Marjan Yazdanpanah, M.Sc.A.
President & Chief Executive Officer

Marjan Yazdanpanah is Founder, President, and CEO of Groupe Vega C.B.I. Ms. Yazdanpanah has incorporated more than years of work and research experience in Biomedical Instrumentation and Clinical Engineering Consulting to provide these services to the Health Care Industry. As a bi-lingual technology executive her interests in Technology Evaluation and Planning have allowed her exposure and influence with the European and North American business environment.

Prior to founding Groupe Vega C.B.I., Ms. Yazdanpanah has served as Director and Manager of Biomedical Engineering teams at Montreal Children's Hospital.

Maurice H. Lacerte, CHE,
Vice-President Business Development

Maurice H. Lacerte is an accomplished consultant, chief executive, director, and vice-president with three decades of experience in the health care industry. Serving as Vice-President Business Development for Groupe Vega C.B.I. since 2001, Mr. Lacerte provides leadership and vision in developing service offerings tailored to our client's needs and expanding our impact on both the health care and private sector industries. As well, Mr. Lacerte provides expertise in organizational and managerial skills and planning, political sensitivities, and change management and facilitation.

Prior to joining Groupe Vega C.B.I., Mr. Lacerte served as Executive Director, Chief Executive, Corporate Facilitator, and Regional Operations Manager at several public and private sector health care and service management organizations.

Mr. Lacerte, a certified member of the Canadian College of Health Service Executives, served as Chairman of the Southwestern Ontario Chapter.

Timothy J. Zakutney, M.H.Sc., P.Ing.
Chief Technology Officer

Timothy J. Zakutney is an accomplished director, manager, and consultant for clinical and biomedical engineering. An extensive background in information technology and its application in research and clinical settings, Mr. Zakutney provides leadership and guidance surrounding technology issues for Groupe Vega C.B.I. and their clients.

Mr. Zakutney has served as Director and Manager of Biomedical Engineering teams at two major hospitals in Canada. As a system development consultant, Mr. Zakutney has developed and implemented software systems for several University and HealthCare research programs.

A Professional Engineer with a specialty in Systems Design from the University of Waterloo along with a Masters in Heath Science in Clinical Engineering from the University of Toronto, Mr. Zakutney has a broad range of experience in the application of engineering and management principles and technology development in the medical arena. Mr. Zakutney holds appointments as Treasurer, Canadian Medical & Biological Engineering Society, and Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Medical Devices used in the Cardiovascular System for Health Canada. Mr. Zakutney has also provided consultation to both Health Canada and the Office of the Auditor General of Canada.

Kim Greenwood, CET, CBET
Chief Asset Management Officer

Kim Greenwood is an accomplished director, manager, and consultant for clinical and biomedical engineering. An extensive background in medical technology management, Mr. Greenwood provides leadership and guidance surrounding technology planning and management issues for Groupe Vega C.B.I. and their clients.

Mr. Greenwood has served as Director and Manager of Biomedical Engineering teams at several major hospitals in Canada.

Mr. Greenwood is a certified member of the Ontario Association for Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists and the International Certification Committee for Clinical Engineering and Biomedical Technology.