; Board Chair, Audit Committee Chair, Special Committee Chair and Governance Committee Chair for Spark Power Corporation; Board Chair and Audit Committee Chair for Swarmio Media Inc.; and Audit Committee Chair for Drone Delivery. Former Board positions include Board Chair and investor for Green Energy Cooperative of Ontario; Independent Board Member, Audit Committee and Governance Committee for Continental Bank of Canada; Advisory Board Chair for Spark Power Corporation; Independent Board Member for CBV Collection Services Ltd.; Independent Board Member for Kubra Data Transfer Ltd.; and Audit Committee Chair and Restructuring Committee Chair for CRS Electronics Inc.

Director of Member & Group Leader Services

Petra has over 30 years of administrative experience within the energy, marketing, and business services sectors. Petra is our key ‘go-to’ person for all administrative issues, and assists Group Leaders with their monthly Group meetings, maintains membership records, and oversees all Member services.