Robert J. Morrow, CA


Background Summary

A Chartered Accountant with traditional work experience (accounting, auditing, treasury and tax) in Canada, the US, Australia and Europe. The past 23 years has involved a progressive growth in leadership responsibilities while spearheading growth initiatives, with successful acquisitions ranging from $0.5 mil to $345 million in size, building and leading a supply chain team that grew from 3 to 25 people in an organization that grew from $200 million (7 sites) to $1.3 billion (31 sites) and leading many change management activities throughout the organization.
Extensive experience in negotiating contracts and subsequently building corporate relationships. These agreements include partnerships, P&S, and long term supply agreements with small to large corporate suppliers including, for example; OPG, American Electric Power, Progress Energy, CPR, Caraustar and CSL.

Work Experience

Innogyps (Internationally recognized gypsum consulting firm, Hamilton, Ontario)
Partner (2013-present)
CertainTeed Corporation (Leading global gypsum manufacturer owned by Saint-Gobain)
VP Corporate Development (Corporate) (2007-2009)
VP Supply Chain Management (Gypsum) (1998-2007)
Corporate Planning Manager (Gypsum) (1988-1997)
Ernst & Young (Global Advisory, Audit, Mergers, Financial Services, Accounting)

Audit Senior (1980-1986)

Affiliations / Education / Training

Chartered Accountant – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting & Finance – University of Manitoba
Tailored Business Certificate – INSEAD

Specialties

- Business Strategy Development
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Building an Organization
- Managing the Supply Chain


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