Profile: Andrew Wilkes

Mr. Wilkes is an active Angel investor who looks for high-growth opportunities in traditional industries with a technological edge (including manufacturing and distribution, energy, water, financial services, and biotechnology). He is a partner in Management Initiatives Inc., a business advisory and investment firm located in Toronto, Ontario where he invests, mentors, raises capital and advises business owners and investment funds. Mr. Wilkes is the Chairman and a founding member of the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), and past-Chairman of the NACO Public Policy Committee. He is active on numerous Boards of Directors with private and public businesses (including capital pool company Software Growth) and volunteer organizations. Mr. Wilkes holds an MBA from the Ivey School of Business (1998 Dean's Honours List), a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and a Chartered Accountant designation. He is an active long distance runner having completed numerous half and full marathons – just recently completing the Boston Marathon in April 2008.