Rob Chase

MediaValet is a leader in cloud-based digital asset management that helps marketing and creative teams easily manage, collaborate on and distribute their visuals and content. With unlimited users, support and training, teams worldwide can access the content they need whenever and wherever they need it.

HIT Technologies, Inc. (“HIT”) is a fast moving start-up company in Vancouver that was founded on the idea that the best action camera is the one you already have! HIT’s patented Hitcase® is a waterproof, shockproof and easily mountable case for your iPhone. You no longer need to carry multiple gadgets or cameras and bring your computer to be able to view, edit and share your adventures – it can all be done realtime from the anywhere with your Hitcase® protected iPhone. They take it one step further with their Vidometer™ app (free on iTunes) that measures your speed, elevation, G force, and lets you overlay this info and even aerial maps graphically right on your videos. Check them out (and their awesome athlete team) on Instagram http://instagram.com/hitcase for a dose of inspiration for your next adventure, and at www.hitcase.com.

PNI (TSX: PN) provides an omni-channel photo printing and e-commerce Platform-as-a-Service that supports the on-line photo and gift business for world’s largest retailers. Over $500 million of orders are processed over the PNI platform annually. The Company generated over $20 million in revenue in its fiscal 2013 year, with 24% growth reported in the first quarter of its fiscal 2014 year. During my tenure with PNI, provided oversight, guidance and assistance to the leadership team in turning around operations – growing sales and generating a profit – and in regaining investor support. This in turn led to the share price improving from $0.20 in February 2013 to $1.70 in June 2014, at which price the company was sold to Staples. Ceased being a member of the Board in July 2014, upon closing of the sale of the Company.

Chief Operating Officer (July 2010 to June 2014) Chief Financial Officer (April 2004 to June 2010) VP of Finance (April 2002 to March 2003) Director of Finance and Corporate Controller (July 2000 to March 2002) Absolute (TSX: ABT) develops and markets a leading Software-as-a-Service solution for computing device management and data security, and has been a publicly listed company since March 2000. The Company has relationships with the world’s largest computer manufacturers, and part of Absolute’s technology ships embedded in over 100 million computers every year. Absolute’s offerings have become a standard in the computing industry, and its operations have expanded globally with over 400 employees supporting enterprise and consumer customers. The company generates $90-$100 million in annual sales and consistent profit and cash flow. As a senior member of the leadership team, responsible for developing corporate strategy and tactical execution plans, communicating the strategy and plan to the Board, employees and shareholders, and aligning operations to deliver on the plan. A key member of the executive that grew Absolute from $4 million in sales with 49 employees and negative earnings to a profitable and cash generating operation with 450 employees and nearly $100 million in sales. Completed four key acquisitions, closed a strategic financing, attracted analyst coverage from 11 banks, managed both substantial and normal course issuer bids, and left the Company after assisting with on-boarding a new CEO.