Nick Bontis (born May 27, 1969) is a Canadian academic, management consultant, professional keynote speaker, sports management executive and author. His research focuses on intellectual capital, knowledge management and organizational learning. Bontis is Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Chair of Strategic Management at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is also the Director of the Institute for Intellectual Capital Research a management consulting firm and research think-tank that specializes in conducting human capital diagnostic assessments for corporate and government clients. He is also Associate Editor of the Journal of Intellectual Capital and Chief Knowledge Officer of Knexa Solutions - the world's first knowledge exchange auction.Bontis résuméJournal of Intellectual CapitalKnexa - World's first knowledge exchange auction Academic Bontis is an award-winning tenured professor who teaches business strategy to undergraduates, knowledge management to MBAs, and advanced statistics to doctoral students. He is also the coordinator of the fourth year commerce capstone course. In 2007, he was recognized as the first professor ever to win three outstanding teaching awards simultaneously: undergraduate instructor of the year, MBA instructor of the year, and McMaster University instructor of the year. He also received the faculty researcher of the year award for the business school. Maclean’ s has rated him as one of McMaster ’ s most popular professors for six years in a row.McMaster Institute for Leadership, Innovation & Excellence in Teaching In 2007, Bontis was one of 38 professors nominated for the 2008 Ontario's Best Lecturer award.TVO Best Professor In February 2008, TVO announced that he was among the top ten finalists.TVO News Release In 2008, the OUSA (Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance) recognized Dr. Nick Bontis as the top university professor in the province. The official award citation read "OUSA would like to recognize Dr. Nick Bontis for having made a significant contribution to teaching excellence and for facilitating a positive learning experience for Ontario students".OUSA Daily News In 2009, Bontis was awarded the 3M National Teaching Fellowship,3M article in Hamilton Spectator an exclusive honour only bestowed upon the top university professors in Canada .CNW Canada Newswire He was also the OCUFA Teaching Award winner which is given to the top professors in Ontario.OCUFA Teaching Award Citation for Dr. Nick Bontis Management Consultant As a management consultant, Bontis advises organizational leaders on various strategic management issues. He is the Chief Data Scientist of Performitiv, a learning software organization.Bontis appointed Performitiv Chief Data Scientist He is also on the Advisory Board of several organizations including a variety of educational-based institutions designing and implementing executive development programs across the country.Bontis Fact Sheet He is on the Executive Board of Harvest Portfolios, an investment company based in Oakville, Ontario.Harvest Portfolios Executive Board He is a former member of the Board of Governors for Hillfield Strathallan College, an independent school located in Hamilton, Ontario.  Hillfield Strathallan College He is a former member of the Board of Governors for Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures program.Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures program Board of Governors He is Director of the Institute for Intellectual Capital Research, a management consulting firm that specializes in conducting human capital measurement diagnostics. In 2012, Bontis was elected as a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Soccer Association. Canadian Soccer Association Keynote Speaker As a professional keynote speaker, Bontis presents for a variety of industry, government and association audiences. His presentation topics typically focus on knowledge worker productivity, information bombardment and collaboration drawing from his research expertise surrounding the strategic management and measurement of an organization's intangible assets. He is represented exclusively in Canada by Speakers' Spotlight.Speakers' Spotlight - Dr. Nick Bontis - Leading Strategy & Management ExpertDr. Nick Bontis - Client Testimonials Media Bontis is in constant demand to express his opinion in the media, especially in television, radio and print. He has a regular recurring role on a CHCH-DT News segment entitled  Bontis on Business  during which he highlights the past week's business news.CHCH News - Bontis on