Michael Mahon

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About Michael Mahon

Strategy Development | Strategic Planning | Strategic & Operational Execution | Innovation | Venture Capital | Venture Development Accomplished leader, strategic problem solver, relationship builder & intrapreneur: 20+ years’ experience leading as a military officer & veteran, manager, strategic advisor, venture capital (VC) investor & tech / innovation ecosystem catalyst. Highly commended for work ethic, drive, innovation, teamwork & collaboration. Impactful strategic execution: Highly skilled at integrating strategy development with operational execution, with a well-developed ability to turn abstract ideas into practical reality. Successfully directed several major organizational transformation initiatives through to completion. Strategized, implemented, managed & led highly impactful investment, strategic partnership & innovation ecosystem development programs across Canada. Thrive on challenge & strive for impact: Mission-driven, results-oriented & autonomous problem-solver; think strategically about projects & work quickly to execute tasks with a collaborative & business-minded approach. Provide vision & thought leadership while operating effectively as management team member or as key individual contributor. Education: B.Eng.(Computer Hardware), RMC; MBA (finance), Queen's University. Professional Qualifications: Strategy; Change management; Venture capital (VC); Technology entrepreneurship; SME board effectiveness; Limited partnerships (LPs) & private equity fund investment. Specialties / Areas of Expertise: • Strategy Development • Strategy Implementation • Operational Execution • Innovation • Partnership Development • Organizational Change / Business Transformation • Program / Project Management • Portfolio Management • Risk Management • Start-Up Financing / Venture Capital (VC) • SMEs / Entrepreneurship Language proficiency - French: Professional working proficiency / General professional proficiency · Comprehension / Listening: Professional working proficiency / General professional proficiency (ILRS 3+) · Spoken: Professional working proficiency / General professional proficiency (ILRS 3) · Written / Reading: Professional working proficiency / General professional proficiency (ILRS 3)