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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