Derek Mather

Derek assisted in organizing the first AceTech Symposium in 1993 and, shortly thereafter, was appointed AceTech's Executive Director, a post he held until his retirement from the AceTech management group in 1999."

A graduate in Business from McGill University in 1954, Derek's career has included several years with the Investment Department of the Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada in Montreal and London, England, followed by a career in venture capital, first with Canadian Enterprise Development Corp.(CED), which he helped to create, and then as founding President and CEO of Vencap Equities Alberta Ltd. in Edmonton.

While with CED, Derek was appointed President and CEO of a troubled investment, Westmills Carpets Ltd. of Calgary, which he assisted to return to profitable operations."

Derek is currently a Principal of the Osborne Group, Canada's leading firm of interim executives. As well he serves Science World of BC as a member of its Equity Committee and is a Partner of BC Technology Social Venture Partners. In 2002 he was appointed a director of CityXpress Corp.

Derek enjoys working with the managements of rapidly growing technology companies where his skills and experience can add value.

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