Burnaby, BC Research Companies directory and business contacts list
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Christopher Guzy, Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Operations
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
9000 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8
Tel. 604 454-0900
Fax. 604 412-4700
marketing5at3btu@ballard.com
www.ballard.com
Christopher Guzy joined Ballard as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer in February 2005. In January 2008, Dr. Guzy took on the additional role of Vice President of Operations. Dr. Guzy's areas of responsibility include worldwide operations, technology research and development and product development.
Immediately prior to joining Ballard, Dr. Guzy was General Manager of GE Healthcare's product development and supply chain operations in Hungary from 2001 to 2005.
He also held a number of other senior technology and product development leadership positions in GE's plastics, lighting, and appliance business units during his 17 years at General Electric in the United States and Europe.
From 1999 to 2001, Dr. Guzy served as Global General Manager of Linear Fluorescent Technology and Vice President and Director of Quality and Technology, Europe for GE Lighting. Prior to joining GE, he led a process development section at Nestlé in Switzerland.
Dr. Guzy began his career as Station Director of the School of Chemical Engineering Practice and Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1983 to 1986.
He holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University and a Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Mexico
Christopher Guzy joined Ballard as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer in February 2005. Dr. Guzy's areas of responsibility include worldwide technology research and development and product development.
Immediately prior to joining Ballard, Dr. Guzy was General Manager of GE Healthcare's product development and supply chain operations in Hungary from 2001 to 2005.
He also held a number of other senior technology and product development leadership positions in GE's plastics, lighting, and appliance business units during his 17 years at General Electric in the United States and Europe.
From 1999 to 2001, Dr. Guzy served as Global General Manager of Linear Fluorescent Technology and Vice President and Director of Quality and Technology, Europe for GE Lighting. Prior to joining GE, he led a process development section at Nestlé in Switzerland.
Dr. Guzy began his career as Station Director of the School of Chemical Engineering Practice and Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1983 to 1986.
He holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University and a Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Mexico.
Charles J. Cohen, Vice President, Discovery Research
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
3650 Gilmore Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 4W8
Tel. 604 484-3300
Fax. 604 484-3445
CCohene9akn1h@xenon-pharma.com
infoe9akn1h@xenon-pharma.com
www.xenon-pharma.com
February 6, 2008 - Xenon Pharmaceuticals, a drug discovery and development company, announced it has appointed Charles J. Cohen as Vice President, Discovery Research.
"We are delighted to welcome Charlie to the Xenon team" commented Simon Pimstone, Xenon's President and CEO. "Charlie brings a unique combination of drug discovery experience and leadership including in areas that are highly relevant to Xenon such as pain.
With a drug candidate for pain currently in clinical trials, and a backup compound expected to follow, we are certain that Charlie's background will be of great benefit to Xenon. In addition to his experience in the pain area, Charlie brings broad and diverse expertise which will be applicable to our multiple discovery and pre-clinical programs."
Dr. Cohen has spent the past approximately 25 years in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry with positions at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Co and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He held senior scientific positions and has published widely in the area of pain and more broadly in cellular neuroscience and neurology. Dr. Cohen received his PhD in Biophysics and Theoretical Biology from the University of Chicago.
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Top of pageDr. John Pierce, Dean of Arts
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 604 291-4415 - direct
Tel. 604 291-4961
Fax. 604 291-4381
john_piercehbj9ss2f@sfu.ca
www.sfu.ca
Lee Craft, Vice President, Operations and President, Ballard Power Systems Corporation
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
9000 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8
Tel. 604 454-0900
Fax. 604 412-4700
Lee.Craft2@ballard.com
marketing2@ballard.com
www.ballard.com
Craft's areas of responsibility include worldwide manufacturing operations, supply chain and quality functions.
Immediately prior to joining Ballard, Mr. Craft was the Vice President and Director of Manufacturing Operations of the Motorola Computer Group from 2000 to 2002.
