Craig Harrison
Head, Operations & Strategy @Global Manager Research
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WORK HISTORY
Head, Operations & Strategy @Global Manager Research
Oakville, CA
As Canada’s leading Investment Manager and performance measurement database, GMR provides accurate and unbiased information about Money Managers and thousands of their related products in order to help investors make better assessments, selection, and analysis. Working closely with institutional investors, family offices, board members and executives, GMR strives to deliver systematic and repeatable solutions for investment governance programs.As the leader of a nationally recognized SaaS Investment Manager Database, my role is to oversee the operational vision and strategic business initiatives of the organization from development through successful execution. My mandate is to drive company growth without sacrificing client retention rates.
EDUCATION
Ryerson University
Commerce, Business Management, Business
SKILLS
ABOUT CRAIG HARRISON
Strategic operations and business development executive with 25+ years of experience driving growth, streamlining processes, and leading high-impact teams across financial services and SaaS environments. A trusted partner to C-suite leadership, I specialize in building scalable client delivery frameworks, optimizing performance metrics, and executing risk mitigation strategies that drive measurable results.I bring a deep commitment to data-informed decision-making, relationship management, and process excellence. Whether implementing internal controls or developing multi-year B2B sales strategies, I lead with a strong executive presence and a people-first leadership style.Highlights- Built and led a trade desk for $3.7B in equity assets- Cut research/execution commissions by 23%, saving $586K- Developed a risk control framework across investments, trading, and compliance- Delivered end-to-end strategic initiatives from concept to execution- Led teams of 10–100+, mentoring staff and aligning goals to business strategySpecialties: Strategic planning, business development, B2B, sales, relationship management, stakeholder engagement, communication, operations, team leadership, client service, process improvement, Board reporting, alternative and traditional investment vehicles.
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