Business: We develop and produce TV series and films.
Education: Juris Doctor, Queen’s University (2010)
Biggest business achievement: Financing the TV series Frontier with a global rights sale to Netflix in 2015.
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Biggest obstacle overcome: Convincing Bell Media and Netflix to co-finance Frontier despite the fact that they are fierce competitors.
Biggest influence: My grandfather, John Sylvain. He taught me how to be a gentleman.
Most important lesson I’ve learned in business: That even the biggest obstacles or challenges have solutions.
First job: Camp counsellor at Ottawa Athletic Club
Advice I’d give the younger me: Don’t fear failure.
Favourite pastime: Playing road hockey with my children.
I’m currently reading: The Dead Celebrities Club by Susan Swan
Favourite movie: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Favourite song: 1901 by Phoenix
Favourite Ottawa sports team: Ottawa Senators
Favourite local summer event: Ottawa Bluesfest
