David Aello
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Aello was appointed to the Board of Directors on June 2, 2003. Mr. Aello brings many years of experience in business, having successfully built and grown both manufacturing and service businesses. Mr. Aello currently owns six (6) companies, all in the manufacturing, distribution, and financial services industries. With over 45 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur, Mr. Aello has been instrumental in the on-going strategic positioning of the Company. Mr. Aello is also a director of The William Osler Hospital Foundation.
David O.A. Aiello, CA
Director
David Aiello is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Synergex Corporation. Originally founded in 1987, David has been instrumental in raising the bar in the logistics, distribution, and supply chain management industry in Canada. For over 20 years, David has played a key role in Synergex’ operations and he is a pioneer in providing integrated logistics services within Canada. His hands-on leadership style has been a catalyst for Synergex’ diversified growth and expansion.
David has led Synergex’ progression from a privately held company to a publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. He has revolutionized supply chain management in Canada by making strategic investments in innovation, and developing value-added products through the use of emerging technologies. This unique and proven business model has resulted in the Company’s expansion into other global markets such as Mexico and in Latin America.
David is a graduate from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and holds a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Aside from being a brilliant entrepreneur, David also has a significant background in biomedical sciences, information technology, and corporate law. David’s intuitive business sense and ethics has positioned him as a visionary, a leader, and a masterful strategist. David is also fluent in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
John L. Smith
Corporate Secretary
John was appointed as the Corporation’s Corporate Secretary and Senior Vice-President on June 16, 2004 and from August 19, 2003 until such date he was the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation. John was elected to the Board of Directors on September 11, 2003. Mr. Smith also served as President of two of the Corporation’s operating companies (Lumberman’s Credit Bureau Limited and Canada Bonded Attorney & Legal Directory, Limited). John brings over 20 years of experience in the Canadian financial services sector, having held executive management positions with both domestic and foreign financial institutions in their commercial, asset-based lending and retail units. Mr. Smith held various positions with the Laurentian Bank of Canada, ABN AMRO Bank Canada N.V., North American Trust, HSBC Bank Canada including Senior Vice-President, Commercial Banking; Senior Vice-President, Credit; and Vice-President, Asset Based Lending; during the period of August 1980 to August 2003.
Thomas Davidson Jr.
Director
Mr. Davidson was elected to the Board of Directors on June 28, 2000. Mr. Davidson is currently Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of Nisim International Inc., an international hair and skin care manufacturer. Mr. Davidson is also principal owner of Quarry Hill Foundry Supplies Inc., a manufacturer of supplies for the foundry and casting industry. Mr. Davidson also holds directorship positions with Quarry Hill Partners, Clemmer Technologies Inc., Nu-Tech Precision Metals and the Young Presidents Organization. Mr. Davidson graduated with a B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from Michigan State University in 1981.
Dr. Neil E. Fleshner
Director
Dr. Fleshner was elected to the Board of Directors on December 5, 2005. Dr. Fleshner is an Associate
Professor of the University of Toronto and is a practising medical doctor at Princess Margaret Hospital. Before joining Princess Margaret Hospital he was practising at Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre since 1997. Dr. Fleshner is a well-published scholar, and has significant administrative experience and strong leadership skills. He currently holds a number of appointments including: Head Division of Urology, University Health Network, Toronto; Research Head, Department of Surgical Oncology, University Health Network Toronto; and Head, Genitourinary Cancer Site Group, Princess Margaret Hospital.
Philip W. Walton
Director
Mr. Walton was appointed to the Board of Directors on August 24, 2006. Mr. Walton is the principal of
Delta Capital Consultants, providing financial management services to small and medium size businesses. He has over 35 years of commercial financing experience. Prior to 2004, he was a Partner, Senior Vice-President and Director with KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. Prior to 1994 he was Senior Vice-President of North American Trust, serving as a member of the Senior Management Group, the Credit Committee and the Asset/Liability Committee. Prior to 1989, Mr. Walton was Senior Vice-President at Roynat Inc., managing the regional Merchant Banking portfolio in Ontario. Mr. Walton has a Business degree (Honours) for the University of British Columbia. Mr. Walton is on the Board of Directors for CAMH Foundation and serves as the Vice Chair of their finance committee.
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