Roger Flowerdew
Director, Chair - Finance Committee @Circle Innovation
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Chair - Finance Committee @Circle Innovation
Vancouver, BC, CA
Mission: Circle Innovation empowers entrepreneurs and revolutionizes the support ecosystem in Canada’s fastest growing innovation sectors, providing comprehensive, tailored assistance to help solve product development challenges. By addressing innovation barriers, we equip SMEs with the tools to realize their full growth potential, delivering both economic and social benefits. Vision: Circle Innovation envisions a society where innovation and entrepreneurship thrive, supported by robust community engagement, expertise, and trust, empowering technology SMEs to transform industries and create a sustainable, beneficial economic future for all. Process: Circle Innovation employs its unique SWAT model of innovation, working closely with technology SMEs to identify and address barriers, break silos with ecosystem partners, and co-design unique solutions for the market. One success at a time!
EDUCATION
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
BC Institute of Chartered Accountants
C.A.
SKILLS
ABOUT ROGER FLOWERDEW
I am an experienced executive who drives substantial growth by setting viable core business strategies and successfully implementing tactical plans. Throughout my career, I have proven my ability to quickly act on an organization’s key opportunities and challenges to achieve corporate milestones and restore investor confidence. My record includes success as a director and board chair of both private and public companies as well as an NGO. A highlight of my career has been staging turnarounds within complex industries including biotech drug development, information technologies, and specialized manufacturing. I’ve succeeded at the senior leadership level in both private and public business environments. My record is marked by advanced international experience, having managed operations and developed business in Canada, the United States, England, South Africa, and Europe. My leadership style is proactive, rather than reactive; I build top-caliber teams by effective communicating well defined goals and tasks, maximizing staff morale, and excellence in all cases. Areas of Expertise: Business Needs Assessment Strategic Corporate Planning Tactical Planning & Implementation Process Redesign & Improvement Team Leadership & Motivation Mentoring, Training & Development International Business Development Organizational Restructurings Cross-Functional Collaboration Customer Relations Management Financial Analysis & Reporting Cash Management & Optimization Cost Reduction & Elimination Over the course of 20+ years, I created and grew a successful interim executive management consulting business, Compass Star Strategic Advisors. Through this company I’ve been able to provide C-level services to companies in various industries, with contracts lasting from several months to many years. Some of my top engagements are outlined below.
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