Corporate Governance

John F. Bulloch

John is the Founder and Past President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), an organization founded in 1971 that represents the interests of small and medium-sized Canadian owned enterprises. The Federation under Mr. Bulloch's leadership funded small business research at universities and community colleges across Canada and served as an advisor to Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers and Premiers on small business policy issues. He is an authority on a range of small business issues as a result of 25 years experience as a public policy advocate. He has often represented Canada at OECD conferences focusing on small business policy.

In 1981 John was honoured with a Fellowship from Ryerson Polytechnic University , and in 1987 was the recipient of the Distinguished Business Alumni Award from the University of Toronto and the Wilford L. White Fellowship from the International Council for Small Business - for leadership and commitment to small business throughout the world. In 1996, John Bulloch was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada .

To further his interest in small business after turning the CFIB over to his successor, John Bulloch founded the Learning Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises in 1995, which has since become Vubiz Ltd., where he serves as Chairman.

Jim Rapino

Jim comes to Vubiz from the Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he was Dean of Business and Ventures, and was responsible for a wide range of post secondary programs in the areas of international business, entrepreneurship, business, computer systems, aboriginal studies, human resources, marketing, hospitality and tourism and a Masters degree program in international business management.

Jim has spearheaded many entrepreneurial endeavours: he was the Founder and General Manager of the Northwest Enterprise Centre which is involved in the development and delivery of non-traditional education primarily aimed at assisting small business owners and starters; he launched the Centre of Entrepreneurship for the Northwest which is dedicated to promoting education, research and community awareness; as well as the Northern Ontario Marketplace, a center dedicated to improving the productivity of northern suppliers. Jim also developed and launched the Institute for Global Entrepreneurship and Electronic Commerce.

As President and CEO, Jim is responsible for the strategic direction, management and growth of Vubiz.

Paul Richards

Paul has a lifetime of experience in manufacturing and public service. He has had ownership and leadership roles in a number of family businesses engaged in the production of scientific glass and related products: Proscience Inc., Sci-Can Scientific Ltd, Proscience Inc./TechniGlass, Johns Scientific Inc. and others. He has served as a Foreign Service Officer and Trade Commissioner for the Government of Canada in Rio de Janeiro; as a Director of the Ontario Worker's Compensation Board, President of the Canadian Red Cross (Ontario Division), as a member of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Red Cross; and as a Trustee of the United Way of Metro Toronto. Mr. Richards is also an angel investor with a number of investments in small Canadian companies. He is a welcome asset to the Vubiz Board.

Michael Rapino

In August 2005, Michael Rapino was appointed to chief executive officer of Live Nation (http://www.livenation.com). He most recently held the position of CEO / President of Global Music for Clear Channel Music Group. Previously, Michael led Clear Channel Entertainment's London-based International Music division.

Canadian born Rapino worked at Labatt's Breweries of Canada for 10 years in various progressive marketing, and entertainment roles. While at Labatt's, Rapino was Director of Entertainment and Sports and worked closely with Labatt's owned Toronto Blue Jays and CPI, the largest concert promoter in Canada. He subsequently became head of Labatt Marketing brands.

Afterwards, Michael became a partner of Core Audience Entertainment - a leading concert promoter and entertainment marketing company in Canada. Core Audience Entertainment was acquired by Clear Channel Entertainment (then SFX) in 1999 creating SFX Canada. Vubiz welcomes Michael?s expertise to its Board.

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke was appointed President of Flexinfrastructure in January 2006. FlexInfrastructure is a multi billion dollar division of Flextronics, a $15.3 billion Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) corporation. Flextronics, with headquarters in Singapore and offices and factories around the globe, provides design, engineering and manufacturing services to a wide range of industries. Previously Michael was President of the Enclosures Division of Sanmina-SCI Corporation of San Jose California. And prior to this position, he was CEO of Devtek Electronic Packaging Systems which was acquired in 1999 by Samina-SCI Corporation.

Michael's 25 years experience is related to managing complex multi-location global organizations, and he brings this wealth of knowledge to the Vubiz Board.