Matt Simpson (MBA, Scâ98) is now President and CEO of Forbes & Manhattan, Inc., a Toronto-based global private merchant bank with focus on resource sectors. Matt continues as CEO of Black Iron Inc., a Canadian iron ore exploration and development company in Ukraine that he co-founded in 2010.
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Samuel Short, EMBA, has joined the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge, as an industrial associate for its Education and Consultancy Services. Samuel says he works closely with the institute’s Centre for Industrial Sustainability “to accelerate the dissemination and adoption of innovative sustainable business approaches.” He can be reached at sws1001@cam.ac.uk.
Published in: Spring 2021
Samuel Short (EMBA) reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 22 as part of an international expedition of seven climbers. They took the classic ‘South Col’ route from Nepal.
Published in: Spring 2009
Jeffrey Veffer, MBA, joined Intelligent Buildings, a smart building consulting firm in August 2018 as engagement director. Jeffrey heads up the firm’s consulting team for client engagements, which helps clients (such as real estate owners and operators) understand how building technology can make their assets more efficient and provide a better tenant experience.
Published in: Summer 2019
Jeffrey Veffer, MBA, has taken on a new role as Director, Internet of Things and Business Intelligence at Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions, where he leads the development of the company’s IoT strategy and related initiatives. In addition to this full-time role, Jeffrey continues to be involved in Incite Design, an architecture practice in Toronto.
Published in: Winter 2016
Jeffrey Veffer (MBA) is leaving the corporate chapter of his life behind to pursue a career in architecture. After graduating from the University of Waterloo’s architecture program nearly 20 years ago, he was offered a job at the Discovery Channel, which led to his completing his Queen’s MBA. After working in marketing roles in corporate Canada, including at Bell Canada and Air Miles, he has opened Incite Design, an architecture practice in Toronto. He and his partner have a wide range of experience, from large commercial architecture projects to residential additions. “I’m looking forward to helping clients solve their problems, such as getting that new addition built, redesigning a corporate office, or even just chatting about the best way to plan their cottage,” says Jeffrey. Visit www.incited.ca or call 416.477.5636 or 855.464.6248 (toll-free).
Published in: Summer 2013
Akis Vitsentzatos, BCom, has accepted a position as a legal officer with the Department of National Defence’s Office of the Judge Advocate General. While practising law for the past nine years, Akis was a reservist with the 1st Hussars, an armoured reconnaissance regiment based in London, Ont. At his new posting in Ottawa, Akis will be a Regular Force member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Published in: Summer 2016
Michael G. Wang, MBA, has joined the board of directors of GCC Global Capital Corporation. The Vancouver-based company works primarily in real estate, natural resources and high tech. Michael is a director at Royal Bank of Canada’s private banking and wealth management department. He’s spent the last 20 years in the financial services and technology sectors. Michael also serves on the board of directors of the Canadian Club of Toronto and lives in the Toronto area with his wife, and fellow Queen’s grad, Grace Hong Shi, Comp’03, Artsci'04, and their two sons.
Published in: Summer 2018
Michael G. Wang, MBA, has joined China Construction Bank, Toronto Branch (CCBTO), as Managing Director, Head of Corporate Banking, in which capacity he leads the corporate-banking team in developing the bank’s corporate-lending and -financing business in North America.
Published in: Winter 2017
Sherri Wheller-Pozniak (EMBA) is now Senior Client Executive, Retail Solutions, with Fujitsu Canada, Inc. in Toronto. Sherri previously worked at Bell Canada, HP, and CGI.
Published in: Winter 2015