He has more than 30 years of experience as a successful builder and operator of businesses, primarily focused on innovative financing products and solutions.

Prior to that, he spent 20 years as a pioneer and leader in the viatical and life settlements industry, the secondary market of life insurance in the U.S, where his leadership experience included selling and buying back a settlement provider, managing a subsidiary of NYSE-listed municipal bond insurer, and serving as the industry association president.

He attended York University.