Dale Hansen

• Developed and executed strategic initiatives to ensure the school’s programs aligned with industry trends and workforce needs
• Built and nurtured partnerships with key industry leaders to foster collaboration and enhance program visibility
• Spearheaded a strategic organizational redesign, achieving $1.5M in annual cost savings and improved operational performance
• Championed strategies to adapt to an accelerating pace of change, including transitioning programs to online and blended delivery
• Led cross-departmental initiatives to streamline faculty load management and optimize resource allocation

• Spearheaded strategic organizational design to drive alignment of roles with strategy, while reducing costs by $1.8 million per year.
• Led the team of 7 Academic Chairs through a significant reorganization with a focus on enabling them to be effective under the new model
• Drove our team toward a more formal and effective approach to ensuring program quality across the school.

• Conducted strategic assessments to identify training gaps in oil and gas operations, leading to the development of new programs
• Enhanced program quality and relevance through collaboration with industry stakeholders
• Provided leadership for applied and technical programs, aligning them with market demand

Vela started as a private company in 2010 and began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange in October 2012.

Key successes include:

· Participated in the raising of sufficient capital to carry out an exploration project on a property optioned by the company.

· Led the effort behind the Initial Public Offering including participating in the drafting of the long form prospectus.

· Company became listed on the exchange amid very challenging market conditions.

• Designed and implemented multi-cohort leadership programs, fostering leadership development and organizational capability
• Facilitated over 1,000 hours of training, receiving exceptional participant feedback for delivering actionable strategies
• Consulted with senior executives to align leadership programs with business objectives

• Developed financial strategies and governance frameworks for publicly traded companies, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Played a critical role in securing capital and leading IPO preparations to support organizational growth
• Partnered with executive teams to develop and implement long-term strategic plans

• Directed the implementation of strategic ERP solutions, aligning financial and operational processes across business units
• Led integration initiatives for a $250M SAP rollout, improving cross-functional collaboration and efficiency
• Designed supply chain strategies to enhance cost visibility and support corporate growth objectives
• Oversaw IT and marketing systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide strategic goals

• Advanced financial strategies to support corporate decision-making and operational efficiency