Ian Sutcliffe

Partner Sutcliffe & Associates, Management Consultants

  • Markham ON

Highly rated business speaker and entrepreneur who conects strategy to execution

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Serial entrepreneur leading 4 successful start-ups from inception to exit. Business expert in governance, sales, marketing, finance, technology and operational experience.

Professional Strengths & Experience

• Exceptional speaker on how to get things done in business.
• Proven leader with ability to turn challenge and complexity into vision and direction
• Turnaround and performance improvement experience leading 4 companies
• Results oriented with consistent methodology in strategic planning, establishing direction, setting objectives, monitoring progress and measuring results
• Multinational experience in Canada, USA and Europe; some in Asia
• Experienced in US and Canadian public and private equity market financing,
• Experienced with large M&A transactions, business partnerships and channel strategies
• Team builder - Proven track record in hiring, training, motivating and developing employees
• Experienced as a board member and governing large programs
• Deep experience in all areas of technology enabled, outsourcing and online industry businesses

Leadership Summary

Sutcliffe & Associates, Management Consultants – Partner (1985 to Present)

Symcor
- M&A Executive (2008 - 2009)
- Program Executive (2006 to 2008)

Champion Solutions Group
- President, Managed Services (2004 to 2006)

BCS Global
- Vice Chairman and CEO (2003 to 2004)

BluePoint Data
- Chairman (2001 to 2006)
- CEO (2001 to 2002)

Mediconsult.com
- CEO - (2000 - 2001)
- President (1995 to 2000)

IBM Canada
- Consultant in Residence (1992 to 1995)

BDO Dunwoody - SVP Management Consulting 1988 to 1992)

Sutcliffe & Associates Management Consultants
- Partner (2009 to Present)
- Partner (1985 to 19988)

Coopers & Lybrand
- Senior Manager - IT Consulting (1983 to 1985)
- Manager - Computer Audit (1979 to 1983)

Board Activities
- Bluepoint - Director
- IBM Canada Advisory Board
- Numerous private & public boards

Education
- B. comm
- CA
- CISA
- Harvard Business School Board Governance

Industry Expertise

Corporate Leadership
Health Care - Services
Financial Services
Social Media
Information Technology and Services
Internet

Areas of Expertise

Linking Social Media and Profitability
Effective Relationship Marketing for Technology Companies
Marketing Performance - Be Where the Customer Is
7 Criteria for Successful Start Up Financing
Selling Services From the Bottom Up
Service Quality - Driving Satisfaction & Profitability
Web 2.0 Strategies and Tactics That Work

Accomplishments

Diamond Goal - 500 Kilometer Out and Return - FAI - Soaring

Gold Altitude - 3,000 Meters - FAI - Soaring

Silver Distance - 50 km Out - FAI - Soaring

- Silver Altitude - 1,000 meters
- Silver Duration - 5 hours
- Diamond Goal - 300 km

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Education

University of British Columbia

B.Comm

Marketing and Finance

1980

Harvard Business School

Executive Program Completion

Board Governance

2010

Completed the Executive Education program on Board Governance and Effectiveness

Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC

Chartered Accountant

Audit, Taxation and Accounting

1982

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Affiliations

  • SOSA Soaring Association of Southern Ontario
  • Belvedere Flying Club
  • Arbutus Club
  • The Olive Branch Church
  • Vancouver Club
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Availability

  • Keynote
  • Workshop Leader

Fees

$2000 to $10000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee