Sujeev Ruban
Chief Executive Officer & Principal @Stl Lighting Group
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer & Principal @Stl Lighting Group
Toronto, ON, CA
Chief executive responsible for full P&L leadership, strategic direction, and operational transformation of a commercial lighting business within the Fairfax Financial portfolio.• Led organizational restructuring and cross-functional operating model redesign to improve accountability and execution discipline• Increased gross margin 54% through pricing strategy redesign, commercial optimization, and service model improvements• Reduced operating costs 47% through automation, process standardization, and rationalization of overhead and external spend• Implemented KPI-driven management systems including CRM adoption, sales scorecards, and enhanced financial controls• Embedded continuous improvement culture focused on capital efficiency, data transparency, and operational rigor• Strengthened forecasting accuracy and decision-making cadence through integrated financial and operational reporting
EDUCATION
Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Certificate Real Estate Development
University of Waterloo
Systems Design Engineering, Systems Design Engineering
Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute)
Level II (Candidate)
University of Toronto
Accounting and Finance
ABOUT SUJEEV RUBAN
I am a hands-on operating executive focused on building durable businesses through disciplined execution, strong financial leadership, and systems-driven operating models. As Chief Executive Officer of STL Lighting Group, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial, I lead full P&L ownership and organizational transformation initiatives spanning commercial strategy, operational redesign, and technology adoption. My work centers on translating strategy into scalable execution — aligning people, processes, and capital to drive sustainable performance improvement. Across healthcare, manufacturing, and capital-intensive environments, I have led organizations through restructuring, integration, and growth phases, delivering measurable outcomes including: • 54% gross margin expansion through commercial model redesign and pricing optimization • 47% operating cost reduction via automation, process standardization, and disciplined cost management • Implementation of KPI-driven operating systems improving forecasting accuracy and execution accountability • Digital and AI-enabled workflow transformation in regulated healthcare environments My background combines engineering systems thinking with deep financial and operational leadership developed through executive roles at Fairfax Financial portfolio companies, Entegris, and Sanofi Pasteur. I specialize in connecting operational performance to financial outcomes and embedding scalable systems that support long-term value creation. I am particularly interested in opportunities involving: • Operational transformation and turnarounds • Healthcare services innovation • Technology-enabled productivity and AI adoption • Acquisition integration and value creation • Board and advisory roles supporting growth-stage or transitioning businesses
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