Business Bontis wrote a weekly column in The Hamilton Spectator that appeared on Saturdays entitled  Bontis on Business  . He typically wrote articles that highlighted local entrepreneurs and new ventures.The Hamilton Spectator - Bontis on Business Sports Management Executive Bontis was appointed Co-Chair, of the Sport Organizing Committee for Men's and Women's Soccer at the 2015 Pan American Games.Hamilton Spectator - The PanAm dedicated dozen Bontis is currently serving his third term on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Soccer Association.CSA Board of Directors As Chair of the Strategic Management Committee, Bontis was responsible for formulating the CSA ’ s Strategic Plan entitled Leading a Soccer Nation  CSA Strategic Plan On May 6, 2017 Bontis was appointed Vice President of Canada Soccer.Hamilton climbs soccer ladder On May 7, 2018 he was re-elected Vice President .Ontario's Nick Bontis re-elected Canada Soccer Vice President On February 11, 2019 Bontis spearheaded Canada Soccer's launch of an updated version (2019 - 2021) of the Strategic Plan entitled Canada Soccer Nation. CSA Launches 2019-2021 Strategic Plan On November 21, 2020 Bontis was elected President of Canada Soccer.Dr. Nick Bontis elected Canada Soccer President Other interests Bontis is an avid athlete and musician. Bontis spent many years as a Euphonium player competing at various music festivals as a youth. He was also an active member of his high school's jazz ensemble, choir and orchestra. While at UWO, Nick played the Euphonium in the Symphonic Band for several years.%DIFDELCMD < %DIFDELCMD < %%% Bontis has played soccer competitively since childhood for a variety of premier clubs in Ontario (Scarborough Maple Leaf, Scarborough Azzurri, London City, London Portuguese, Dundas United, Hamilton Greek Olympic). He currently plays for Proto Stars (H&DOSL) and Schalke FC (H&D). He is a former winner of the Ontario Cup (five times) and represented Canada in a World Youth Cup tournament in Bremen, Germany in 1986. As a varsity soccer player at the University of Western Ontario, he was a multiple OUA all-star, leading goal scorer and team MVP. Bontis also received the Bronze W and the Purple Blanket Award as an outstanding dual athlete at UWO. He was a Canadian all-star and national silver medallist in the running long jump as a member of the UWO varsity track & field team.Western Mustang Athletics - Purple Blanket Winners Bontis was the head coach for the Hamilton Sparta 2003 boys soccer team. He has several years of coaching experience as well as the following licenses (USSF National B, USSF National C, CSA Provincial B, OSA Pre B, OSA Level 3, OSA Respect in Sport, NCCP Making Ethical Decisions; NCCP Concussion: Making Head Way)  Hamilton Sparta 2003 Boys Soccer Team
Nick Bontis (born May 27, 1969) is a Canadian academic, management consultant, professional keynote speaker, sports management executive and author. His research focuses on intellectual capital, knowledge management and organizational learning. Bontis is Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Chair of Strategic Management at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is also the Director of the Institute for Intellectual Capital Research a management consulting firm and research think-tank that specializes in conducting human capital diagnostic assessments for corporate and government clients. He is also Associate Editor of the Journal of Intellectual Capital and Chief Knowledge Officer of Knexa Solutions , the world's first knowledge exchange auction.Bontis résuméJournal of Intellectual CapitalKnexa - World's first knowledge exchange auction Academic Bontis teaches business strategy to undergraduates, knowledge management to MBAs, and advanced statistics to doctoral students. He is also the coordinator of the fourth year commerce capstone course. Awards He has received awards for teaching and research. Maclean' s has rated him as one of McMaster ' s most popular professors for six years in a row.McMaster Institute for Leadership, Innovation & Excellence in Teaching In 2007, Bontis was one of 38 professors nominated for the 2008 Ontario's Best Lecturer award.TVO Best Professor In February 2008, TVO announced that he was among the top ten finalists.TVO News Release In 2008, the OUSA (Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance) recognized him as the top university professor in the province. OUSA Daily News In 2009, Bontis was awarded the 3M National Teaching Fellowship,3M article in Hamilton SpectatorCNW Canada Newswire He was also the OCUFA Teaching Award winner