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Chartered Accountant
Robert has over 20 years of experience in software industry finance and M&A. Most recently he led M&A globally for IBM's analytics business closing over a dozen acquisitions which include Toronto based Varicent Software, Clarity Systems, and Algorithmics. Robert has also closed a number of divestitures. Previously Robert led the post-merger integration of Ottawa based Cognos into IBM. Robert started his software career with Ottawa based Object Technology International where he was Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
Robert is Chair of the Board of the Ottawa Network Network for Education, an organisation which works with education, business, government and community partners to develop programs that enrich public education in Ottawa. Robert is a member of the Dean's Advisory Board at the Telfer School of Management. He is also a member of the Board of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce.
Robert holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Ottawa. He graduated magna cum laude in 1992. Robert was awarded the Trudeau Medal by the University of Ottawa in 2014 recognizing his contributions to the school and his community. He was admitted to membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario in 1993. He was admitted to membership of the Society of Management Accountants of Ontario in 1994.