Charlie Atkinson
Member Board of Directors @Innovation Cluster
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WORK HISTORY
Member Board of Directors @Innovation Cluster
Peterborough, ON, CA
Contributing to the Innovation Cluster\'s ecosystem of bright minds, incubated companies and connections across the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes region to help startups shape the future!
EDUCATION
Lambton College
Diploma, Business Administration, Marketing
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
ICD.D, Directors Education Program - DEP61
SKILLS
ABOUT CHARLIE ATKINSON
Most leaders don’t struggle with ambition, they struggle with clarity at inflection points.Growth stalls. Markets shift. The business becomes harder to run, or harder to leave.I work with founders, CEOs, and boards when the stakes are high, and the path forward isn’t obvious- Scaling beyond founder-led growth - Preparing a business for succession or exit - Resetting strategy after disruption or plateau - Strengthening governance and leadership confidenceWith 40+ years in senior operating and board roles, including President of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Canada, I bring pattern recognition, calm intensity, and commercial judgment to complex decisions.I’m not a motivational coach. I’m a thinking partner who helps leaders make fewer, better decisions, faster.How I help: Growth & exit strategy (mid-market focus) Board advisory & governance (ICD.D) CEO & founder coaching at transition pointsIf you’re navigating a pivotal chapter, growth, succession, or sale, let’s talk.I am committed to empowering teams and fostering growth, enabling them to unlock their full potential through a proven formula of Results Inspired Strategic Excellence (RISE Up).
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