Craft held a number of manufacturing and operations positions, including Vice President, Chain Management and Quality; Vice President and Director, Manufacturing and Services; and Vice President and Director, Group Operations and Service after joining Motorola Inc. in 1986. Prior to joining Motorola, Mr. Craft spent 21 years at General Electric, in a variety of positions.
Martin (Marty) McConnell, C.A., Chief Financial Officer
Inimex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
8540 Baxter Place
Burnaby BC V5A 4T8
Tel. 604 225-2251
Fax. 604 225-2257
infoyxlu4@inimexpharma.com
www.inimexpharma.com
For the past five years Marty has worked with emerging high tech and Biotech companies as part-time CFO focused on strategic financial issues. For the prior 18 years he was CFO for two midsize public (TSX, Nasdaq) Canadian high tech companies, from 1993 to 2002 with Spectrum Signal Processing Inc. and from 1985 to 1993 at Epic Data International Inc. Mr. McConnell holds a B. Comm. from the University of British Columbia and is a Chartered Accountant.
Betsabeh Madani, Director, Business Development
Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex systems (MITACS)
TASC 2, Room 9904 - 8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 778 782-8615 - direct
Tel. 604 291-3439
Fax. 604 268-6657
bmadaniazuj@mitacs.ca
mitacsazuj@mitacs.ca
www.mitacs.math.ca
Betsabeh joined MITACS in May of 2008. She obtained her honours Bachelors degree in physics and in biochemistry with a minor in mathematics from the University of Victoria and completed a Masters in Biomedical Engineering with a sub-specialization in Technology Management from UBC in 2008.
Prior to MITACS, Betsabeh worked in business development for Boreal Genomics, a biotechnology company developing novel biophysics technology.
Sheva Bridgmohan, Human Resources Advisor
Human Resources
Simon Fraser University
Room 2170, Strand Hall - 8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 604 291-4108 - direct
Tel. 604 291-4961 - HR
Fax. 604 291-4908 - HR
Tel. 604 291-3111 - Burnaby Mountain Campus
Tel. 604 291-5000 - Harbour Centre Campus
Fax 604 291-4381 - Human Resources
Fax 604 291-4381 - general
bridgmohh2laf8f@sfu.ca
jobpostingsh2laf8f@sfu.ca
www.sfu.ca
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Top of pageMichael Hayden, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Chief Scientific Officer
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
3650 Gilmore Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 4W8
Tel. 604 484-3300
Fax. 604 484-3445
MHayden23k7cf0@xenon-pharma.com
info23k7cf0@xenon-pharma.com
www.xenon-pharma.com
Michael Hayden has served as our Chief Scientific Officer since March 1999 and has been a member of Xenon's Board of Directors since November 1996.
He is currently a full professor of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia, as well as Director of the Center for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (CMMT) in Vancouver; the CMMT is a gene research center under UBC's Faculty of Medicine.
Author of over 400 peer-reviewed publications and invited submissions, Dr. Hayden focuses his research primarily on genetic diseases, including genetics of lipoprotein disorders, Huntington's disease and predictive medicine. In association with his colleagues, Dr. Hayden developed the proposal which led to the award of the Canadian Centers of Excellence on the genetic basis of disease.
This effort has been furthered by his involvement in the Canadian Genetic Diseases Network; Dr. Hayden has served as the Network's Scientific Director since its inception in 1990.
Noordin Nanji, Vice President and Chief Customer Officer
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
9000 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8
Tel. 604 454-0900
Fax. 604 412-4700
Noordin.Nanji1py8vbe2h@ballard.com
marketing1py8vbe2h@ballard.com
www.ballard.com
Noordin Nanji was appointed Chief Customer Officer in March 2006. Mr. Nanji's responsibilities include marketing, sales and corporate and business development.
Mr. Nanji joined Ballard as Vice President and General Counsel in December 1998. In June 1999, he was appointed Vice President, Corporate Affairs and in January 2000, he was appointed Vice President, Strategic Development.
