Richard Cooper
Vice President, J.D. Power and Associates - Canada.
As the Vice President, Canada for J.D. Power and Associates. Mr. Cooper is responsible for the growth and operations of the company's Canadian business.
Mr. Cooper has more than 25 years of experience in advertising, marketing and marketing research positions in Canada, the United States and South Africa. He was instrumental in establishing J.D. Power and Associates' office in Canada in 1996 and has managed the growth of the business ever since.
Prior to joining J.D. Power and Associates, Mr. Cooper worked with companies such as Ogilvy & Mather, ComQuest Research (a division of BBM Bureau of Broadcast Measurement), Needham Harper, and ISL International Surveys (part of the NPD Group).
Mr. Cooper received a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pretoria and an honours degree in psychology from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is a Certified Marketing Research Professional, recognized by the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association of Canada
Jim Brown
Managing Director, Americas, Silverback Media Corp.
Mr. Brown is in charge of the strategic direction and tactical execution of mobile marketing initiatives in North America of Silverback Media Corp., global e-marketing company with operations in Toronto, Paris, London, Miami and Los Angeles. He is a co-founder of the Toronto chapter of Mobile Monday a global, mobile industry-focused association with the goal of fostering the growth of the wireless industry, as well as of Voice Courier Mobile Inc., one of Canada's leading mobile application and aggregation companies.
A noted presenter and panelist at industry symposiums such as the CTIA Wireless Conference and the Yankee Group SMS Forum, Mr. Brown complements his practical industry experience with a Masters of Science degree in Telecommunications and Network Management.
Martin Jeffery
EVP, Silverback CRM.
Mr. Jeffery''s 30 years of marketing & specialized communications experience has spanned both the agency & client side. As such, he was the Director of Promotion & Direct Marketing at Chiat/Day Advertising, Assistant General Manager, Retail Marketing at CIBC and Vice President, Retail Marketing at ScotiaBank. He has also created or redesigned loyalty programs for Holt Renfrew, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, CIBC, Scotia Bank, Golf Town, and Carnegie Hall. He has served on the CMA's Executive Committee of the eMarketing Council and has acted as a senior judge at the CMA's RSVP Marketing Awards.
Jude Smiley
CEO, Rainmakers Inc.
Ms. Smiley has worked over 15 years in the world of branding, marketing and sales for companies across industries that include financial services, manufacturing, communications, IT and advertising. She is a published author, with a new book to be launched this year by a national publisher, and a speaker on topics including The Brand Called YOU, Rainmaking for Success, Networking for Career Advancement, and Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs.
She is the Past President of The Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs. As the youngest president to ever be elected, Jude held a board position for six years and has advised and counseled women entrepreneurs in the growth and development of their businesses. She also serves on the marketing committee for the TIAW - The International Alliance of Women and is the Chair of STEP AHEAD, a national women's mentoring program.
Clients: Erikson Consumer Electronics, AT&T Canada, Mercedes Benz Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, Telus, etc.
Edward Medeiros
Managing Director, Global Cash & Liquidity Management at Scotiabank / VP of Treasury, Scotia Bank
Edward Medeiros graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.Com
and subsequently earned his CA designation working at Price Waterhouse.
He is also President and Founder of Metamorphic, an Inspiration Corporation, specializing in maximizing human potential.
Mr. Medeiros is also a Life Coach, a published author and an accomplished business speaker.
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