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Glen Tennison In 60 Seconds...
Glen is a seasoned CFO with over 25 years of executive experience leading financial strategy, growth execution, and transaction readiness for high-growth, privately held, and publicly traded companies across Canada, U.S., and U.K. A former founder and public company executive, Glen brings a pragmatic and entrepreneurial mindset to every engagement, balancing hands-on financial leadership with strategic advisory. He has raised over $70 million in capital, led more than 15 M&A transactions, and successfully exited multiple businesses, including a TSX-listed company sold to Fairfax Financial. Glen’s strength lies in unlocking value through operational discipline, robust financial modelling, and dynamic cash flow management. Whether scaling for growth or preparing for exit, Glen is a trusted advisor to owners, boards, and investors seeking clarity, confidence, and control.
Specialist Skills
M&A Specialist
Manages end-to-end deal execution, from sourcing through integration
Raising Funds
Proven ability to secure over $70M in capital from private, public, and alternative markets
Business Planning
Aligns operational plans with financial strategy to optimize liquidity, drive sustainable growth, and enable informed decision-making
Budgeting & Forecasting
Develops robust, driver-based models to enhance strategic planning, enable scenario analysis, and track performance effectively
Exit Planning
Provides strategic insights on growth planning, succession, and preparing for business sale or exit.
Track Record Highlights
- Served as CFO through start-up, growth, public listing (RTO), and sale of Pethealth Inc. (TSX:PTZ) to Fairfax Financial
- Raised over $70M from private, public, and alternative markets to support M&A and working capital needs
- Led 12 acquisitions, overseeing due diligence, deal structuring, and seamless post-acquisition integration
- Restructured and stabilized distressed companies, positioning them for successful divestiture
- Achieved 40%+ growth in UK operations via targeted post-M&A strategy execution
- Built and developed high-performing finance teams across manufacturing, distribution, and retail sectors
Sector Experience
- Manufacturing: Food and other consumables
- Distribution: Consumer Products
- Retail: Consumer Products
- Technology: SaaS, Data Services, and IP Monetization
- Film and Television: Production and Distribution
- Insurance: Property & Casualty (Managing General Agency)
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