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Frank Cianciulli - Chairman & CEO
Frank Cianciulli was born in Toronto, Ontario on November 29th, 1972. He holds a Bachelor in History and Political Science from York University (1997). Frank sits as President and CEO of The Streaming Network, the latest in a string of successful companies he has built from the ground up.
In 2001, with six years of conferencing expertise under his belt, Frank co-founded and established Enunciate Conferencing. By design, this company would not only provision traditional conferencing services, but would also introduce next generation conferencing and collaboration services in anticipation of future market demands. Enunciate started off with the single most fundamental conferencing product of that time (reservationless audio conferencing), perfected it and then proceeded to launch one successful product after another. Within less than five years, Enunciate launched nine collaboration products founded upon leading-edge technology and impeccable customer service. Enunciate has been ISO 9001-2000 certified since 2003 and was the 1st conferencing provider in the world to attain ISO Certification, setting the bar for other CSPs. In 2007, Enunciate was named one of the Top 20 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. Queen's School of Business and Hewitt Associates ranked companies according to survey results, which were based upon employee opinions, organization practices and perspectives of the organizations' leadership teams. In addition, Frank was named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40tm for 2006, which was presented by Caldwell Partners International and officially announced by the Global and Mail. He also received the 2007 New Generation Business Excellence Award from the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Toronto. Frank took the spotlight in Partners, the official Italian Chamber of Commerce. To read the article and see what Frank Cianciulli had to say, Click Here
In 2006, Frank Cianciulli, won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Emerging Entrepreneur - Ontario), in recognition of his extraordinary success at innovation, company development, financial performance, and personal commitment to his businesses and his community. In 2004 and 2005 Enunciate was listed as one of Profit Magazine's "Hot 50" Canadian companies.
With the intention of replicating Enunciate's success, Frank founded Peoplesource Staffing Solutions. Peoplesource opened its doors in September 2003 and quickly put its expansion plan into motion. In three short years Peoplesource has grown from one branch office to six and has increased its gross revenue by over 300%. Peoplesource provides technology, engineering, finance, clerical and industrial staffing as well as on-site workforce management services. Peoplesource is one of the fastest growing recruiting firms in Canada and has placed on Profit Magazine's "Hot 50" List in both 2006 and 2007- the maximum amount of times to be considered. Early 2009 Peoplesource was honored to receive The Best Workplaces 2009 award, ranking 9th in all of Canada. This award is based on the internal workings of an organization whereby trust and comradery are the determining criteria. Most recently PROFIT Magazine declared Peoplesource the Fastest Growing Staffing Company in Canada as per the PROFIT 100 and opening yet another branch in Burlington during the summer of ’09, Frank has duplicated the success Enunciate shared and is confident in further expansion.
Four short months after the launch of Peoplesource, Frank co-founded One Connect in January 2004. One Connect provisions business-class VoIP services to the Canadian market and currently serves 19 regions in the GTA. In June of 2004, he then proceeded to co-found Momentum Conferencing. Momentum Conferencing is a key conferencing player in Western Canada and the U.S., offering audio, video and web conferencing, as well as residential and commercial VoIP services. In 2006, Frank also became shareholder and Chairman of Healthscreen Solutions (MDU-TSX), a medical services company. Under Frank's guidance as Chairman, Healthscreen earned the #1 spot on Profit Magazines "Hot 50" in 2007.
One of Frank's newer ventures is the founding of The Streaming Network, launched in September 2006. The Streaming Network is a next-generation communications company that provides web streaming, hosting and distribution, IP video, and video email services. Its immediate focus is on the North American market with plans to expand into Europe, Australia and the Pacific Rim in the near future.
Frank’s newest business venture has begun with long time friend Luciano DiMatteo, founding the wireless communications provider, Wish Mobile. Frank’s aspiration for his new company lies in becoming Bell Mobility’s largest and most successful dealer in the country.
Recent Accomplishments:
Frank’s recent personal accomplishment was being selected as a recipient of the Bryden Alumni Award through the York University Alumni Association. The alumnus of York University distinguishes themselves by redefining what it means to succeed. Each year, York University celebrates alumni who have attained extraordinary achievements and made remarkable contributions to York and to their communities by presenting them with Bryden Alumni Awards. Frank earned the 'One To Watch' award. This award is presented to a York University alumnus for remarkable professional and community accomplishments early in their career.
Frank most prestigious win to date was the announcement of Peoplesource being selected as a Regional Finalist in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies program is the country’s leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million.
Frank is a serial entrepreneur, looking to invest in, acquire or spin off companies with the potential to surpass the competition and set new and/or higher expectations in the marketplace. He has been a member of the Entrepreneur's Organization (EO) since April 2005 and is also active in promoting business education at university levels through workshops and seminars. Frank also serves on the Dean's Advisory Board of York University and is director of the Entrepreneur's Organizations Accelerator Program aimed at helping CEO's of companies of less than $1 million in revenue grow to the next level. Frank spends a significant amount of his time on these initiatives and on charitable causes realizing the importance of giving back to the community.
