The CFN Partners wish to announce the following changes to the CFN team:

New Principal Associate, Socio-Economic & Industrial and Technological Benefits – Terry Lavineway

The Partners of CFN Consultants are pleased to announce that Terry Lavineway has been named as our Principal Associate, Socio-Economic & Industrial and Technological Benefits, effective October 21^st, 2024.

Terry joined CFN in 2018 following a lengthy career in the private sector helping clients achieve their Canadian business objectives at lower cost. Terry began helping Canadian companies access tax credits and government assistance to reduce the cost of their Canadian operations during engagements with E&Y and Welch LLP, as well as working as a consultant with PwC Canada and MNP, and serving as Manager, Industrial Strategy at Lockheed Martin Canada. Terry holds degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration from the University of Regina.

New Associate – David Scott

The Partners of CFN Consultants are pleased to announce that David Scott will be joining the CFN Consultants ITB practice on November 1^st, 2024.

With over 15 years of consulting experience across North America, David has carved a niche as a project manager, trainer, and continuous improvement expert. Since 2020, David has been involved in the ITB space, offering strategic counsel, training, and management support to a diverse global client base. Renowned for his ability to forge and maintain strong, long-term relationships, he has established a rapport with clients and key stakeholders.

Departing Associate – Laurie Delaney- Barry

It is with mixed emotions that the Partners of CFN Consultants announce that our inaugural Principal Associate, Socio-Economic & Industrial and Technological Benefits, Laurie Delaney-Barry, has left CFN Consultants to pursue a new opportunity as ITB Manager with GM Defense Canada.

After working as an IRB/ITB practitioner with various defence firms, Laurie joined CFN as an Associate in 2016, and was named our Principal Associate, Socio-Economic & Industrial and Technological Benefits, in 2022. We wish her great success in her new position.

Founded in 1983, CFN is Canada's leading consultancy specializing in aerospace, defence and public safety procurement. CFN's Partners and Associates have particular expertise in dealing with the Canadian Armed Forces and the departments and agencies of the Government of Canada that are involved in aerospace, defence and public safety procurement.

With experts in defence requirements, government procurement, contracting, Socio-Economic and Industrial and Technological Benefits (offsets), and the defence industry, CFN can assist your company to successfully engage with the federal government.  In this regard, CFN assists clients with their engagements with National Defence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, Canada's regional development agencies, the RCMP, and other departments and agencies.

For additional information, please contact:

Peter Studer

Managing Senior Partner

CFN Consultants

p[email protected]

613-410-3844

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