In December, 2002, he was appointed Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development. In July 2004, he was appointed Vice President, Marketing & Business Development. In addition, Mr. Nanji served as Corporate Secretary from July 1998 to November 2005.
Prior to joining Ballard, Mr. Nanji was a partner in the law firm of Lang Michener Lawrence and Shaw from 1989. He holds a Bachelor of Law from Osgoode Law School at York University.
Michael Rushton, P.Eng., Chief Operating Officer
Lignol Innovations Inc. (div. of Lignol Energy Corporation)
101 - 4705 Wayburne Drive
Burnaby, BC V5G 3L1
Tel. 604 222-9800
Fax. 604 222-9801
MRushtong1ln@lignol.ca
infog1ln@lignol.ca
www.lignol.ca
Rushton is a chemical engineer and business executive with more than 25 years of experience in the development and commercialization of technology. Mr. Rushton started his career in the oil industry and has subsequently been involved in the supply of technology to the pulp and paper, metal smelting and chemical process industries.
Most recently, Mr. Rushton has been involved with emerging technology in the alternative energy sector where he was President and CEO of Membrane Reactor Technologies Ltd.
Paul Hughes, Vice President, Corporate Development and Communications
Lignol Innovations Inc. (div. of Lignol Energy Corporation)
101 - 4705 Wayburne Drive
Burnaby, BC V5G 3L1
Tel. 604 222-9800 X 110 - direct
Tel. 604 222-9800
Fax. 604 222-9801
phughesu6csbt@lignol.ca
infou6csbt@lignol.ca
www.lignol.ca
Paul Hughes has extensive international experience and expertise within the alternative/renewable energy sector gained within North America, Europe and Asia.
Mr. Hughes has co-founded energy companies in Europe and North America, has led an energy company from start-up through to IPO and has successfully raised private equity within multiple energy technology companies.
Mr. Hughes has also held senior business development and corporate finance roles in the UK and US utilities. Mr. Hughes holds a BSc (Hons) in Business from Aston University, UK, an Executive MBA from Ashridge, UK and is a Chartered Accountant.
Dr. Peter Borwein, Project Leader and Executive Director
Simon Fraser University IRMACS Centre
ASB 10905 - 8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 604 268-7064
Fax. 604 268-7065
irmacsegq560ot@irmacs.sfu.ca
www.irmacs.sfu.ca
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Top of pageJim Cranston, Chief Information Officer, IT Services
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 778 782-5807 - direct
Tel. 604 291-4961
Fax. 604 291-4381
jim_cranston4stj6sl2@sfu.ca
www.sfu.ca
The CIO position at SFU was created in September 2001 and has a twofold mandate.
First, the CIO has managerial responsibility in three areas:
Infrastructure Services - Backbone Network, Production Operations, Main Computer Room, Telephone Services;
Institutional Services - Email, Account Management, Student Labs, Learning Technology Support, HPC Research Support, Shared Software Licensing, mySFU, Desktop Support (in some areas), MicroComputer Store and other campus wide services;
Application Integration and Support - Student Administration, HR/Pay, Finance, Facilities Management and a host of specialized applications for departments.
Second, the CIO has a mandate to collaboratively develop SFU wide policies, standards and provide leadership in the effective use of Information Technology.
Dr. Clay Flowers, Director of Operations
Northern Lipids Inc.
8855 Northbrook Court
Burnaby, BC V5J 5J1
Tel. 604 222-2548
Fax. 604 222-2563
infol@northernlipids.com
www.northernlipids.com
John Sheridan, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
9000 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8
Tel. 604 454-0900
Fax. 604 412-4700
John.Sheridan1ou1ki@ballard.com
marketing1ou1ki@ballard.com
www.ballard.com
John Sheridan was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on February 22, 2006 having been in the role on an interim basis since October 12, 2005. He was previously Chair of the Board (June, 2004 to February 22, 2006), and has been a director since 2001.
