Marc Lakmaaker
Collingwood,ON
Summary
I am a results-driven IR, corporate communications, and capital markets executive with a strong focus on strategy, growth, relationship development, costs and execution. In over 20 years on the capital markets, I have helped a broad variety of companies, from micro-cap to blue-chip, with their capital markets and corporate development objectives. An excellent networker, I have a proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including investors, analysts, employees, customers, strategic partners, media and other influencers. My leadership style is focused on empowering team members to achieve their potential while always making sure corporate objectives are prioritized and pursued effectively.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
AdvanceCap Inc. & Clearview Capital Consult
01.2019 - Current
- AdvanceCap is a boutique capital markets service agency set up to leverage AI-based tools to provide clients with a cost effective but comprehensive suite of lead-gen, outreach and amplification services. The agency mostly serves the critical minerals sector and innovation oriented businesses in cleantech/carbon markets.
- I consulted on the development of the IR tools and will be able to provide these tools to clients at a reduced rate, making the offering even more compelling.
- Clearview is my private strategic consultancy, which has enabled me to take on a number of mandates where I was embedded with my clients, focusing on corporate communications, corporate and business development, and capitalization efforts.
Interim CEO
Binovi Technologies
09.2024 - 01.2024
- The Board of Directors at Binovi, and IR client in the healthcare technology space, requested I take on the role of Interim CEO to restructure the company, rationalize spending, clean up the balance sheet and, with the board, identify a new management team. I successfully completed the mandate and exited upon installation of the new CEO with capital to fund the go forward operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
VP of IR, Director of Corporate Development
Aurora Cannabis
11.2017 - 07.2019
- As the VP of Investor Relations, I was responsible for the development and implementation of Aurora's global capital markets communications programme.
- We successfully executed a comprehensive multi-channel campaign that saw the company increase its valuation from $70 million to over $15 billion at its peak.
- Led the communication effort on numerous transactions (over 30 while at Aurora) and my team and I were nominated for best IR in a Transaction (the $3.2 billion acquisition of MedReleaf)
- Developed and supported media focused efforts
- Conducted hundreds of 1on1s, leading to investment (both on the open market an in placements)
- Increased institutional ownership from less than 4% to around 24% (140% over target)
- Increased analyst coverage from 0 to 17 (325% over target)
- Built from scratch and led a team of 9 people
- Built strong interdepartmental connections enabling us to develop a very comprehensive narrative that clearly differentiated the Company from its peers.
- Collaborated closely with various department heads on strategic planning initiatives to ensure alignment between corporate goals.
Head of Cleantech & Cannabis
NATIONAL PR (Equicom)
11.2014 - 10.2017
- Following my move to Canada, I joined NATIONAL TMX Equicom, which eventually was acquired by NATIONAL PR.
- At NATIONAL, I was instrumental in acquiring new clients and was also able to expand existing mandates by cross-selling other NATIONAL services, such as corporate communications, marketing and creative.
- By the time I left, I served as Director Investor Relations and led the CLeantech practice
- I also served as the resident SME on cannabis
Partner
Schwarz Financial Communication (SFC), Neuchatel, Switzerland
12.2007 - 05.2014
- SFC is an IR and Financial Communications consultancy headquartered in Germany
- As the Swiss based partner, I was responsible for managing international accounts, strategy and business development, as well as staff development.
- While with SFC, I was able to grow the business by positioning us as the go-to agency for foreign (on the German market) listed companies, with a particular focus on Israeli technology companies
- Represented multiple clients on the capital markets stage.
- Helped establish relationships for my clients with bankers, analysts, journalists and other influencers
Director of Corporate Communications
CalciTech Ltd., Geneva, Switzerland
09.2003 - 05.2009
- CalciTech, a cleantech company, was in need of an internal IR person to help capitalize the company and secure project finance to commercialize its proprietary waste monetization technology
- As part of this process, I successfully led and quarterbacked the sales team to secure lead orders that would unlock the project finance.
- I was the point person for 1on1s, as well as was responsible for establishing and maintaining media relationships
- I developed a new investor base across Europe and North America, and was able to help the company secure critical funding to secure its ongoing operations
Managing Director
CalciTech Deutschland GmbH, Magdeburg, Germany
06.2008 - 12.2008
- I took on this role for the German subsidiary of my client, CalciTech Ltd., in order to assist with certain complex legal issues the company was facing.
- I managed our legal support team and with this support was able to negate a spurious liability claim that threatened the continued existence of the firm.
Professional Development Manager
The Investor Relations Society (IRS), London, United Kingdom
08.2002 - 06.2003
- At the IRS I was responsible for running the professional development programme, which included the development and launch of the UK's first professional qualification for financial communications professionals.
Strategic Consultant, Technology, Media and Telecom Practice (TMT)
Thomson Financial, London, United Kingdom
09.2000 - 07.2002
- As a founding member of the TMT Practice within Thomson Financial's strategic advisory group, I was responsible for the development and implementation of Investor Relations strategies and programmes for clients.
Consultant, Capital Markets Intelligence
Thomson Financial, London, United Kingdom
01.2000 - 08.2000
- As a consultant within CMI, I was responsible for shareholder identification projects as well as ongoing market intelligence support for clients.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Twente
Skills
- IR
- Corporate Communications
- Client Relationship Building
- Mission and Vision
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Languages
Dutch
English
German
French
Timeline
Interim CEO
Binovi Technologies
09.2024 - 01.2024
Co-Founder
AdvanceCap Inc. & Clearview Capital Consult
01.2019 - Current
VP of IR, Director of Corporate Development
Aurora Cannabis
11.2017 - 07.2019
Head of Cleantech & Cannabis
NATIONAL PR (Equicom)
11.2014 - 10.2017
Managing Director
CalciTech Deutschland GmbH, Magdeburg, Germany
06.2008 - 12.2008
Partner
Schwarz Financial Communication (SFC), Neuchatel, Switzerland
12.2007 - 05.2014
Director of Corporate Communications
CalciTech Ltd., Geneva, Switzerland
09.2003 - 05.2009
Professional Development Manager
The Investor Relations Society (IRS), London, United Kingdom
08.2002 - 06.2003
Strategic Consultant, Technology, Media and Telecom Practice (TMT)
Thomson Financial, London, United Kingdom
09.2000 - 07.2002
Consultant, Capital Markets Intelligence
Thomson Financial, London, United Kingdom
01.2000 - 08.2000
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Twente
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