Mark Waisbrod

Chief Executive Officer @ SRG

About

Entrepreneurial executive with extensive experience in Operations, Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions, Downsizing, Upsizing and All Things Business. Specialist in phenomenal same business growth plus growth via mergers and acquisitions. Continuous improver, effective communicator, business strategist and deal maker.

Country

Canada

City

Greater Toronto Area

Industry

Wholesale

Skill

Negotiation, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Corporate Communications, Conflict Resolution, Due Diligence, Operational Due Diligence, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Management, Sales Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Advertising, Account Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Procurement, Budgets, Business Process Improvement

Experience

Chief Executive Officer

SRG

2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Toronto

Manufacturer and decorator of Crystal, Glass, Metal and Lucite Awards including prestigious custom awards (Golden Globe's and Emmy's), Promotional Products including Corporate Giftware, Beverageware, Journals, Writing Instruments and more.

Chief Operating Officer

SRG

2011-2 - 2023-7 · 12 yrs 6 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

Manufacturer of Crystal, Glass, Metal Plated Awards including prestigious custom awards (Oscars and Emmy's), Promotional Products including SWAG and Writing Instruments: • Mergers & Acquisitions • Management of operations – four locations (2 Canada and 2 United States - 400 staff): • Including: • Warehousing, Distribution and Manufacturing • Inventory Control and Management • Customer Service/Call Centre/General Administration • Human Resources • Budgeting, monitoring and improving P & L by department and facility.

Vice President Operations

Imperial Holdings division Gage Car Rental

2006-10 - 2010-12 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Founding partner in a niche supplier of rental vehicles to the insurance industry, operating division of a listed entity. Business software development: instrumental in the architecture and design of niche car rental software which facilitates and manages efficiencies during the process of an insurance replacement rental. Operations: established and managed efficient call centre which included linking Insurer, administrator, broker, insured, car Rental Company, estimator and body shop. Financial Controller: procurement, receivables, payables, cashbook, income statement, balance sheet and budgets. Insurance Cell Captive: underwriting, claims and loss ratio. Human Resources: managed entire function.

Vice President Operations and Finance

Replication Technology Group

1996-8 - 2006-9 · 10 yrs 2 mos

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Manufacturer of CD’s and DVD’s. 300 Employees. • Management of Raw Material (Imports), Manufacturing processes, warehousing and distribution. • Instrumental in architecture and design of information system software portal linking suppliers, manufacturing division, warehouse, distribution and finance. • Planning, organising and directing the finance department including; receivables, payables, cashbook, budget, income statement and balance sheet