About
As a passionate lifelong learner and believer of constant reinvention, Gord brings his broad range of global leadership experience to Scaling Up. Recognized for his expertise in Sales Performance, Marketing, Leadership Development, Training, Product Development and Management Consulting, Gord will skillfully work in partnership with you to help maximize growth and drive revenue through your organization.
Thriving on a challenge, Gord has always jumped at opportunities to move outside his comfort zone. He is driven by his 3 personal pillars – learn something new, have fun, make money. He has collaborated on many start-ups as well as run several of his own businesses. He is passionate about growing companies and sees Scaling Up as a natural fit. Your success is his goal, mission and reward!
Passionate about young talent, Gord is a Professor at Seneca College Graduate School where he works and inspires students from all over the world.
As Canadian Practice Director for RAIN Group, Gord has worked with dozens of North American organizations to train and empower their sales teams to unleash their sales potential and drive revenue. In addition, he runs his own consulting firm, ALTA Consulting, coaching business leaders to drive profitable growth.
As your Gazelle Coach, Gord’s wide range of experience, sound judgment, and practical experience will help you tackle your toughest challenges and inspire your team to get to the next level.

Professional Highlights
Certified Gazelles Coach
• Partner/Founder of ALTA Consulting
• Canadian Practice Director at RAIN Group
• Managing Partner at Stratus360
• Partner at Ideaca
• Grew from start-up to $60 million revenue
- Fastest Growing Companies in Canada - 3 years
- Canada’s Top 50 Great Places to Work - 4 years in a row
- Acquired by Hitachi
• Published in the BC Business Journal
• Guest speaker for Toronto Board of Trade, Global Telecom Conference, SAP Sapphire, and Business America Radio
• Professor at York University, Centennial College, Seneca College Graduate School.
• Finalist in the Kaufman Venture Capitalist Program
• Sits on the Board of Directors for several companies
• Board of Directors – Community Soccer Club
• Successfully grew and sold 2 retail franchises

Personal Highlights
Based in Toronto, ON and Collingwood, ON
• Married for 28 years
• His “after hours” life revolves around 2 kids (Rachel and Ryan), 2 dogs (Darcy and Kooper) and 2 sports (soccer and hockey)
• Passionate youth soccer and hockey coach
• Hobbies include cycling, skiing, kayaking, golf, travel, wine and the stock market

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Coaching Regions
Canada - Atlantic Region
Canada - Central Canada
Canada - Prairie Provinces
Canada - North
Canada - West Coast

Industry of Expertise
Banking/Real Estate
Coaching/Business Consulting
Computer/IT/Software Development
Creative/Design
Education/Training
Engineering
Human Resources/Training/Dev.
Insurance
Legal Services
Mfg./Production/Ops.
Marketing
Retail