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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 Alberta based VP’ operating in the Transportation space. If you think a VP’ 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.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Roger Howarth
Senior Vice President, Project Oversight of SNC Lavalin
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About SNC Lavalin: SNC-Lavalin is an engineering and construction group.
Les Ovelson
VP Operations Canada of Aveda Transportation and Energy Services
Les Ovelson is the Vice President of Operations for Aveda Transportation and Energy Services, Canada Operations and is responsible for the organization’s daily operations within Canada. Les brings a commitment and passion for building and leading synergistic teams in organizational structures from start-ups to established performance cultures for more than two decades in North American heavy oilfield transportation roles. In addition, his leadership responsibilities have included Marketing, Business Development, Human Resources, and HSE leading to a well-rounded operational vision of success. Les joined Aveda in early Q3-16 after a career with Kos Oilfield Transportation and ATK Oilfield Transportation. As the Chief Operating Officer of ATK Oilfield Transportation, Les took the company from the start-up concept to operating six terminals across Canada and the United States. Les is a second-generation oilfield leader, following the industry his father also loved. He has nurtured a lifelong commitment to the priority of relationships combined with financial acumen for success in the oilfield. In addition to career positions with Kos and ATK, Les has successfully consulted with a variety of companies to provide contract supervision, problem identification and resolution, and subject matter expertise in heavy oilfield transportation. It is a source of pride for Les that he has been involved in every position within heavy oilfield transportation and he leverages that experience to create professional credibility, environments of trust and safety, and a philosophy that great teams support the organization’s success.
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About Aveda Transportation and Energy Services: Aveda Transportation and Energy Services is the largest rig moving company in north america.
Craig Mariacci
Vice President of Sales of Skyplan Services
Craig Mariacci is Vice President at Skyplan Services Ltd.
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About Skyplan Services: Skyplan Inc. is a global provider of flight operations support services to airlines, corporate aircraft operators, and public.
Carolyn Judith Kotch
Senior Vice President, Human Resources of Kotch International Transportation Design Specialists
Specializing in employee performance & harmony.
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About Kotch International Transportation Design Specialists: Searching for $5 million usd to manufacture world’s 1st ultra light double deck aerodynamic motorcoach.
Frederick Stephen Kotch
Senior Vice President, Operating Officer of Kotch International Transportation Design Specialists
Two decades number one sales executive worldwide .
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About Kotch International Transportation Design Specialists: Searching for $5 million usd to manufacture world’s 1st ultra light double deck aerodynamic motorcoach.
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