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Shawn Pearson

Executive CEO/Board Director specializing in SaaS platforms, turnarounds, and IPOs

Kognitiv CorporationWestern UniversitySan Diego, CA27 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Experience

Lead DirectorThe Producer Mezcal
Investment Committee MemberSeminole Tribe of Florida (SEMREF)
Board DirectorKognitiv Corporation · Jan 2022 – Present
President & CEOKognitiv Corporation · Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
President & CEOBluegreen Vacations Corporation · Jan 2017 – Jan 2020
Board DirectorBluegreen Vacations Corporation · Jan 2017 – Jan 2020
Chairman of the BoardRenin Corporation · Jan 2015 – Jan 2020
President & CEORenin Corporation · Jan 2015 – Jan 2017
President/CEO (Danby Canada, Danby USA, Danby Asia, Intirion Corp)The Danby Group · Jan 2014 – Jan 2015
Chairman of the Board, Danby AsiaDanby Asia · Jan 2011 – Jan 2015
Executive Vice PresidentThe Danby Group · Jan 2013 – Jan 2014
Vice President, Supply ChainThe Danby Group · Jan 2011 – Jan 2013
Vice President, Sales and MarketingThe Danby Group · Jan 2010 – Jan 2011
Project Lead, Corporate AcquisitionThe Danby Group · Jan 2009 – Jan 2010
Various Sales & Marketing roles in Canada and the U.S.The Danby Group · Jan 2002 – Jan 2009
Professional Baseball PlayerToronto Blue Jays Baseball Club · Jan 1999 – Jan 2002

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Education

Western Universitymaster, Business Administration (2012)

Skills

Strategic planningTeam buildingCoachingMentoringChange managementBudgetingP&L managementContract negotiationBusiness developmentSaaSCorporate strategyGo-to-market (GTM) strategyExecutive leadershipBoard governanceTalent management

Languages

English

Certifications

Executive Sales Management Certification (Schulich School of Business, York University)Walmart Retail Link Training CertificationSports management (business degree studies) - Old Dominion University

Memberships

  • Young Presidents Organization (Great Lakes Ontario Chapter)

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