Over 16 yrs of executive experience including Pacific Surf Partners, Day4 Energy, Canadian Bioenergy, Selkirk Financial & Digital Courier. CA with 12 yrs of public practice with KPMG. Worked with public & private companies, including FAST50 & FAST500 winners. Expert strategist and negotiator with global finance, operations, risk management, financial reporting & tax planning experience. Took part in >$100 mill in IPO, RTO & debt financings.

Over 17 yrs with Applied Materials (AMAT) and Day4 Energy. While at AMAT made key contributions to the development of CMP process & equipment and later CMP, PVD, Wet Clean & Inspection equipment sales & field support. Responsible for both Domestic and International accounts including Micron, TI, Intel & Motorola. Experienced in product & sales strategy development. Expert in international business development, sales and technology licensing.

Ph.D. in Chemistry from Moscow State University with 20+ years of experience in applied electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, galvanic plating, electroextraction, electrochemical treatment of galvanic wastewater, & corrosion protection as well as thin film optical films deposition & characterization. Experienced in commercialization of new electrochemical materials & technologies. Expert Technology & IP manager. Author of 3 patents and >30 papers.