Mr. Sheridan is a prominent leader in Canada's business community with a strong track record of success in diverse challenges. Over the course of his twenty-one year career with Bell Canada, he rose to high impact officer roles including Vice President of Sales and Service, Group Vice President of Business Development, and President and Chief Operating Officer.
In between his positions within Bell Canada, Mr. Sheridan joined Encom Cable TV as CEO, and led the growth of the fully integrated telecommunications company. He was recognized as an innovative leader in the industry and elected Vice-Chairman of the UK Cable Communication Association in 1994.
Mr. Sheridan has extensive experience in corporate governance, as a director, committee chair and board chair of numerous companies in Canada, the USA, and the UK. He currently serves as a director on the board of NewPage Corporation, the leading US coated paper company and most recently was appointed director to the board of Photowatt Technologies, a developer of solar technology and manufacturer of solar products. Photowatt Technologies is an affiliate of ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.
Mr. Sheridan holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University's School of Business and Economics, and a Master of Arts in Economics from Queens University. He has also completed Executive Development Programs at Western, Queen's and University of Southern California.
Neil Lang, Chief Operating Officer
Day4 Energy Inc. - Head Office
401 - 4621 Canada Way
Burnaby BC V5G 4X8
Tel. 604 297-0444
Fax. 604 297-0445
NLangg3o@day4energy.com
infog3o@day4energy.com
www.day4energy.com
June 23, 2008 - Neil Lang has joined as chief operating officer. Lang brings many years of experience managing operations at high-growth multinational companies.
In his new role at Day4 Energy, Lang will guide development and implementation of operational strategy in support of the company's aggressive expansion targets.
"At Day4 Energy, we adhere to the belief that a company is a direct reflection of its people, and we are proud to add Neil to our growing team of some of the best and brightest from around the world," said Dr. John MacDonald, CEO of Day4 Energy.
"His success optimizing supply chain operations in fast growth environments will serve Day4 Energy well as we continue to add manufacturing capacity and deliver quality product to our expanding international customer and partner base."
As COO, Lang is responsible for managing supply chain, manufacturing and internal operations for Day4 Energy, which employs its proprietary Day4 Electrode construction approach to produce solar modules with improved performance, lifetime and aesthetic appearance.
The company is currently scaling its manufacturing capacity to meet demand from new and existing utility, commercial and residential customers in Europe, North America and Asia.
"Within the rapidly expanding and increasingly competitive solar energy market, Day4 Energy's technology differentiators position the company well to claim and maintain leadership," said Neil Lang.
"I'm looking forward to applying my own experience in guiding operations for high-growth companies to this new role at Day4 Energy, a company whose early demonstrated accomplishments indicate much success to come."
Prior to joining Day4 Energy, Lang served for five years as operations director for Hain Celestial, where he directed all aspects of North American operations for a $100 million division of the natural and organic food company.
Lang served previously as supply chain director for SISU Enterprises, where he helped drive growth rates that placed the Canadian neutraceutical company among the highest in its sector.
Lang also spent six years managing plants in the UK for Unilever Plc, one of the world's leading suppliers of branded consumer goods. Lang holds both Masters and Bachelors degrees in Manufacturing Engineering from Cambridge University and is a chartered engineer registered in the UK.
Ken Unger, Vice President, Software Engineering
Teradici Corporation
101 - 4621 Canada Way
Burnaby BC V5G 4X8
Tel. 604 451-5800
Fax. 604 451-5818
info498jewk09@teradici.com
www.teradici.com
As another member of the Teradici founding team, Ken Unger brings nearly 20 years of software development and management experience to the company, having delivered complex embedded signal processing and networking software at world class companies.
Prior to Teradici, Ken was the Director of Engineering for VoIP Products at Broadcom Corporation, overseeing the company's development efforts directed at tier one telecom and networking OEMs.
Before Broadcom, Ken was a key member of the engineering team at HotHaus Technologies, a leading provider of VoIP software purchased by Broadcom for US $280M in 1999. Previously, he held various technical roles, developing real-time flight simulation systems at CAE Electronics and high speed storage networking for the film industry at Discreet Logic.
