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Five-time #ABMTop50 winner Joseph Hickey (ROCK Networks) played a pivitol role in driving significant projects that expand access to high-speed internet in underserved areas. Says Hickey, “It is not just about high-speed internet; it is about creating sustainable communities.”

Co-founders of CoLab, Jeremy Andrews and Adam Keating, raised a successful Series A financing round in 2021. This is their fifth #ABMTop50 CEO award win.

The 2024 CEO of the Year is Greg Roberts. In the past three years, Greg’s company MB International Brands has seen an annual revenue increase of 268% and direct employment (non-franchise) increase 198%. “The future is about worker quality of life.”

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Stephen Winter presents the 2024 Stewart McKelvey Innovator of the Year award to Dr. Karen Cross. Dr. Cross and the MIMOSA Diagnostics Diagnostics team has created a pocket-sized wound imaging platform with the potential to save billions of dollars and countless lives.

Her determination to build the fintech sector in Atlantic Canada empowered Lori Weir to transform an idea into a thriving tech company—Four Eyes Financial. Under her leadership, the company has grown to over 52 employees and increased revenue by 145% since 2021. #ABMTop50

Leading one of the most ambitious healthcare initiatives in Atlantic Canada in the last 20 years, Paul Young is a passionate advocate for systemic change with healthcare. He views pushing boundaries as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Congratulations, Paul!

In just 18 months, Florian Villaumé led techNL through transformational changes that have resulted in the successful launch of two of the biggest projects in the organization’s history. This is Villaumé’s second #ABMTop50 CEO win.

Since its creation 10+ years ago, Symplicity Designs helped over 500 businesses and institutions acrss the country. Founding Partner and CEO, Matt Symes credits the success to their business culture. “Our client relationships go beyond transactions—they’re true partnerships.”

First-time #ABMTop50 winner Kevin Toth has made Fox Harb'r Resort one of Canada’s premier destination resorts. Starting with the addition of a world-class conference center, Toth is now overseeing work to expand the resort’s golf courses.

Dr. Lesley Steele’s impact on veterninary care is growing, and her use of AI tech and a full-time wellness practitioner underscores Steele Veterinary Group’s resilience and commitment to excellence. Congratulations Dr. Steele on your first #ABMTop50 win.

Working in an industry on high alert for food contamination and product recalls, Trevor Spinney’s focus on the sanitary design of equipment and operations has been critical to CMP’s success. #FutureFocusedLeadership #ABMTop50

Sue Stanfield saw a gap in the market and followed her intuition. Now with six stores across NS and NB, Take It Outside and The Trail Shop retail stores employ over 50 people and generate more than $5 million in annual revenue. This is Stanfield’s 2nd #ABMTop50 win.

There’s nothing like a global pandemic to push a food security non-profit to its limits. Joshua Smee and Food First NL launched Community Food Helpline to share info across NL and help flow almost $1 million to 100+ service organizations. Congratulations Josh Smee! #ABMTop50

When other provincial Heart & Stroke Foundations amalgamated as one national entity, Heart&Stroke NB | Coeur+AVC NB CEO Kurtis Sisk chose to stay autonoumous. This decision allowed them the freedom to develop new programs and keep all donations in NB. This is Kurtis Sisk’s third #ABMTop50 win.

A leader who dares to see far and go further, Mel Simmonds is the CEO of two innovative companies in dissimilar lines of business. Both Keto Newfs and The Shed~PowerHouse are challenging the norms of both industries. This is Mel Simmonds first #ABMTop50 win.

For Dean Shea, building businesses is a passion. Having launched eight successful companies over his 18 year career, it’s evident this serial entrepreneur has the Midas touch. Congratulations on your fifth #ABMTop50 CEO win.

Greg Roberts’ MB International Brands is growing at a rapid rate. In 3 years, annual revenues have grown by 268% and are on track to double again by 2026. “The best practices developed in [NL] are working across Canada and will work around the world.”

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#ABMTop50 CEO award winner Greg Poirier attributes CloudKettle's success to its people, “We will continue to invest in our people and our company so that we attract and retain top talent.” Well done, Greg!

Since taking over East Coast Mortgage Brokers three years ago, Leslie Penney and Deanne Whelan have doubled their team and expanded from NL into NS. Winners of the 2022 Cdn. Mortgage Awards Brokerage of the Year, this unstoppable duo are now #ABMTop50 CEO award winners. Congratulations!