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William Thomson is a managing partner of Mercana Growth Partners. Bill brings to Mercana a 30-year record of achievement completing turnarounds and sourcing private equity capital for emerging growth companies and providing critical guidance and advice to help steer businesses in though challenging situations towards positive growth. Prior to 2009, he was President of Thomson Associates Inc. and in his capacity held interim CEO positions for several companies in financial distress in a variety of different industries. Bill currently serves as a director for six private businesses; Electric Contacts Ltd, Han Wind Energy, Pure Med Spa, Summitt Energy Management, Wright Environmental Management Inc, and YTW Growth Capital Management Corp. As well, he serves on four public companies, including three based in China; Asia Bio Chem, China Armco Metals, China Automotive Systems Inc, Score Media. As a board advisor, Bill provides a wealth of knowledge in the areas of finance, leadership, strategic alliances, and corporate development and governance. He currently serves as audit committee chair for three public companies and is often called upon to provide expertise in the areas of corporate governance and compensation. Bill prides himself on his ability to deploy appropriate human and financial resources to promising situations in order to achieve success for partners and clients. He is a chartered accountant (in denial) and lives in Thornhill with his wife Janice.
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