Areas of Expertise
  • Business transformation
  • Restructuring and turnaround
  • Integration
  • Growth strategy
  • M&A transaction support
Education
  • BCom- University of Toronto

Dean is the chair of Sapling’s Advisory Council, and a financial adviser to entrepreneurs and significant investors. Formerly, he was a Senior Tax Partner at PWC and he earned his Bachelor of Commerce at University of Toronto.

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  • Net Debt Analysis: Where Buyers and Sellers Diverge on Definitions
    • July 8, 2026

    For M&A transactions structured on a cash-free, debt-free basis, a net debt analysis helps buyers and sellers understand how the agreed enterprise value translates into the actual equity value paid at closing. Since enterprise value assumes the business is transferred without excess cash or...

  • 2026 ACG Atlanta DealSource
    • June 24, 2026
    • September 10, 2025

    Event Description: Sapling Financial Consultants was proud to sponsor ACG Atlanta’s DealSource 2026 at Truist Park. This premier event brought together investment banks, private equity firms, and select lenders for pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings, creating valuable opportunities to build relationships and explore new deals. The event...

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