Ken has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
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Top of pageDr. Paul Shaker, Dean of Education
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 604 291-3111 - Burnaby Mountain Campus
Tel. 604 291-5000 - Harbour Centre Campus
Fax 604 291-4381 - Human Resources
Fax 604 291-4381 - general
pshakerla@sfu.ca
jobpostingsla@sfu.ca
www.sfu.ca
Ross MacLachlan, President, Director and Chief Executive Officer
Lignol Innovations Inc. (div. of Lignol Energy Corporation)
101 - 4705 Wayburne Drive
Burnaby, BC V5G 3L1
Tel. 604 222-9800 X 107 - direct
Tel. 604 222-9800
Fax. 604 222-9801
RMacLachlanpnk5r7a@lignol.ca
infopnk5r7a@lignol.ca
www.lignol.ca
MacLachlan has extensive experience in project financing, including a former role in corporate finance at Haywood Securities Inc. Mr. MacLachlan also has a successful track record in technology development and marketing, having worked successfully with Xerox Canada and Systems Auditing, a company which he founded.
MacLachlan has worked with companies in both the conventional and alternative energy sectors. He has been actively involved in raising capital for emerging technology companies and has acted as consultant or director for many of them.
Kathleen Ayre, Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex systems (MITACS)
TASC 2, Room 9904 - 8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 778 782-8152 - direct
Tel. 604 291-3439
Fax. 604 268-6657
kayrexry@mitacs.ca
mitacsxry@mitacs.ca
www.mitacs.math.ca
Kathleen Ayre joined MITACS in September 2008 as Executive Assistant to the CEO. She has lived in Toronto, New Delhi and Hong Kong and holds an honours BA from the University of Toronto.
Chingtai Wong, MSc. (Eng.), MCSE, Operations Manager, School of Computing Science
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
ASB 9907 - 8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 604 291-4509 - direct
Tel. 604 291-4277 - School of Computing Science
Tel. 604 291-4961
Fax. 604 291-4381
chingtaiaf4tvhm@sfu.ca
www.cs.sfu.ca/~chingtai
www.sfu.ca
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manages the operations of Computing Science * Instructional Lab (CSIL) and Computing Science * Administrative Network (CSAN)
* Provides systems analysis, design and leadership for the development, enhancement and expansion of computing labs
* Manages network security procedures
* Develops and maintains service levels and standards
* Monitors the reliability of hardware, operating systems and software
George Rubin, MSc, CFA, President and Chief Operating Officer
Day4 Energy Inc. - Head Office
401 - 4621 Canada Way
Burnaby BC V5G 4X8
Tel. 604 297-0444
Fax. 604 297-0445
GRubinyc9k2@day4energy.com
infoyc9k2@day4energy.com
www.day4energy.com
Mr. Rubin graduated from Moscow State University with a master's degree in physics.
He subsequently enrolled at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, graduating with a diploma in Corporate Finance and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Mr. Rubin is a CFA charter holder.
Prior to joining Day4 Energy Inc., Mr. Rubin was employed in the area of corporate finance at Goepel McDermid, subsequently acquired by Raymond James Ltd., and at Yorkton Securities where he participated in a number of public and private fund raising and M&A activities. Mr. Rubin is also one of the inventors of some of the most important aspects of Day4 technology.
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Top of pageWarren Gill, Vice President
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 604 291-4961
Fax. 604 291-4381
jobpostings34x@sfu.ca
www.sfu.ca
Gurminder Minhas, Director, Technology Deployment
Lignol Innovations Inc. (div. of Lignol Energy Corporation)
101 - 4705 Wayburne Drive
Burnaby BC V5G 3L1
Tel. 604 222-9800 X 115 - direct
Tel. 604 222-9800
Fax. 604 222-9801
GMinhasemspce@lignol.ca
infoemspce@lignol.ca
www.lignol.ca
Gurminder Minhas is the former Head of Research for the Pulp and Paper Division of Canfor Corp. and has extensive experience in process implementation for new technologies, as well as plant performance and optimization.