Frank is a role model to all entrepreneurs and business owners. His life examples teach us to follow our dreams, no matter how great!
Teri Scott - President
Teri graduated from McMaster University and began her career in Social Work for a government funded organization in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. After working for the organization for a few short years, Teri realized that helping people and networking came natural to her, and although the role was rewarding, she was looking for what she later realized was a career that would allow her to explore her entrepreneurial spirit.
Realizing that Social Work wasn't her true calling, Teri decided to further her education and gain credibility in Human Resources by obtaining her degree in Human Resource Management. After a few years in the corporate world as a Human Resource Manager, Teri quickly learned that her passion was in recruitment, and decided she needed a role that would allow her to learn and perfect her skill set. In the four years prior to joining Peoplesource, Teri worked with the largest privately held human resource consulting firm in North America- learning the fundamental basics of the Staffing Industry, and ultimately putting into place key elements that she learned throughout her earlier roles; the importance of loyalty, customer service and fostering relationships.
In 2007 with an exceptional team behind her she successfully launched a start up staffing business into the Tri-city area, establishing two offices in Cambridge and Kitchener/Waterloo. In 2008, the company was recognized by Profit Magazine as the 25th fastest growing company in Canada and the fastest growing Human Resources Consulting Firm in the country. In 2009 she used the same philosophy on a larger scale and began overseeing all of the six Peoplesource offices; creating infrastructure, cohesiveness and a desire to exceed her customers' expectations. Celebrating success with her clients and continuing to build lasting and rewarding relationships has always been the most satisfying aspect of the role for Teri.
In 2010, Teri was promoted to President and Co-Owner of Peoplesource, working alongside of Frank, Teri was able to continue to promote his vision of creating a recruitment firm with an entrepreneurial approach. Peoplesource has been honoured with several amazing achievements but for Teri she is most proud to have received The Best Workplaces 2009 award, ranking 9th in all of Canada. This award is based on the internal workings of an organization whereby trust and integrity are the determining criteria. Teri vows to never compromise values, to lead Peoplesource in creative thinking, fresh ideas and unique experiences making the recruitment process enjoyable and successful at all levels.
Roy Booth, CA - Chief Financial Officer
Roy comes to the Wish Group as an accomplished corporate finance professional with 3 years of accounting, and 5 years of M&A, restructuring and distressed transaction experience in New York City.
Starting his professional career in 2003 in assurance services with KPMG in Victoria, BC, Roy obtained significant experience as field team leader for many audits ranging from U.S. public companies to owner managed businesses. Roy also gained exposure to Corporate and Personal tax planning during his tenure at the Victoria office.
In 2006 Roy transferred to the M&A group of KPMG in New York City serving as a manager for both private equity and strategic clients. Roy's transaction experience includes historic financial due diligence, vendor due diligence, forecast and projection analysis, quality of earnings and working capital review, as well as IPO assistance.
In 2008 Roy joined as a Director in the Corporate Finance group of FTI Consulting in New York City. At FTI Roy advised clients through distressed situations by analyzing and monitoring operations, assessing sponsor plans/projections, modeling go-forward operations and plans. In addition, Roy led multi-discipline deal teams through buy-side financial due diligence engagements for distressed and high growth, opportunistic private equity acquisitions.
Roy holds a B.A. in accounting and a business management financial services diploma from Vancouver Island University. Roy is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Mark Dawson – Director of Talent and Development
With over a decade of successful experience within the Staffing and Search industry Mark holds the role of Director Talent & Development for Peoplesource.
After attending the Honours BA program at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University, Mark cut his teeth in a B2B business development role with a national, video distribution firm. Mark's consultative sales style and unique ability to understand the disparate needs of diverse business ensured he was within the top three consultants for each of his three years with the firm.
Mark then engaged in a successful start-up venture within the financial services sector, where he was responsible for overseeing operations, sales and eventual acquisition by a national competitor.
In 2000, Mark launched his career in the search and staffing industry. Partnering with a boutique, technical services, search firm he learned the industry from a number of veterans and it was love at first search.
In 2002, Mark joined an international, billion dollar, human resource and staffing organization. During his five years with the firm, Mark was instrumental in increasing contract sales by over eight times and the professional search business by over five times. Mark was recognized on numerous occasions for his consultative approach to client development and candidate search.
Mark joined Peoplesource in 2007, as a Professional Search Consultant and has held the titles of Professional Search Supervisor, Manager of Professional Solutions and is currently Director Talent and Development.
Stano Gioia - director of Contract Services
Stano Gioia came to Peoplesource 3 years ago and has spent the last 10 years working for various multi-national staffing firms.
Stano who hails from Sault Ste. Marie, is a graduate of Algoma University. He spent the first portion of his career in social services- working with troubled teens and young offenders. Looking for a new challenge, he turned to staffing. He quickly proved that his passion for putting the customer first was the right approach to growing and maintaining a customer base.
Throughout his career, Stano has been Sales Rep, a Branch Manager and was recently promoted to Director of Contract Sales for Peoplesource.
While he loves his work, he could be found most weekends volunteering as a ball hockey or T-ball coach in the Cambridge area.
