about

Founder & Entrepreneur

  • Established The Tendler Group in 2002, a premier custom medical market research agency.

  • Successfully led the company to acquisition by IntrinsiQ LLC (Accel-KKR) in 2007, ensuring a seamless leadership transition until 2010.

  • Recognized Subject Matter Expert in Oncology, having partnered with 35 Canadian Oncology brands across 20 tumor types to shape industry-defining insights and strategies.

Strategic Advisor & Marketing Innovator

  • Instrumental in the development and launch of multiple Oncology blockbuster pharmaceutical products.

  • Designed go-to-market strategies for leading global pharmaceutical companies, driving commercial success.

Specialized Advisory Board Services (Oncology-Focused)

  • Launched Advisory Board services in 2022; since then, delivered 20 virtual and in-person sessions across key oncology meetings (ASCO, ASCO GU, ASCO GI, CUA) in Canada and the US, spanning multiple tumour types.

  • Leverage deep oncology expertise to chair and moderate complex advisory boards, ensuring focused discussions and high-quality, actionable insights

Board Leadership & Governance

  • Knight Therapeutics (TSX: GUD) (2014–2020): Served as Independent Board Director, Audit Committee Member, and Chair of Compensation, Corporate Governance & Nominating Committees.

  • Provided board leadership for multiple privately held firms.

  • ProMontreal Entrepreneurs (2007–2023): Executive Committee Member, selection committee leader, and mentor to emerging entrepreneurs.

Mentorship & Industry Recognition

  • 2016 Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Mentorship Award – Quebec Region.

  • Actively mentors industry professionals and entrepreneurs, shaping the next generation of business leaders.

Education & Executive Training

  • Master’s in International Management – University of Maryland.

  • Financial Management Certificate – Cornell University.