joins funding organization Ontario Centres of Excellence as business development manager. He was formerly VP, North America, at Saft Power Systems. Prior to that he worked at SiGe Microsystems, Mitel, Nortel and Tyco Electronics. Mr. Wirth earned a bachelor of applied science degree (engineering) and an MBA at Queen’s. He volunteers with the executive committee at the Westboro Community Association, where he is also chair of the greenspace working committee. He enjoys cycling.