Advisors
G ordon R. Cunningham is the Current Trustee and Chairman of Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (and a member of their governance and compensation committee). Former Founder and President and then Vice-Chair of Cumberland Private Wealth Management Corp. Former President and Chief Executive Officer of London Life Insurance Canada, one of Canada’s largest insurers. Gordon plays a key role as an advisor on financial and business development matters
L uis Padilla is former President, Merchandising, Marketing, Design and Product Development at Sears, Canada. Former EVP, Marshall Fields and SVP, Target and helped to migrate significant retail brands through massive top and bottom line growth. Helped grow these three iconic brands to multi billion dollar businesses. Luis plays a pivotal role as an advisor with much experience at all levels of retail fashion.
T om Wright is a former President and CEO of Salomon North America (SNA) - the premier snowsports brand in the world and before that, President of Adidas Canada. Widely respected as the Commissioner of the Canadian Football League from 2002 – 2006, Tom is currently Director of Operations for UFC Canada and was responsible for the largest event in UFC history, held in Toronto in April of 2011. For retailcommon Tom plays an integral role as an advisor on business development, branding and client management.