Director
Neil was appointed Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors for Groupe Distinction Inc. (GDI); upon closing the largest transaction in the history of the building services and facility maintenance industry in Canada, a key milestone in Omni's and Distinction's expansion strategies. GDI, the largest group of facility services companies in Canada, is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: GD).
Neil is also the Chief Executive Officer, of Omni Facility Services, responsible for its performance and strategic direction. During his career, Neil has developed and managed many operating companies focused on facilities and property management. His roles have included start-ups, strategic and operational planning, market development and re-structuring. Neil has earned the International TOBY Award, global recognition for his work on managing real estate assets.
Prior to Omni, Neil was Vice President, National Real Estate Services, affiliated with the largest Canadian owned insurance company. In 2006, Neil had successfully executed a management buyout of Omni and it’s companies. After graduating from Brock University, Neil continued graduate studies in environmental engineering and furthered his development through University of Western Ontario’s Strategic Leadership Program.
Neil is a lecturer with the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) and has published two real estate textbooks. Neil remains active, sitting on different Boards and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).