Patrick Tremblay

Senior executive with extensive experience in international business development, mergers and acquisitions, financial processes, accounting and risk management. Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a value driven approach to identifying and building partnerships with companies, investors and within growth driven economic sectors and markets. Strong communicator, comfortable in multicultural settings and driven by a passion for team building and leading by optimizing and integrating cross functional talents across different geographies and markets. Known to exert effective leadership in cross-functional, dynamic and complex business environments. Skilled at identifying organizational needs and talent and optimizing team potential. Major career accomplishments focused on building and expanding businesses in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Hands on experience in all aspects of completing and integrating numerous significant business transactions in the $50M-$1Billion range. Acknowledged by peers and clients for innovative, solution oriented approaches to resolving business issues and achieving mutually beneficial growth objectives and returns. Extensive knowledge in international transactions, public markets and key financial processes in North American, European and Emerging Markets. Strong track record in business streamlining and turnarounds including cash flow management, strategic planning, organizational redesign, cost reductions and operational improvement. Demonstrated ability to complete complex cross border transactions in all market conditions. Practical, "hands on" knowledge of different business models and challenges through direct exposure to numerous industries such as manufacturing and engineering (Aerospace and Rail Transportation), financial institutions, asset management (technology and innovation intensive companies and sectors) and motorized recreational products.

• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) - Supplier Management Council 2004
• Six Sigma, Black Belt 2001
• Balanced Scorecard, Université de Montréal, HEC 2000
• Knowledge Management, American Quality & Productivity Center 1999
• Business Process Reengineering, Michael Hammer seminar 1996