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Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Michael Glennon

Michael Glennon

Pitt Meadows,BC
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
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Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven CEO with 20 years of progressive leadership experience in the energy, mining and environmental industries. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic visions, drive revenue growth, optimize operational efficiency, and build high-performing teams. Expertise in in financial management, market expansion, operational excellence. Seeking to leverage extensive leadership skills and business acumen to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

CANMAG Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2025

Chief Executive Officer | CanMag Industries | 2018 – Present

Strategic Growth:

  • Led the company through a period of rapid expansion,

increasing annual revenue from zero to $15M in

revenue over five years.

  • Spearheaded the development and execution of a

new market entry strategy, resulting in a 50%

increase in market share.

Operational Excellence:

  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes,

optimizing resource allocation and reducing operating costs by 20%.

  • Streamlined operational workflows, improving

efficiency and productivity across all departments.

  • Oversaw the successful integration of a key

acquisition, expanding the company's product

portfolio and market reach.

Leadership & Culture:

  • Cultivated a high-performance culture, fostering

innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement.

  • Recruited and led a strong executive team, driving

alignment and accountability across the organization.

  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Established strategic partnerships with key industry players, enhancing the company's competitive

position.

  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.

Sr. Mining & Energy Executive

Fortune 100 to High Growth Startups
09.1999 - 01.2025
  • Business acumen has been developed over a two-decade career in the Mining & Energy and Environmental Services sectors where he has held senior positions with multiple Fortune 100 companies including BHP and Shell
  • Prior to appointment as CEO of CANMAG Industries, held the positions of Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, SVP Business Development and VP Operations in a variety of organizations as well as Chief Executive Officer of a major Oil & Gas Industry Association
  • Extensive operations and field experience working as a Mine & Plant Superintendent and has a strong background in general management, finance and business development
  • Successful selling into proven markets as well as bringing new products and services to market
  • Experienced in high growth business environments, leading a multimillion-dollar Energy Services company to 300% revenue growth over a three-year period
  • Seasoned entrepreneur having participated in over half a dozen start-ups and turnarounds over the last decade
  • Active in the financing of major projects as an advisor to venture capital and private equity firms
  • Member of M&A and joint venture teams with total project values of over $7 billion

Education

MBA - Strategy & Finance

Queen's University, Kingston, ON
06.2002

Skills

  • Core Leadership and Strategic Skills:
    Strategic Thinking:
    The ability to envision the future, anticipate trends, and make decisions that align with long-term goals, including market analysis, scenario planning, and understanding the competitive landscape
  • Visionary Leadership:
    Crafting and communicating a compelling vision that inspires and motivates teams
    Setting a clear direction and fostering a culture of innovation
  • Decision-Making Under Pressure:
    Making sound and timely decisions, even in high-stress situations
    involving the gathering of information, assessing risks, and providing calm leadership
  • Financial Acumen:
    Understanding financial statements, managing budgets, and making sound financial decisions, ensuring the company's financial stability and growth
  • Technological literacy:
    Understanding how emerging technologies effect the business, and how to implement them

Accomplishments

  • Held a senior operational position in the ground breaking development of Canada's first diamond mine.
  • Senior Executive with a major Canadian oil producer, responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive business plan for a $3 billion upstream oil facility.
  • Managed operating budgets running into the hundreds of millions of dollars and has held divisional P&L responsibility for over $300 million in revenue.
  • Named by the National Post as one of the 12 most influential executives in the Alberta Oil Industry for collaborative work with industry and community stakeholders.

Certification

International Business & Global Leadership Certificate - Queen's University

Financial Modeling and Evaluation Certificate - MIT

AI Strategy & Implementation - Columbia University

Strategic Human Resources Certificate - Stanford University

Work Availability

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Timeline

Chief Executive Officer - CANMAG Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2025
Sr. Mining & Energy Executive - Fortune 100 to High Growth Startups
09.1999 - 01.2025
Queen's University - MBA, Strategy & Finance

Shell Canada President Award for Safety

Awarded annually for innovative solutions to workplace safety.

Motto

Think big. Get shit done. Have fun.

Shell Canada President Award for Safety

Awarded annually for innovative solutions in workplace safety.

Michael Glennon