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Michael McLaughlin

Thornbury,ON

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record as President & CEO of Quadrant Communications Inc., excelling in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced corporate fundraising and compliance, while fostering organizational growth. Adept at crisis management and data-driven decision making, driving impactful results in the luxury cosmetic industry, consumer product industry and charitable organizations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

President & CEO

Quadrant Communications Inc.
Aurora, Ontario
06.1991 - Current

Chief Executive Officer role overseeing national and international distribution organization within luxury cosmetic and fragrance industry (Quadrant Cosmetics Corp.)

  • Maintained effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the organization's activities.
  • Led the strategic planning and initiatives.
  • Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
  • Monitored legislative changes that could affect the organization's operations or funding sources.
  • Responsible for overseeing the corporations financing and banking arrangements.

Chair of the Board

Look Good Feel Better Foundation
Toronto, Ontario
06.2012 - 06.2016
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance corporate fundraising and long term financing.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Managed communication between the Board of Directors and executive staff members.

Chair of The Board

Personal Care Association of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
06.2009 - 06.2012
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Provided guidance on strategic planning initiatives for long-term growth opportunities.
  • Facilitated collaborative discussion among Board members during meetings to promote consensus-based decision making.
  • Established performance metrics to monitor progress towards organizational goals.
  • Ensured compliance with legal requirements relating to corporate governance practices.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing And Economics

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, None
04-1972

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Financial analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Corporate governance
  • Public relations
  • Team leadership
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Organizational restructuring
  • Performance metrics
  • Crisis management
  • Data-driven decision making

Affiliations

  • dedicated to my wife, children and family
  • enthusiastic fly fisher,golfer and skier
  • Ho Model railroad builder
  • Reading fiction and love the theatre, arts, movies.
  • Food and wine enthusiast

Timeline

Chair of the Board

Look Good Feel Better Foundation
06.2012 - 06.2016

Chair of The Board

Personal Care Association of Canada
06.2009 - 06.2012

President & CEO

Quadrant Communications Inc.
06.1991 - Current

Bachelor of Business - Marketing And Economics

University of British Columbia
Michael McLaughlin