Senior Management

RANDALL CRAIG

Randall 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. Clients have included international financial institutions, public companies, non-profit associations, government, and a number of entrepreneurial companies.

Randall is a published author of several books, a frequent contributor to magazines, and an experienced public speaker. He has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, and has been profiled in all national media.

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 a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and the Association of Career Professionals International. He holds an HBA, CFA, MBA, and a Black Belt in karate.
 

LARRY GOLDBERG

Larry 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 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.

THERESA STRYBOS

Theresa Strybos provides administrative and logistical support for the team.  She has over ten years experience serving major organizations and not-for-profits.  In addition to her corporate expertise, she has earned her CHRP certification and is currently completing her Masters degree in HR Management.