Russell H.

Russell H. has a diverse range of work experience, starting in 2008 as an Associate in Transaction Services at PWC. Russell then worked as a Summer Intern at the Chamber of Shipping of BC in 2010. From 2010 to 2012, they worked as a Staff Accountant at Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance, where they also took on roles as a Senior Staff Accountant, Analyst, and Associate. At Ernst & Young, they collaborated with colleagues in the US on audit engagements and led a team of staff accountants.

In 2016, Russell became the Vice President of Corporate Finance at MNP, where they oversaw mid-market transactions and provided services such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and capital and debt raises. Russell then transitioned to the role of Director of Finance at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in 2019, leading the finance team during a 6-month maternity leave contract.

In the same year, Russell co-founded Hekate Health Sciences Inc. and served as a Co-Founder until 2022. Russell subsequently held positions at APOLLO Insurance, where they worked on finance special projects and served as the Interim Contract Controller. Russell then joined Later in 2021 as an Advisor to the CFO, focusing on strategic finance initiatives and assisting with the sale of the business.

Currently, Russell is the VP Finance and Advisor at Allen Family Foods Inc., where they provide financial expertise and guidance. Prior to this, they were a Principal at Tribune Bay Advisors, responsible for financial strategy and planning, including financial forecasting and budgeting, evaluating growth opportunities, and cash flow management.

Throughout their career, Russell has demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, planning, and analysis, as well as experience in managing teams and participating in complex financial transactions.

Russell H. completed their education with a focus on finance and accounting. Russell attended Rockridge Secondary from 1999 to 2004, where they did not pursue any specific degree or field of study. Later, from 2004 to 2008, they pursued a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies in Finance at Western University. After that, from 2010 to 2012, Russell attended the CA School of Business, where they studied accounting.

In terms of additional certifications, Russell obtained the Chartered Accountant (CA) designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC in June 2013.