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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 Media 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.
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.
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
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.
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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