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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    Cash flow management for Private Equity and Portcos
    • March 21, 2026

    Many companies do not fail from a lack of profitability—they fail when they run out of cash. In fact, businesses can operate for a long time without being profitable but will collapse the moment their cash reserves are depleted. Effective cash flow management is...

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    Aligning Buyer And Seller Expectations: The Role Of Working Capital Pegs In M&A
    • March 19, 2026

    When buying or selling a business, managing working capital is crucial for a successful deal. One important tool in this process is the working capital peg (“peg”) —a mutually agreed target level of working capital between the buyer and seller. The peg is essential...

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