Executive Profiles

Ossama AbouZeid PhD, MBA,
P. Eng

Ossama has spent over 35 years in senior executive positions in a wide variety of industries. Most recently, Ossama was the President and CEO of a Winnipeg-based global leader in the manufacturing of alternate fuel delivery systems.

Prior to that, Ossama was the President and CFO of a publicly traded company manufacturing heavy agricultural equipment, and was the CFO of a manufacturer and retailer of modern furniture.

Ossama spent 23 years in the construction industry in Canada, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, delivering numerous large-scale infrastructure projects and grain-handling facilities.

Ossama brings a wealth of experience in corporate governance, strategic planning, risk management, human resources management and financial relationships.

Ossama has served on and chaired several boards in Canada and abroad.

Murray Grant B.Sc. Engineering, CMC

Murray has over 30 years of senior management experience in sales, marketing, business and product development with large multinational companies.

Murray has held executive positions with two F500 companies and several Manitoba-based firms, and has consulted with over 50 companies in telecommunications, IT, Aerospace, Manufacturing / Distribution, Industrial Automation, and Insurance industries.

Murray is well versed in high-performance quality management systems and has adapted them to sales and marketing. He is a graduate of the University of Manitoba with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Murray’s expertise in business development has enabled substantial revenue growth and several rewarding exits for owners of companies in telecommunications, aerospace and other industries.

Donald R. Keatch B.Comm. (Hons), CAP

Don has 40 years of senior operational and financial management in private industry. In his most recent assignment, Don led the turnaround and sale of a high-tech equipment manufacturer to private equity interests. Prior to that, he lead the building of a world-class composite manufacturing firm as partner and COO.

After graduating with a B. Comm. (Hons) from the University of Manitoba, and obtaining his CA, Don was the COO in the successful turnaround of a prominent steel fabricator. He also founded, managed and sold a local IT support firm.

Don has extensive experience with quality systems, ISO, inventory, lean management practices, supply chain management and ERP/MRP systems and conversions. Don has sat on several corporate, educational, industry and club boards over the past 40 years.