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Mr. Simon Bonk, Chief Research Officer and Director New Business Development is leading Telio’s approach to tackling the issues in prisons and rehab facilities with a distinctive strategy and steadfast leadership ability. Until February of 2022, when Simon joined Telio, he had spent his entire career in the Canadian Public Service, just short of 30 years. He worked in three large operational departments: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Correctional Service Canada (CSC). On his departure Simon was the Chief Information Officer for CSC. He had spent his final 6 years in this role prior to…

Starting a business can be a challenging and complex process, but with the right strategies, dedication, and perseverance, it can become a success. The first step is to identify a viable business idea and conduct thorough market research to determine its feasibility and potential demand. The next step is to create a solid business plan that outlines the vision, mission, goals, and strategies for the business. This plan should also include financial projections, marketing strategies, and operational plans. Once the plan is in place, securing adequate funding, hiring the right team, and developing a strong brand identity are essential for…

A Lot of people dreamt of being a businessman, but not everyone shares this aspiration. People have different interests, passions, and life goals that may not involve pursuing a career in business. Furthermore, being a successful businessman requires a specific set of skills, including strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage finances and people effectively. While these skills can be learned and developed over time, not everyone may have a natural aptitude for them or be interested in putting in the effort required to acquire them. When Habib was a young boy, he had aspirations of utilizing his…

Deepika Gupta is an Assistant Professor Corporate Strategy & Policy Area and Director Finance of Sec 8 Company of the Institute IIMV Foundation for Incubation Entrepreneurial Learning and Development (IIMV FIELD). She joined Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam in June 2018 as Assistant Professor in Strategy Area and it has been an enriching and exciting journey for her since then. Deepika graduated in Commerce from Mulund College of Commerce, Mumbai University and then completed Masters in Financial Services and Management from Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai University with First Rank. She cleared Chartered Accountancy exams in first…

Engineer, graduate of Telecom SudParis and the University of Michigan, Sami joined Telehouse in 2010 as a technical sales engineer. He lists his specialties as data center sales, evaluation and negotiation; data center site selection — which includes large-scale cloud computing and facility design. In 2014, he became head of the sales department in France before being appointed Deputy Director in charge of Marketing and Sales. His mission is now to lead the company as a CEO and accelerate Telehouse’s growth, helping the Group’s customers and prospects to improve their interconnection capabilities. Sami Slim brings to Telehouse a passion for…

Connecting At An Early Age Talent & Passion From an early age, I was passionate about learning and gifted with strong communication skills. Exposure to accelerated learning programs in high school advanced these abilities, as did an opportunity in college to serve as a young leader in a resident assistant role at the University of Connecticut. Being selected for a highly competitive summer internship in a consumer healthcare marketing firm where I learned about advertising and branding further set in motion my future path. Fascinated by science, I went to pharmacy school. I fell in love with how drugs worked…

Mr. Ron Cruse graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduation, he went to New York City where he found a job in the international shipping business. After seven years of handling two of the company’s largest clients in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, he founded his first business, Matrix International. Matrix quickly became a leader in developing world logistics across Africa & Asia. When the Soviet Union fell, he traveled in immediately and set up one of the first Russian-American joint ventures. From the new company operations that emerged, he became immersed in every major program…

Brent Kruel has been a healthcare executive since 2000. He graduated from the Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs as a distinguished graduate and served as a Medical Service Corps officer. Brent furthered his formal education by obtaining a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill which is the nation’s top school of public health.  While at UNC Chapple Hill, he was distinguished with dual honors in the Delta Omega and Alpha Epsilon Lambda honors societies. Brent has a long career in healthcare as an executive and in the last seven years…

Karen Simon is an admired women leader who is leading by example, aiming to impact the real estate business by exploring vast opportunities. She has been a mentor for women making their way into the sector for 30 years. Karen has truly secured a position for herself in the commercial real estate field. She has taken the field by storm and emerged as a fierce leader bringing a revolution. She is an inspiration to countless, and especially to all women who feel that some industries are not meant for women. Her journey is unconventional yet remarkable in every way. While…

Scott Graeff grew up in Riverview Park, PA and attended the University of Virginia, earning a BS in Commerce. However, before this, he served in the United States Army’s 3rd Infantry, “The Old Guard,” where he was Commander of the Relief at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery and a guard to the President of the United States during the Reagan Administration. This experience formed the foundation of his character. His military background contributed to the disciplined, intentional, and thoughtful planning and execution of his ideas to this day. Mr. Graeff originally joined a division of…