Dalbir Bains
Professional Summary
Focused leader with proven track record of delivering investment results for equity and debt stakeholders. Proven and effective decision maker with significant experience in due diligence, financial modeling, investment reports, presentations to Boards. Proven success in building internal processes and systems to help companies move through the various stages of the growth cycle. Effective in business development – organic and inorganic. Built a lot of trust in my networks through my track record of returning capital gains to investors.
Work History
Cannabis Sector – Sr. Advisor/Consultant
11/2018 - 06/2019
-Working with senior leadership teams, developing all aspects of the business from start up to growth phase.
Amenity Health Care - Founder & CEO
Winnipeg, Manitoba
07/2013 - 05/2018
-Founded Amenity in July, 2013. Raised capital from equity and debt institutions. Hired leadership team. Executed the business plan. Exited the investment by selling to a private equity group (Torquest) with a 3x return on investment or C$100 m.
North West Company – Senior Vice President
Winnipeg, Manitoba
01/2008 - 10/2012
-Developed and implemented CEO/Board strategic planning process.
-Led the turn around of the company's fledgling business units. Improved
-EBITDA by C$5 million.
-Introduced governance practices designed to improve speed of execution and alignment with senior leadership, board and shareholders. Result: shareholder return 15% compounded annually with increasing dividend payout from-.
-Delivered on all P&L mandates and process and technology improvements while developing grade A team.
CanWest Global Communications Corp. - Vice President
Winnipeg, Manitoba
03/1997 - 06/2008
Led, as a VP, a number of cross functional departments:
Investor Relations Strategic Planning Investment Analysis
Internet Operations Business Development Acquisitions Integration
- Marksbridge Drive Linden Woods, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2J9
Skills
Strategy Analysis
Strategic Planning and Governance
Mergers & Acquisitions – involved in $5 billion of acquisitions of which Amenity involved $90 million.
Financial Analysis/modeling
Capital Raising
Business Development – driving growth for company – inorganic and organic.
Corporate Risk Management
Project Management
Presentations to Boards on Investments
Education
1997
Chartered Financial Analyst
2015
Certified Public Accountant (CPA - CMA)
1994
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Commerce (Major Finance)
Awards/Extracurricular
Future Leader of Manitoba – 2012
Numerous MVP awards in Soccer, Basketball, Badminton and Volleyball
Dean’s List in Final 2 Years of Commerce
United Way Campaign Committee Member
Board of Meals on Wheels
Past President of CFA Winnipeg and Board Member
Coaching Youth Soccer and Basketball
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