Dr. Ernie Love, Dean of Business
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 604 291-4183 - direct
Tel. 604 291-4961
Fax. 604 291-4381
ernie_love0gyxk@sfu.ca
www.sfu.ca
Dr. Humbert DelliColli, Director of Lignin Development
Lignol Innovations Inc. (div. of Lignol Energy Corporation)
101 - 4705 Wayburne Drive
Burnaby BC V5G 3L1
Tel. 604 222-9800
Fax. 604 222-9801
HDelliCollia5p@lignol.ca
infoa5p@lignol.ca
www.lignol.ca
Dr. DelliColli has more than 30 years of experience in the development and production of lignin and other specialty chemicals. Prior to joining Lignol, Dr. DelliColli held a series of progressively senior positions with MeadWestvaco Corporation, the world's leading commercial-scale producer of Kraft lignin derivatives.
Dr. Brian Lewis, Dean of Applied Science
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel. 604 291-4936 - direct
Tel. 604 291-4961
Fax. 604 291-4381
brian_s_lewisd0d9@sfu.ca
www.sfu.ca
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Top of pagePeter Stickler, Vice President, Human Resources
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
9000 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8
Tel. 604 454-0900
Fax. 604 412-4700
Peter.Sticklerazuj6u@ballard.com
marketingazuj6u@ballard.com
www.ballard.com
Peter Stickler joined Ballard as Vice President, Human Resources in January 2003. Mr. Stickler is responsible for leading Ballard's global human resources function.
Before joining Ballard, Mr. Stickler held a number of senior leadership positions with Ford Motor Company, including: Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Director, Human Resources for Ford North America, and Vice President of Human Resources for Visteon Automotive Systems.
Mr. Stickler's career in Human Resources with Ford Motor Company spanned 27 years where he has made significant contributions in the full scope of human resource issues.
Mr. Stickler is Executive Leadership Fellow for the Institute for Global Ethics (IGE). Mr. Stickler holds a Masters degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University and a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences from St. John's University, both in the U.S.
Mark Kirby, Director, Business Development
Xebec Adsorption Inc. (formerly QuestAir Technologies Inc.)
6961 Russell Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5J 4R8
Tel. 604 454-1134 X 204 - direct
Tel. 604 454-1134 - general
Fax. 604 454-1137
kirby8@questairinc.com
sales8@xebecinc.com
www.xebecinc.com
John R. North, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer
Inimex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
8540 Baxter Place
Burnaby BC V5A 4T8
Tel. 604 225-2251
Fax. 604 225-2257
jnorthbl9kqb9@inimexpharmaceuticals.com
infobl9kqb9@inimexpharma.com
www.inimexpharma.com
Dr. North led the early development of Inimex' IDR technology, serving as EVP of R&D in 2004 and then President and Chief Executive Officer 2005 to 2009. Prior to joining Inimex, he served as Sr. Vice President, Scientific Affairs and Chief Scientific Officer of QLT Inc.
Earlier in his career, Dr. North was Managing Director of Monotech Laboratories Ltd., Biotechnology Consultant at PA Technology Ltd. and spent 12 years with various U.K. and U.S.-based subsidiaries within the Beaufour Ipsen Group, most recently as Head of Exploratory Development at Ipsen International in the U.K. Dr. North received a Ph.D. in Immunology and an M.A. in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, England.
Dr. John MacDonald, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Day4 Energy Inc. - Head Office
401 - 4621 Canada Way
Burnaby BC V5G 4X8
Tel. 604 297-0444
Fax. 604 297-0445
JMacDonaldbln7il@day4energy.com
infobln7il@day4energy.com
www.day4energy.com
Dr. MacDonald received his engineering education at the University of British Columbia and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). After graduating from MIT in 1964, he joined the MIT engineering faculty and later assumed a professorial position in Electrical Engineering at the University of British Columbia.
