Linda Kern

Director, Business Development

Linda is a highly regarded business development professional with over 20 years’ experience helping companies achieve and exceed their sales goals. She has worked in the printing, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, technology and transportation sectors, and is the Founder & CEO of The Kern Group—a company that specializes in sales strategy, training and consultancy.

In addition to leading business development for CEO Global Network, Linda also provides guidance to the Sales Leaders of CEO Global Network Member companies to help them reach their top-line targets.

A graduate of UBC, Linda has been married for 26 years, has two children, and lives in Mississauga.

Britt Steinhart

Financial Administrator

Britt has almost 30 years’ experience as a bookkeeper, accountant and financial controller. A member of the CEO Global Network team since 2012, Britt is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank statements, general ledger, and financial statements.

Ron McIntosh

Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director – Senior Executive Leadership Program

Ron began his career with Unilever before joining General Mills Canada. As Executive Vice President of Red Lobster for General Mills, Ron was responsible for 70 corporate restaurants and over 4000 employees. During his six year tenure, Ron led Red Lobster to unprecedented levels of profitability.

Beginning in 1992, Ron became a key member of the senior Petro-Canada team with full P&L responsibility for over 700 retail locations representing approximately $1.75B of business. During his first five years with Petro-Canada, Ron led his business unit through a major financial turnaround that saw profits triple. An accomplished brand builder, Ron introduced and implemented numerous successful innovations including ‘WinterGas’, ‘Petro Points’, and ‘Canada’s Gas Station’ – market breakthroughs that continue to endure as relevant points of difference for Petro-Canada.

In addition to his role of Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director – Senior Executive Leadership Program, Ron leads a CEO Global Network CEO Group and Senior Executive Group.

Jon Ouellette

President, CEO Global Network, Western Canada

As President of CEO Global Network, Western Canada, Jon is responsible for growing the business through the recruitment, development, and oversight of highly qualified Group Leaders, to ensure CEOs in Western Canada have the ability to grow themselves and their businesses to unprecedented levels.

Terry Landry

President, CEO Global Network, Quebec

As President of CEO Global Network, Quebec, Terry is responsible for growing the business through the recruitment, development, and oversight of highly qualified Group Leaders, to ensure CEOs in Quebec have the ability to grow themselves and their businesses to unprecedented levels.

IAN COLLINS

Chief Operating Officer

Ian brings a solid background of business experience to CEO Global Network, having held senior positions with Toronto Hydro Telecom, Cogeco Data Services, and Atria Networks. As President and COO of Atria Networks, Ian provided exceptional leadership and technical strategy to the telecommunications provider, and was part of the senior management team that sold the company to Rogers Communications in 2011 for $425 million.

Ian has a diploma in Business Administration from Wilfred Laurier University and a Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical from McMaster University.

Jen Wilson

Director of Marketing and Events

Jen studied communications and economics at McMaster University and has been a member of the CEO Global Network corporate team since day one. Jen oversees both the company’s social media and traditional marketing efforts, and is the driving force behind all CEO Global Network events.

Susan Hart

Director of Communications and Special Projects

Susan is an accomplished communications professional with over 20 years experience as a project manager, editor, writer, and brand strategist. Susan has an Honours Degree in Management Economics from the University of Guelph and is a Founding Director of the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards.

Bob Lank

Group Leader Development

Bob was previously Managing Director of Miller Dallas, Canada’s leading Executive Career Transition company, as well as Managing Director of First Human Capital Management. As the Country Manager for Right Management Consultants, Bob directed all Canadian operations in both Career Transition and Organizational Consulting.

Petra Tamme

Office Administrator

Petra has over 30 years of administrative experience within the energy, marketing, and business services sectors. Petra organizes events and assists CEO Global Network Group Leaders with monthly Group meetings, maintains membership records, and is the key go-to person for all administrative issues.