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"We have worn the shoes of senior executives, entrepreneurs, and consultants: we focus on adding value through best-of-class process, intellectual depth, and creativity."

Randall Craig, President,
Pinetree Advisors

Member, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers

Senior Management

RANDALL CRAIG

Randall CraigRandall Craig is the President of Pinetree Advisors. He has founded several successful start-ups, held a long-time position at a "big-four" firm, and was an executive at an American public company. Client focus is Professional Service Firms, Publishing/Media, Education, and Not-for-Profits  His body of knowledge spans from strategy, to web/social media, through to career planning/human capital management.

Randall is the author of numerous books, including Leaving the Mother Ship, The Working Resume, the best-seller Personal Balance Sheet, Online PR and Social Media for Experts, and the upcoming Social Media for Business.  He is a frequent contributor to magazines, and is a sought-after speaker. He has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, and has been profiled in all national media. He lectures at the Schulich School of Business, and writes a weekly column on the Monster career site.

He lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife and three children. Outside of the working day, Randall spends his time reading books, writing music, cycling, and practicing martial arts. He is President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Toronto Chapter, and is a member of the Association of Career Professionals International. He holds an HBA, CFA, MBA, CMC, and a Black Belt in Karate. More at www.LinkedIn.com/in/RandallCraig.
 

LARRY GOLDBERG

Larry GoldbergLarry Goldberg advises on corporate strategy for Pinetree Advisors. Larry has founded several successful startups, including three successful IPOs, and has provided strategic counseling to organizations in Africa, Europe and the United States. Clients have included a wide range of organizations, including a major US Federal agency, several leading Insurance companies, and a number of entrepreneurial companies. Larry has also been an executive at a US public company.

Larry is a published author, a frequent contributor to magazines, and speaks at IT industry conferences; he is the Co-chair of the Business Rules Symposium, and the Editorial Director of The Business Rule Newsletter.

He lives in Cary, North Carolina with his wife, and close to his two - soon to be three - grandchildren. Larry is also a Managing Partner of Knowledge Partners International, and a Board Director of Explore! Creative Learning Centers, Inc.
 

DESPINA ZANGANAS

Despina ZanganasDespina Zanganas is the Creative Director at Pinetree Advisors. She has successfully led the creative team at several agencies where she utilized her skills and experience as Creative Director. She has been working with Randall for the last nine years.

Client work includes Stikeman Elliott LLP, Akin Gump, MDS Capital, Mellon Bank, and several other professional service firms.  Despina creative-directed major projects for clients including The Peel District School Board, McMaster University, The Globe and Mail, Thomas Cook Financial Services, Nestle, McGraw-Hill, New Brunswick Power, and approximately 50 others.

Despina holds both a diploma in Graphic Design and the RGD designation.

ASHISH MALIK

Ashish MalikAshish Malik advises on social media strategy, web strategy, project management, and leads Pinetree Advisors' Outsourcing practice.  He has five years experience working with the world's largest IT services firms providing solutions to Fortune 500 clients.

Notable client work has included Nortel Networks (R & D, Enterprise/Wireless Sales operations),  American Express (Campaign Management, Marketing Resource Management and Enterprise Marketing), Stikeman Elliot (Social Media), SpeechScience International (Web strategy), and the Peel District School Board (Outsourcing/Project management).

Ashish is an Engineer and is currently completing his MBA at the Schulich School of Business, at York University.

 

 

 

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