He is co-founder and former CEO and Chairman of MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd., one of Canada's leading aerospace firms, which he led for thirty years.
Dr. MacDonald has extensive experience in industrial leadership, international business development and as an advisor to governments and companies internationally. He currently serves as a member of advisory councils for the Canadian Department of National Defense, the University of British Columbia and the Canadian Space Agency.
He is also a member of Task 8 of the Photovoltaic Power Systems Program of the International Energy Agency, an international team studying the feasibility of very large-scale photovoltaic power systems.
Dr. Peter Lutwyche, Vice President, Pharmaceutical Development
Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation
200 - 8900 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8
Tel. 604 419-3200
Fax. 604 419-3201
inford5bw@inexpharm.com
www.tekmirapharm.com
Dr. Lutwyche joined Tekmira's subsidiary company, Protiva Biotherapeutics Inc., in February 2008, and has responsibility for manufacturing, process development and quality control for all Tekmira product candidates as well as supporting Tekmira's collaborative partners as they advance products based on Tekmira's technology.
Tekmira expects three siRNA product candidates using the company's SNALP delivery technology will be in clinical development in 2009.
Dr. Lutwyche joined Tekmira from QLT Inc., where he was employed for ten years, most recently as Director, Pharmaceutical Development. During his tenure at QLT, Dr. Lutwyche contributed to the development and commercialization of Visudyne as well as leading manufacturing and chemistry efforts for numerous preclinical and clinical stage products.
Prior to QLT, he was a research scientist at Inex Pharmaceuticals Corporation working with lipid-based formulations of nucleic acids and antibiotics. Dr. Lutwyche holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia.
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Top of pageRajender Kamboj, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Drug Discovery
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
3650 Gilmore Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 4W8
Tel. 604 484-3300
Fax. 604 484-3445
RKamboj2wud@xenon-pharma.com
info2wud@xenon-pharma.com
www.xenon-pharma.com
Rajender Kamboj, Executive Vice President, Drug Discovery joined Xenon in April 2002. Dr. Kamboj was previously the Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of Allelix Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (part of NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc) where he had primary responsibility for managing their drug discovery programs.
In his 12 years with Allelix/NPS, Dr. Kamboj managed research teams covering all aspects of drug discovery and development, from initial research to clinical trials.
Under his leadership at Allelix/NPS, Dr. Kamboj also established, implemented and managed significant corporate partnerships with Eli Lilly, Hoechst Marion Roussel (now Aventis) and Janssen Pharmaceutica (part of Johnson & Johnson).
He led the development of nine drug discovery programs in neurological, metabolic and other therapeutic areas. During his tenure, four drug development programs were independently advanced into clinical studies by Allelix/NPS and three programs partnered with Eli Lilly, Aventis and Johnson & Johnson were advanced into late-stage pre-clinical development. Dr. Kamboj received his PhD from the University of Adelaide in Australia.
Vinay Chhatre, Manager Sales & Business Development
Northern Lipids Inc.
8855 Northbrook Court
Burnaby, BC V5J 5J1
Tel. 604 638-5631 - direct
Tel. 604 222-2548
Fax. 604 222-2563
infod7@northernlipids.com
www.northernlipids.com
Kelvin Ho, Controller
Day4 Energy Inc. - Head Office
401 - 4621 Canada Way
Burnaby BC V5G 4X8
Tel. 604 297-0444
Fax. 604 297-0445
KHoy36@day4energy.com
infoy36@day4energy.com
www.day4energy.com
Kelvin Ho is a Certified General Accountant. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and subsequently graduated with a diploma in Financial Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Mr. Ho brings 10 years of experience to Day4Energy, most recently with Railpower Technologies during a period of commercialization and growth.
