Alan McLaren

Co-CEO Infinity Communications Inc

  • Oakville ON

Engaging business executive with expertise in Social Media and Digital Strategies for business

Contact

Media

Social

Biography

Alan has over twenty-seven years of leadership experience in all key aspects of business management from entrepreneurial start-ups to global Fortune 50 public companies.

Alan is the Co-CEO of Infinity Communications a full service marketing and communications firm specializing in social media, PR, marketing, event management and media production.

Alan is the former President of IKON Quebec and a NASDAQ listed IT security firm named JAWZ Inc. He has developed sales teams and strategies that have consistently exceeded expectations, created innovative and efficient training programs and spearheaded highly successful PR and social media campaigns.

Prior to joining forces with Co-CEO Leanne Bucaro, Alan was president of WhiteHat Inc., a privately-held IT security company whose revenues grew 640% in just three short years thanks to a comprehensive public relations, marketing and sales strategy.

Alan, who is fluent in both English and French is a sought-after corporate and media event speaker. His topics of expertise span from social media and digital web strategies to public relations, branding and marketing. Highly respected by the media, he’s often quoted in industry publications and interviewed for print, radio and television throughout the world.

Corporate responsibility is paramount to Alan; he currently serves as a WPO Director on the Young Presidents Organizations International Board (YPOI) as well as serving on the World President's Organization (WPO) Board.

Alan, along with Infinity Communications business partner, Leanne is the co-author of PR Mentor: The PR Tool Kit for Small Business.

Industry Expertise

Computer/Network Security
Telecommunications
Business Services
Office Equipment
Automotive
Information Technology and Services
Advertising/Marketing
Corporate Training
Corporate Leadership
Social Media

Areas of Expertise

Social Media for Business
Digital Strategies for Business

Accomplishments

WPO International Portfolio Lead

WPO International Board Appointment

WPO Ontario Chapter Chair Appointment

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Education

Concordia University

Bachelor of Arts

Sociology

1985

Affiliations

  • YPO-WPO

Links

Event Appearances

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Ecowater Canada  Toronto, Ontario

2009-09-15

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Ecowater Quebec  Montreal, Quebec

2009-09-17

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TEC Toronto  Toronto, Ontario

2009-05-04

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Sample Talks

Social Media is not a Fad

This key note takes a practical approach on how businesses can improve their digital footprint to maximize their brands and ultimately sell more stuff. The perfect audience for this talk are business executives looking to understand and embrace social media in either B2C or B2B applications. Alan always tailors his speeches to the audience and does so in non technical terms.

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist

Fees

$7500 to $10000