which is given to the top professors in Ontario.OCUFA Teaching Award Citation for Dr. Nick Bontis Management consultant As a management consultant, Bontis advises organizational leaders on various strategic management issues. He is the Chief Data Scientist of Performitiv, a learning software organization.Bontis appointed Performitiv Chief Data Scientist He is also on the advisory board of several organizations including a variety of educational-based institutions designing and implementing executive development programs across the country.Bontis Fact Sheet He is on the executive board of Harvest Portfolios, an investment company based in Oakville, Ontario.Harvest Portfolios Executive Board He is a former member of the board of governors for Hillfield Strathallan College, an independent school located in Hamilton, Ontario. Parent E-News for March 10, 2011, Hillfield Strathallan College He is a former member of the board of governors for Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures program.Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures program Board of Governors He is Director of the Institute for Intellectual Capital Research, a management consulting firm that specializes in conducting human capital measurement diagnostics. In 2012, Bontis was elected as a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Soccer Association. Dr. Nick Bontis – Profile – Canada Soccer Keynote speaker As a professional keynote speaker, Bontis presents for a variety of industry, government and association audiences. His presentation topics typically focus on knowledge worker productivity, information bombardment and collaboration drawing from his research expertise surrounding the strategic management and measurement of an organization's intangible assets. He is represented exclusively in Canada by Speakers' Spotlight.Speakers' Spotlight - Dr. Nick Bontis - Leading Strategy & Management Expert Media Bontis has a regular recurring role on a CHCH-DT News segment entitled " Bontis on Business " during which he highlights the past week's business news.CHCH News - Bontis on Business Bontis wrote a weekly column in The Hamilton Spectator that appeared on Saturdays entitled " Bontis on Business " . He typically wrote articles that highlighted local entrepreneurs and new ventures.The Hamilton Spectator - Bontis on Business Sports management executive Bontis was appointed co-chair of the Sport Organizing Committee for Men's and Women's Soccer at the 2015 Pan American Games.Hamilton Spectator - The PanAm dedicated dozen Bontis is currently serving his third term on the board of directors of the Canadian Soccer Association.CSA Board of Directors As Chair of the Strategic Management Committee, Bontis was responsible for formulating the CSA ' s Strategic Plan entitled Leading a Soccer Nation . CSA Strategic Plan On May 6, 2017 Bontis was appointed vice president of Canada Soccer.Hamilton climbs soccer ladder On May 7, 2018 he was re-elected vice president .Ontario's Nick Bontis re-elected Canada Soccer Vice President On February 11, 2019 Bontis spearheaded Canada Soccer's launch of an updated version (2019 – 2021) of the strategic plan entitled Canada Soccer Nation. CSA Launches 2019-2021 Strategic Plan On November 21, 2020 Bontis was elected president of Canada Soccer.Dr. Nick Bontis elected Canada Soccer President Other interests Bontis %DIFDELCMD < %DIFDELCMD < %%% has played soccer competitively since childhood for a variety of premier clubs in Ontario (Scarborough Maple Leaf, Scarborough Azzurri, London City, London Portuguese, Dundas United, Hamilton Greek Olympic). He currently plays for Proto Stars (H&DOSL) and Schalke FC (H&D). He is a former winner of the Ontario Cup (five times) and represented Canada in a World Youth Cup tournament in Bremen, Germany in 1986. As a varsity soccer player at the University of Western Ontario, he was a multiple OUA all-star, leading goal scorer and team MVP. Bontis also received the Bronze W and the Purple Blanket Award as an outstanding dual athlete at UWO. He was a Canadian all-star and national silver medallist in the running long jump as a member of the UWO varsity track & field team.Western Mustang Athletics - Purple Blanket Winners Bontis was the head coach for the Hamilton Sparta 2003 boys soccer team. He has several years of coaching experience and is licensed (USSF National B, USSF National C, CSA Provincial B, OSA Pre B, OSA Level 3, OSA Respect in Sport, NCCP Making Ethical Decisions; NCCP Concussion: Making Head Way) . Hamilton Sparta 2003 Boys Soccer Team
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