Smith School of Business At Queen's University

As part of the program advisory board, I work with my fellow board members to ensure that the program is delivering learning that is current, up to date, and relevant to current business needs. Our board provides support and advice to other academic programs, assists in the development of additional content and identifies best practice standards.  We serve as ambassadors to the programs, providing a connection while facilitating the exchange of information and ideas with industry peers and multiple global bluechip companies. 
   
☛ SPECIALTIES: 
Analytics | Leadership | Strategy Executive | Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence | AI | Digital Supply Chain | MBA | Speaker | Loyalty Program Specialist | Motivational Business Speaker | Future Technology Advocate & Speaker | Digital | Research | Speaker | Keynote Speaker

Advisory Board - Master of Management Analytics & Master of Management Artificial Intelligence

International Institute for Analytics

The International Institute for Analytics (IIA) is the authority on analytics maturity and best practices. Co-founded by Tom Davenport and CEO Jack Phillips, IIA works across a breadth of industries to uncover actionable insights from its network of analytics practitioners, industry experts and faculty.  IIA are the leading source of expertise for companies making the transition to data-driven decision-making and advanced analytics, offering four unbiased, client-oriented services designed to help organizations across the entire analytics lifecycle from ideation, through strategy and planning to operationalization.

IIA's Research and Advisory Network provides clients with access to the largest network of independent analytics expertise, allowing them to apply real practitioner insights against initiatives, projects and problems.

As a Senior Executive and Advisory Associate, I help companies and organizations in North America and Europe improve their bottom-line, building analytic presence, creating pricing, and analytic models through insights and recommendations which support decision making by integrating primary and secondary research and analysis, using multiple data sources and relevant proven methodologies. 

Through planning, analytics research, evaluation and data strategy, I assist in the creation and implementation of yearly strategic plans.  Build and sustain Business Improvement (SBI) and programs, including creating a new performance management strategy for optimum results. 

My goal is to be a trusted partner and to mentor and modernize the overall analytic environment, based on my evaluation of the client's business and technical requirements.  


☛ SPECIALTIES:
Analytics | Leadership | Strategy Executive | Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence | AI | Digital Supply Chain | MBA | Speaker | Loyalty Program Specialist | Motivational Business Speaker | Future Technology Advocate & Speaker | Digital | Data Science | AML  | Speaker | Keynote Speaker

Faculty & Advisory 

Loblaw Companies Limited

☛ Head of Enterprise Business Information Competency Centre (BICC) @Loblaw,  Canada's largest retail company:

Responsible for enabling revenue growth, operational efficiency & risk avoidance through data innovation, data strategy, data monetization, data governance.

☛ Scope included: Customer Loyalty & Analytics, Digital Channels, Pharmacy & Healthcare, Retail Product & HR data.

Analytics Lead COE, analytics strategy, and drove culture change, executive alignment and adoption, and key technology investments.

☛ Led the creation and development of the inaugural Loblaw Analytics Certificate program, in partnership with Queens University Analytics- to-date, 70+ Loblaw colleagues have completed the program.

☛ SPECIALTIES:
Analytics | Leadership | Strategy Executive | Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence | AI | Digital Supply Chain | MBA | Speaker | Loyalty Program Specialist | Motivational Business Speaker | Future Technology Advocate & Speaker | Digital | Supply Chain / FP&A | Speaker | Keynote Speaker

Senior Director Finance, Enterprise Business Information Competency Centre  & Loyalty

☛ Led the financial reporting, planning and analysis function for the $1B+ Loblaw Distribution and Supply Chain business

Led the creation of 5-year Financial Plan ensuring division alignment and supported the strategic plan including conducting sensitivity analyses to determine impact of changes to underlying assumptions on annual and strategic plan.

☛ Successful collaboration with Senior Operators across 20+ distribution sites for Warehouse, Transportation, and Replenishment – including external third-party providers.

Presented financial results and forecasts to Senior Management.

☛ Lead the FP&A team in providing financial support of the Total Supply Chain business through detailed, insightful commentary on financial results and forecasts; ensuring the Operations teams and Senior Management are connected to the financial processes and the division's financial performance; achievement of consistent 2-3% forecast accuracy rate.

☛Managed the long-range planning process for the Supply Chain business.

Standardized the financial reporting and forecasting process across the network; resulting in efficiencies with various financial and analytical processes.

Financial lead for network transition projects.

☛ SPECIALTIES:
Analytics | Leadership | Strategy Executive | Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence | AI | Digital Supply Chain | MBA | Speaker | Loyalty Program Specialist | Motivational Business Speaker | Future Technology Advocate & Speaker | Digital | Supply Chain / FP&A | Speaker | Keynote Speaker

Senior Director FP&A, Supply Chain, Central Analytics, Loblaw Digtial, Customs

Support colleague engagement and development.
 
☛ Consistently achieved team engagement survey scores well above the business’ national average.

Providing members with opportunities and exposure to areas within Supply Chain that are outside their normal scope of duties.

☛ Maintain a strong relationship with all team members, through open and honest communication based on mutual respect.

