Andrew Watts

Andrew Watts

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategic financial and operations consulting in a variety of industries. Scaled to 8 figures, have learned a lot through ups and downs as an entrepreneur and consultant including hyper growth, & turn arounds.

  • Education

    • Delta West Academy

      1994 - 1995
      High School, Private

      Graduated Honours with Distinctionhttps://www.deltawestacademy.ca/

    • The University of Calgary

      1995 - 2001
      BSc. Communications & Culture, and Geology

      Activities and Societies: Rundle Club Treasurer 2000/2001 (Geology student group) Two Rutherford Scholarships 1995.

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      2010 - 2012
      Entrepreneurial Masters Program Entrepreneurship

      The Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP) brings together 65 remarkable entrepreneurs – each a founder or co-founder of a company that grosses more than US$1 million, at the MIT Endicott House, located in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA.Hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), this unique, executive education-style program has been designed for three specific reasons:To identify and bring together the next generation of entrepreneurial giants— the next Bill Gates or Richard… Show more The Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP) brings together 65 remarkable entrepreneurs – each a founder or co-founder of a company that grosses more than US$1 million, at the MIT Endicott House, located in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA.Hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), this unique, executive education-style program has been designed for three specific reasons:To identify and bring together the next generation of entrepreneurial giants— the next Bill Gates or Richard Branson.To provide the kind of intense blending of practice and theory that is necessary to excel in this era and to do so in a format that fits your busy schedule.To offer this high-quality program at a price that is less than half the cost of comparable programs (All of our efforts go into quality programming and facilities, not fancy promotions).The focus is on leadership. The sessions are rigorous. We bring you the best, at a time when you need it, in a way that fits both your schedule. Show less

  • Experience

    • GenGreen Sustainable Energy

      Dec 2008 - now
      Director
    • Bandol Capital Corp.

      Mar 2011 - now
      Principal
    • Soderglen Consulting

      Jan 2025 - now
      Vice President of Business Development
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Gold Seal Certified, Project Managment

      Canadian Construction Association - Association canadienne de la construction
      Jan 2008
      View certificate certificate
    • Respect in Sport for Hockey Canada Activity Leaders

      Respect Group
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andrew Watts
      Profit100 2010, ranked 49th fastest growing company in Canada Profit Magazine Jun 2010 See 2009 same award
    • Awarded to Andrew Watts
      50 Fastest Growing Companies 2009 Alberta Venture Magazine Jan 2010 Ranked #1 in the over $20 million category - 50 Fastest Growing Companies 2009http://www.albertaventure.com/tocfull/january-2010/ http://albertaventure.com/?p=8016http://albertaventure.com/?p=6911&year=2010http://www.albertaventure.com/charts/the-fast-growth-50-2010/?year=2010
    • Awarded to Andrew Watts
      Small Business of the Year Award - 2009 & 2010 Calgary Chamber of Commerce & RBC Oct 2009 Calgary Chamber of Commerce - 2009 and 2010 Small Business of the Yearhttp://driveit.clickspace.com/ir/documents/b/f/5/Page165%20from%20BIC%20October09.pdf
    • Awarded to Andrew Watts
      Leaders of Tomorrow Business In Calgary Jul 2009 Leaders of Tomorrow is a program that recognizes people in the business community who have contributed to making Calgary the great city that it is, through their personal integrity, values, business initiatives, community involvement, innovation, and philanthropic activities. Leaders of Tomorrow individuals are owners and managers of successful private and public companies based in Calgary, and are the primary stakeholders responsible for the performance of their employees and company… Show more Leaders of Tomorrow is a program that recognizes people in the business community who have contributed to making Calgary the great city that it is, through their personal integrity, values, business initiatives, community involvement, innovation, and philanthropic activities. Leaders of Tomorrow individuals are owners and managers of successful private and public companies based in Calgary, and are the primary stakeholders responsible for the performance of their employees and company direction. Show less
    • Awarded to Andrew Watts
      Profit100 2009, ranked 47th fastest growing company in Canada Profit Magazine Jun 2009 The PROFIT 100 is Canada’s largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement. Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the PROFIT 200 profiles the country’s most successful growth companies in the Summer issue of PROFIT. You’ll be a real contender if your company has at least doubled its sales over the past five… Show more The PROFIT 100 is Canada’s largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement. Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the PROFIT 200 profiles the country’s most successful growth companies in the Summer issue of PROFIT. You’ll be a real contender if your company has at least doubled its sales over the past five years.http://list.profitguide.com/rankings/profit100/2010/DisplayProfile.aspx?profile=49http://www.wattsmech.com/ir/documents/7/4/d/Profit%20100%20article.pdf Show less
    • Awarded to Andrew Watts
      Top 40 Under 40 Avenue Magazine Jun 2009 Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2009http://www.avenuecalgary.com/top-40-under-40/item/andrew-wattsThe Avenue Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2009 Calgary has long been a city of entrepreneurs, dreamers, schemersand workaholics.The fact that for generations people have come here for an opportunity, to get ahead, to find their fortune, means Calgary has developed a culture that values ingenuity, mixed with a healthy dose of elbow grease.So what does… Show more Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2009http://www.avenuecalgary.com/top-40-under-40/item/andrew-wattsThe Avenue Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2009 Calgary has long been a city of entrepreneurs, dreamers, schemersand workaholics.The fact that for generations people have come here for an opportunity, to get ahead, to find their fortune, means Calgary has developed a culture that values ingenuity, mixed with a healthy dose of elbow grease.So what does it take to get to the top?Determination, hard work and more than a bit of luck, according to this year’s class of the Top 40 Under 40.Their work touches all aspects of life in this city, from government and community activism, to health and education, to the arts and culture and to energy and industry, not to mention law, finance and sport and recreation.We received more than 200 nominations for this year’s Top 40 Under 40. We narrowed that down to about 90 and sent those nominations to our judging panel of former Top 40s and local business experts.Our judges included Jim Button, Top 40 Class of 1999 and vice-president of marketing for Big Rock Breweries; Stephanie Felesky, community volunteer and corporate director; Steven Koles, Top 40 Class of 2008 and president and CEO of Hemisphere GPS; Lois Mitchell, chair of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and president of Amherst Consultants; Pommashea Noel-Bentley, Top 40 Class of 2005 and vice president of United Way Vancouver; and the editorial staff of Avenue.They went through the shortlist ranking, researching and debating until we narrowed the list. Show less
    • Awarded to Andrew Watts
      E&Y Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Prairies Regional Finalist 2009 and 2010 E&Y 2009 Earnst & Young Entrepreneur of the year, Regional Finalist 2009 and 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Sports Coach & Community Volunteer

      Issued by Redwood Meadows & Bragg Creek Communities on May 2016
      Redwood Meadows & Bragg Creek CommunitiesAssociated with Andrew Watts
    • Volunteer Board Member

      Issued by The Safe Haven Foundation of Canada on Jan 2007
      The Safe Haven Foundation of CanadaAssociated with Andrew Watts
    • Assisted in coordinating building upgrades

      Issued by Inn from the Cold on Jan 2008
      Inn from the ColdAssociated with Andrew Watts