A selection of organizations supported over the years, spanning engineering, manufacturing, construction, technology, infrastructure solutions, and other industries.

This is a global expert network firm that diligently works to innovate new ways to empower understanding and enhance expertise by connecting business decision makers with the world’s most valuable subject-matter expertise through fast, accurate and customized end-to-end research solutions. http://www.guidepoint.com

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Supporting clients as Expert Advisor across the Americas and APAC regions. Providing first-hand, practical insights through confidential one-to-one consultations, with a focus on power and energy systems, infrastructure development, and industrial manufacturing.

This international company is one of the largest hand tool and clamp manufacturers in the world, distributing some 1300 different woodworking and metalworking tools in more than 100 countries worldwide. http://www.bessey.de

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Contracted as CFO, worked on executive-level critical projects from supply chain management and accounting to financial and business planning. Supported its FP&A, Information Systems Integration, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service and HR functions in Canada and United States.

The company is a leading North American engineering and fabrication company specializing in complex Architectural and Engineered metal solutions. The company delivers high-precision fabrication for infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects, combining advanced manufacturing capabilities, engineering expertise, and collaborative project execution to support high-profile, design-driven builds. http://www.marianimetal.com

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Contracted as CSO, was responsible for shaping and executing long-term strategy, aligning growth initiatives with operational capabilities, and strengthening the company’s position as a trusted partner for complex, high-value architectural projects. Worked closely with executive leadership, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to translate strategy into measurable results, while building scalable platforms for sustainable growth.

The company specializes in design, engineering and manufacturing of industrial machines and power generation and distribution equipment for Data Centers built for companies such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google. http://www.avlmfg.com

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Provided CFO services for this industrial manufacturer, overseeing Business Analytics, and governance for complex, capital-intensive projects. Partnered with their executive team on strategy, growth initiatives, and operational performance, with a strong focus on disciplined execution and long-term value creation.

This is a non-profit community service organization that provides multi-service support to seniors, adults with disabilities, children and families in Mississauga, South Etobicoke, and the Halton Region. They serve approximately 7,000 individuals with a dedicated team of over 350 staff members and volunteers to provide community care operating within a $8.2M per annum budget. http://www.links2care.ca

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Vic Bakowski volunteered as Director on their Board and was a member of their Finance Committee.

This is an industrial conglomerate of international companies active in plant construction and mechanical engineering related to the processing of steel and nonferrous metals. http://www.sms-siemag.com

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Contracted as Corporate Controller, led FP&A and corporate reporting and enhanced financial transparency and risk controls across multi-country project operations.