Several mentoring relationships within the organization; succession planning.

Director,  Financial Planning & Analysis, Supply Chain, E-Commerce, TMS 

Supply Chain Management Inc. (a Division of DHL/Exel)

Exel is a North America 3PL leader, providing customer-focused supply chain solutions, resources and expertise. With a range of solutions that include: consulting, design, integrated information management, e-commerce support, and warehousing and distribution services. With more than 40,000 associates, 80 million square feet of warehouse space and annual revenue of over $4.5 billion, Exel is delivering value across the supply chain for several of the world’s largest and well-known brands

Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

FANUC Robotics

FANUC America Corporation provides the most complete range of industrial automation equipment including robots, CNCs and motion control systems. FANUC’s innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize efficiency, reliability and profitability. Markets served include: Aerospace, Agriculture, Assembly, Automation, Automotive, Construction, Education, Energy, Fabricating, Food, General Motion Control, Machine Tool, Material Handling, Material Removal, Medical, Metal Fabrication, Metalforming, Mold & Die and Woodworking.

Advisor

#1 Most Followed Voice in AI Business (1.5M) | Leading AI Entrepreneur & Advisor | Former Amazon, IBM | LinkedIn Top Voice | @alliekmiller on Instagram, X, TikTok

AI isn’t magic. It’s method.

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I'm Achille Ettorre.
TEDx speaker. Advisor to C-suite leaders.
Author of The Digital Advantage.

I help senior leaders turn AI into ROI.
Not dashboards. Not prototypes.
Actual outcomes.

Where it started:
I scaled a gritty equipment rental company into a process-driven, tech-enabled business.
It taught me how transformation really works — from the inside out.

That experience grounds my approach today:
From back office to boardroom, I’ve helped Fortune 500s, retailers, universities, and governments design AI and data strategies that get traction — not just talk.

What I believe:
AI doesn’t fix broken processes. It exposes them.

Clean data beats big data.

Strategic alignment always outperforms automation.

How I help decision-makers:
✅ Keynotes on AI, analytics & transformation

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Who I’ve worked with:
Clients include DHL, Walmart, Loblaw, top grad schools, and multiple government agencies.
I sit on advisory boards, speak globally, and collaborate with forward-thinking execs building the future — not chasing trends.

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Achille Ettorre, MBA

Kazeem (Kaz) Jaffer, CPA, CA, MBA

Finalyze CFO

I started Finalyze with the objective of bringing institutional quality finance solutions to mid-market real estate investors, developers, investment funds, and business owners.

Whether you are buying your first rental property, a seasoned developer, or launching your first investment fund we are here to support you in crushing your goals!

We offer accounting, tax, financial analysis, and CFO advisory services. Our clients build a monthly service plan or project based support based upon their needs.

Learn more at www.FinalyzeCFO.com or contact us at Info@FinalyzeCFO.com.

Principal and Founder

Westcliff Asset Management

Westcliff’s unique Learn,Invest, and Manage approach helps real estate investors build wealth and invest passively.

Our team has deep expertise in real estate investments, asset management, property operations, development, and real estate finance.

Reach out today for a complimentary consultation at 647-799-2264 or on the web at www.Westcliffam.com

Partner, Finance and Co-Founder

Waverley Corporate Financial Services Ltd.

Registered as a Dealing Representative for Private Alternative Investments in Canada working with Waverley Corporate Finance as the registered Exempt Market Dealer (EMD).

Dealing Representative

Forum Asset Management

Oversaw all aspects of accounting, finance, liquidity, tax, external reporting, technology, debt compliance, and investment fund administration for Forum’s real estate business which includes ground-up real estate development and the REIIF real estate investment portfolio.

Vice-President Finance, Real Estate and Head of Finance Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF)

Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield Asset Services provides full service commercial real estate services to our investor clients. We leverage our firm’s global capabilities to provide industry leading real estate solutions for our clients. 

In my role as SVP of the business, I provided executive leadership for functional areas of the business including operations, asset management, technology, HR, and the robust client accounting offering. 

My role was to build a world-class operating platform and organization to scale the business for growth while delivering superior client service.

Senior Vice-President, Asset Services Canada

Venterra Realty

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Venterra, my role was to oversee all finance aspects of our $3B business operations including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, strategic planning, equity partner investor relations, debt management, capex, finance technology, HR, payroll, benefits, and all accounting functions.

I was heavily involved in the acquisition, disposition, and refinancing of our industry leading US multi-family portfolio. 

My team provided finance support and analysis to senior leadership, property operations, construction, acquisitions, and our development businesses. 

At the core of my mandate was developing our team members, finance leaders, and fostering a culture of excellence, technology, and innovation throughout our Canadian head office.

Vice-President of Accounting Operations

Manage a team of 20+ finance professionals supporting the company's industry leading US multi-family residential real estate portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Drive finance process transformation and technology solutions across the company.
2. Support investor and lender reporting & analysis including evaluating portfolio performance.
3. Develop team member capabilities including direct managers who oversee property financial analysis, budgeting, corporate, capex, and related accounting functions. 
4. Partner with the executive team, operations, and IT to deliver financial solutions to support business needs.

