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At Best Startup Canada we track over 100,000 Canadian startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top British Columbia based President operating in the Social space. If you think a President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
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Tim Gamble
President & CEO of Thunderbird Entertainment
A founding partner of Thunderbird, Tim Gamble oversees all business operations, with a particular focus on corporate finance, and strategic alliances, as well as Executive Production services of feature films and television series. Prior to forming Thunderbird, Tim founded and served as president of Peace Arch Entertainment Group (TSX, AMEX) from 1982 until 2002.
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About Thunderbird Entertainment: Thunderbird is a rapidly growing Vancouver-based TV and film production company with offices in Los Angeles, Toronto and London.
Johann Starke
President & CEO of FCV Interactive
John Starke is the President & CEO of FCV, a full-service digital advertising agency with offices in Toronto and Vancouver. Before FCV, John was Director of Business Development at Expedia. Prior to Expedia, he worked with several organizations and was a consultant with Accenture. In addition to his role at FCV, John serves as a director at BC Assessment, an independent, provincial Crown corporation, and is an MBA mentor at the University of British Columbia. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Computer Information Systems from the University of Colorado and is a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. In 2010,he was recognized in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under Forty, and his leadership and philanthropic endeavours earned FCV a 2010 Community Leadership Award from the British Columbia Technology Industry Association.
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About FCV Interactive, FCV Interactive: User-focused transformation agency
Robin Chakrabarti
President & Partner of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Partner Robin Chakrabarti has 20 years of hands on operational experience in consumer packaged goods, food service and distribution and in mergers and acquisitions across diversified industries both in North America and Europe. Having bought, sold, financed and operated mid-sized companies, Robin is uniquely positioned to understand and relate to the opportunities and challenges of RAMMP’s franchisees and other stakeholders. He currently sits on the board of We Care, a leading home healthcare provider in Canada and on the board of Coast Capital Savings Credit Union one of Canada’s largest credit unions and is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, one of Canada’s largest childcare providers.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Sheryl Pringle
Vice President of Finance of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Sheryl Pringle has close to 10 years of senior accounting experience within a variety of industries including technology, non-profit and the hospitality and foodservice sector. Sheryl was formerly with one of Canada’s largest casual dining restaurant chains and is now transposing that experience to one of Canada’s fastest growing restaurant chains, RAMMP. To bring franchisees into fiscal prosperity Sheryl promotes strong financial discipline, the value of corporate culture, and a commitment to social responsibility and the environment.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Tony Zidar
Senior Vice President of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Tony Zidar is a diverse operational leader in the hospitality with over 24 years of experience spanning many different sectors of the industry. Over his career, Tony has gained his expertise developing concepts and talent grids within sole proprietorships, franchise environments and publicly held companies. In his leadership roles, Tony has been tasked with leading and growing large high performing teams, turning around under-performing concepts, and developing exciting and fresh new concepts for expansion and growth. Tony is an active member of the hospitality industry and has had seats on the Board of Advisors for the programs at both George Brown College and Georgian College.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Warren Goss
Vice President of Operations of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Warren Goss has nearly 30 years of foodservice and hospitality related experience. As both an owner and operator of his own restaurant, Warren is the leader over new store openings for RAMMP. His personal exposure to all aspects of the restaurant business has caused Warren to become incredibly adept in finding, developing and leading strong restaurant teams that adhere to leading operational systems and standards found only at RAMMP.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Don Gowan
Senior Vice President of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Don Gowan has over twenty years of senior management experience in numerous sectors most recently, managing a large region for the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer. Don has also worked in the not-for-profit sector and has many years of international experience in the consumer packaged goods and logistics sector with Canadian Springs Water Company, a subsidiary of Groupe Danone, and other global brands. Don is active on several boards including the College of New Caledonia, The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation and has been a lifelong member of Kiwanis International.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Rick Villalpando
Senior Vice President of Business Development of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Rick Villalpando has 25 years Senior Management experience in Franchise Development, with 15 of those years specifically invested in the foodservice industry. Over his career Rick has held senior positions with Prime Restaurants (Vice President National Development), White Spot Restaurants (Vice President, Business Development), Boston Pizza Restaurants (Director of Franchising and Real Estate for Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest US), and Quizno’s Classic Subs (Vice President, Operations/Franchise Support). This significant exposure to different brands and market segments is what makes Rick such an invaluable resource to RAMMP’s franchise development and franchisees.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Rob Simmons
Vice-President, Finance & Business Affairs of Atomic Cartoons
Rob has worked primarily in the animation sector for 15 years, first as CFO at Studio B Productions and currently as a VP of Finance and Business Affairs at Atomic Cartoons. Atomic produces a wide portfolio of both proprietary and content shows in diverse animation and mixed live action/animation techniques. While at Atomic, Rob has advocated for the industry on a number of fronts working with the CMPA, MPPIA and Creative BC, including labour relations, government relations and marketing efforts, always with a particular emphasis on industry wide collaboration.
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About Atomic Cartoons: Award-winning Atomic Cartoons is an independent full-service animation studio located in Vancouver’s busy Animation District.
Jennifer Twiner McCarron
President of Atomic Cartoons
Jennifer is the President of Atomic Cartoons and is responsible for Atomics’ continued growth, creative excellence and valued collaborations with its partners. Prior to joining Atomic, Jennifer was Vice President of Production for Rainmaker Entertainment in Vancouver. Over the past 15 years, Jennifer has produced or executive produced dozens of animated television series, video game cinematics, and direct to DVD features.
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About Atomic Cartoons, Thunderbird Entertainment: Award-winning Atomic Cartoons is an independent full-service animation studio located in Vancouver’s busy Animation District.
Chris Pinkerton
Vice President, Client Development, North America of Mediative
Chris leads the key account strategy and Client Development teams at Mediative. Prior to Mediative, Chris was a member of Enquiro – one of North America’s leading search marketing and eye-tracking research agencies where he developed extensive experience and insight into digital marketing, lead generation, channel strategy, and neuromarketing. He has worked with the digital teams at enterprise companies including Allstate Insurance, 3M, Toys R Us, Avis/Budget Group, Zipcar, The New York Times, Walmart and The American Red Cross.
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About Mediative: Mediative is one of North America’s integrated advertising & digital marketing companies.
Dexter Hu
Vice President of antsquare
Co-Founder, CTO, Back-End at antsquare.
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About antsquare: Antsquare builds the next generation of online retail marketplace, anywhere and everywhere with mobile
Martin Chong
Vice President Operations of Paigee Draw
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About Paigee Draw: Paigee Draw is a social media network for artists and fans of their artwork.
Krishna Lakkineni
President of ROI Media Works
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About Buddie Golf, ROI Media Works: Social media & Internet marketing Agency
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