Highlights
Bob MacBean is a seasoned insightful hands-on financial executive, team builder, and business leader with international market development skills. Experienced in reporting to, advising or being a member of public and private for-profit company Boards as well as not-for-profit Boards. At the board level, he has dealt with governance, audit, executive and ownership transition, and the evaluation of strategic alternative issues. He has raised 10’s of millions for early-stage and troubled companies, guided them through cultural change, and designed, implemented and managed strategies for driving scalable growth and profitability to maximize their growth potential. Bob has very well-rounded industry experience including ESG, Sustainable, Renewable, Cleantech, Alternative Energy, and Green Power, all fitting into the Circular Economy. As well, he has worked with, built or sold Internet of Things (IoT), SaaS, Software Development, and Multimedia Content companies, along with Mechanical Contractors, Architectural practices, retail jewelry, and garment design & manufacturing organizations. In addition, he has helped build and manage Investment Banking and Venture Capital organizations as an officer of those organizations.
Current Board Seats
BANDER INDUSTRIES INC. – REGINA SASKATCHEWAN March 10, 2024 – Present
Bob serves as Executive Chairman on this bio-based company that addresses three global issues—plastic pollution, food waste, and water contamination by producing a liquid edible coating that reduces food spoilage. It does this by protecting against bacteria, mold, and other pathogens found in food products.
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE INTERNATIONAL INC. – WHITBY ONTARIO November 2013 – Present
EWS is a Publicly traded company on the TSXV (Trading Symbol – EWS) using their proven, patented technologies to convert End-of-Life tires into valuable by-products such as reclaimed carbon black, steel, oil and syngas. The company has an asset light revenue model which generates margins for desigining installing and commissioning plants and then receiving recurring revenue for the life of the plant from royalty payments. During part of this period Bob also served as CFO and then CEO.
BLUEROVER INC. – CAMBRIDGE ONTARIO March 2021 – Present
BLUEROVER has developed a cloud based agile, secure, AI enabled IoT platform for commercial grade applications. blueRover offers IoT as a service. Its IoT platform is a Wireless Remote Monitoring Service that uses Data to incent corrective action to change behaviour. The company’s market focus is Cold Chain Storage for the food and drug industry. The revenue modle is recurring monthly income. Bob also serves as a fractional CFO.
EDE CAPITAL INC. – TORONTO ONTARIO June 29, 2022 – Present
EDE is a registered Portfolio Manager and Investment Fund Manager with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), and an Exempt Market Dealer with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC).
Investment Services – Portfolios are constructed with a strong focus on the Canadian metals and mining sector, and the rest of the portfolio is divided between biomedical healthcare, energy, and technology.
Transaction Services – Provide Private Placement, M&A and Project Financing services for companies within all sectors of the natural resource industry.
Previous Board Positions
- Planswell is a financial services company that leverages a proprietary artificial intelligence system to provide clients with the best possible financial planning advice and automated optimization of their financial assets.
- Kaajenga is a virtual private social network (VPSN) for a variety of vertical markets and an online video platform (OVP)
- Energy Advantage is an independent global energy and environmental services company
- Modern Niagara Group of Companies (large mechanical contractor). Facilitated the merger of Niagara Mechanical and Modern Mechanical to create one of Canada’s largest firms in this field. Then served on the Board for four years.
- Halazone Technologies (TSXV) – Divisions now sold off to independent buyers.
- Incotel Communication Systems Ltd. (largest independent interconnect company in Quebec until purchased by Group Videotron)
- North American Society for Corporate Planning (now known as The Strategic Leadership Forum)
- UNICEF Ontario (Vice Chairman)
- Various junior publicly traded mining exploration companies
- Junior Achievement – Sudbury
- Taoist Tai Chi Society – Burlington
Education
Bob’s educational background includes an MBA from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering. He is a Certified Management Accountant (CPA, CMA) and an active member of professional organizations like Financial Executives International (FEI) and the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
Character: Bob MacBean exemplifies integrity and resilience as a financial executive, consistently driving ethical decision-making and fostering trust through his leadership.
Knowledge: Bob leverages his deep industry knowledge and financial skills to drive sustainable growth and innovation across global markets.
Strategic: Bob demonstrates visionary leadership by orchestrating transformative initiatives that optimize operational efficiency and capitalize on emerging market trends, ensuring long-term strategic success.
Communication: Bob excels in effectively articulating complex financial strategies and technological innovations, fostering collaboration and alignment among stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