Senior Director - Accounting and Finance

BGIS

Key achievements include:
- M&A integration and Global expansion
- Budgeting / Planning / Forecasting for the Global business 
- Management reporting and analysis re-development and improved P&L financials
- Driver-based forecasting and planning in Vena CPM solution 
- Oracle ERP implementation and system conversions 
- IFRS and SOX conversion
- Supporting Brookfield public offerings
- Continuous process improvement and productivity across multiple areas
- Built a high performance finance team and culture 

Managed a large finance team with primary responsibility for the following areas:

1. FP&A and Management Reporting 
- Board of Directors, Legal Entity and Management Reporting
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Strategic Planning & Forecasting
- Ad-hoc Analysis for Senior Management
- Working Capital Management (Accounts Receivable, Unbilled, Accruals...)
- Capital Budgeting, Governance, and Business Case Support

2. Corporate Accounting Operations
- G/L Architecture, Oracle Project Accounting standards, and Chart of Accounts
- Corporate Departmental Expense and Budget Management
- Income and VAT Tax Compliance
- Treasury and Cash Management
- Payroll Accounting & Costing

3. Controllership & Internal Controls
- Lead Balance Sheet reviews across all Business Units to drive consistency in account reconciliations and timely financial issue resolution 
- Develop and enforce Accounting Policy in accordance with IFRS and Canadian ASPE standards
- Drive Revenue Recognition consistency across the business
- Managed all audits across the company (External, Internal, CRA, CSAE 3416...)
- Drive Continuous Process Improvement

Corporate Controller

GE Healthcare

Negotiate and partner with the commercial sales force in deal structuring and strategic initiatives to drive favourable revenue recognition and financial results

Responsible for the financial close process, statutory reporting, account reconciliations, SoX, and underlying controls / processes for GE Healthcare Canada.

Oversight over financial reporting, commercial contracting, revenue recognition, inventory, payables, intercompany transactions, warranty, statutory reporting, IPP Compliance, VAT, hedging, and receivables / bad debt.  Research accounting issues and ensure entity compliance in accordance with US GAAP and Canadian ASPE standards

Drive policy (commercial and compliance) adoption across the business to ensure consistency with Global GE and GEHC policies. Partner with operations and key cross functional stakeholders to enhance business processes, controls, and drive efficiency / quality across the organization.

Manage a team of 4 Finance professionals

Controller - GE Healthcare Canada

Partnered with commercial leadership in deal structuring of customer contracts across multiple lines of business for GE Healthcare Canada. Drive process efficiency partnering with operations, finance, and product/commercial teams.

Research and resolution of complex finance and accounting issues in US GAAP working with Americas and Global Controllership. Supported process impacting financial reporting and analysis including account reconciliations across areas such as Deferred Revenue, Deferred COGS, and liabilities.

Commercial Controller - GE Healthcare Canada

Sun Microsystems

Partnered with Revenue Controller on analysis of long-term and complex sales contracts to ensure appropriate treatment in accordance with US GAAP for Deferred Revenue, COGS, and related Customer-Based Reserves.

Supported period end close by preparing closing journal entries, account reconciliations, and leading issue resolution in Cash Management, Deferred Revenue / COGS, Receivables, Payables, Accruals, Hedging, and Foreign Currency Translation/Revaluation. Automated existing manual processes driving increased accuracy, reduced manual effort, and speed in financial execution.

Project Consultant, General Accounting

Bell Canada

Led a department of two Managers performing forecasting, planning, and financial analysis of P&L, cash flow, inventory, headcount, demand capital, and related metrics for the Bell TV business unit (formerly Bell ExpressVU).

Partnered with senior management in delivering ad-hoc analysis including modeling new package pricing, challenging financial forecasting models, and working with Controllers group on financial accounting issues and controls assessment.

Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (Bell TV, formerly ExpressVU)

Managed the Benefits Realization Council (BRC) - a governance body overseeing the Supply Services cost savings program across Bell Canada. The group led cost savings, cost avoidance, and spend rationalization projects to reduce cost across the company.

Provided opertaional finance support to the Procurement, Carrier Sourcing, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Fleet teams to develop cost savings targets,business case reviews, ROI analysis for capital funding, and partnering with BU Finance Directors in savings realization (opex and capex).

Associate Director, Finance - Supply Services

Leading Finalyze, my firm specializes in bringing institutional-quality finance solutions to mid-market real estate investors and developers. Our services span finance, accounting, and tax—key areas where I leverage my CPA and CA credentials to provide robust support and guidance. At Westcliff Asset Management, my role as Partner further solidifies my commitment to excellence in real estate financial management.

With a strong foundation, I've honed skills in investment fund administration and real estate development finance. These experiences inform my current mission: to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes. My expertise in tax accounting underpins a strategic approach to planning, raising, and managing finances, ensuring our clients' success in their real estate ventures.

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