Randy Groves, Chief Technology Officer
Teradici Corporation
101 - 4621 Canada Way
Burnaby BC V5G 4X8
Tel. 604 451-5800
Fax. 604 451-5818
infosbye8@teradici.com
www.teradici.com
Randy Groves brings extensive experience in computer systems, software, and semiconductor design. He was most recently the Vice President of Engineering for LifeSize Communications, the leader in high definition video communications. Before joining LifeSize, he was Chief Technology Officer for Dell Product Group responsible for the architecture and technology direction for all of Dell's product offerings. Prior to that, he was the General Manager of Dell Enterprise Systems Group and was responsible for the worldwide development and marketing of Dell's server, storage, and systems management software products.
Before joining Dell, Randy spent 21-years at IBM where he held many product development roles for IBM's Intel- and RISC-based servers, as well as roles in corporate strategy and RISC microprocessor development and architecture.
Randy holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas, a master's degree in management of technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and general business administration from Kansas State University. He is the author of numerous technical papers, disclosures, and patents as well as the recipient of several corporate and industry awards.
Dr. Andreas Schneider, Director, Research & Development
Day4 Energy Inc. - Production Facility
101 - 5898 Trapp Avenue
Burnaby, BC V3N 5G4
Tel. 604 759-3294
Fax. 604 759-3295
ASchneider0duwvu@day4energy.com
info0duwvu@day4energy.com
www.day4energy.com
Dr. Andreas Schneider graduated with a master's degree in physics from the University of Freiburg, Germany. He joined the photovoltaic group of Prof. Dr. Bucher at University of Konstanz, Germany, in early 2000 where he graduated with honors and a PhD in 2004.
After receiving his PhD, Dr. Schneider continued to work in Konstanz area, involved in national and European projects that focused on increasing solar cell performance in industrial solar cell production lines.
Dr. Schneider has a broad experience in solar cell processing from wafer to finished cell, in a large variety of different characterization methods. Dr. Schneider joined Day 4 Energy in the fall of 2004.
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Top of pageProfessor Leonid Rubin, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Day4 Energy Inc. - Head Office
401 - 4621 Canada Way
Burnaby BC V5G 4X8
Tel. 604 297-0444
Fax. 604 297-0445
LRubin77e23x@day4energy.com
info77e23x@day4energy.com
www.day4energy.com
Dr. Rubin is a professor of biophysics who took early retirement in 1993 and has since been involved in international consulting as well as a number of scientific pursuits.
He has a strong background in natural sciences including solar energy conversion, photochemistry, photobiology, applied optics, and electronics. He has published more than 250 articles and papers in scientific journals and invented 21 patents including several in the area of solar energy conversion. During his academic career, he supervised 22 postgraduate students and 82 graduate students.
Dr. Rubin has extensive experience in international technology transfer situations and has also acted as a consultant to an international patent attorney firm. Professor Rubin is one of the inventors of the most important aspects of Day4's technology.
Dr. Alexandre M. Zagoskin, Vice President Research & Chief Scientist
D-Wave Systems Inc.
100 - 4401 Still Creek Drive
Burnaby, BC V5C 6G9
Tel. 604 630-1428
Fax. 604 630-1434
infokiffrz@dwavesys.com
www.dwavesys.com
Michael J. Abrams, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer
Inimex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
8540 Baxter Place
Burnaby BC V5A 4T8
Tel. 604 225-2251
Fax. 604 225-2257
infotfn07x5@inimexpharma.com
www.inimexpharma.com
Dr. Abrams is the founding CEO of AnorMED, Inc and led that company as President and CEO for ten years. AnorMED discovered and developed Mozobil, a drug for improving stem cell mobilization for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. Mozobil was approved by FDA in 2008 and AnorMED was acquired by Genzyme Corp. in 2006 for $580M. Prior to AnorMED, Abrams was Manager Biomedical Research for Johnson Matthey, plc where he led the spin-off of the biomedical research group to form AnorMED.
Abrams has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BA in Chemistry from Bowdoin College. In 2009 he was a co-recipient of the Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award from the Society of Nuclear Medicine for his work in the invention of the radiopharmaceutical, Cardiolite.
