Board of Directors

Matthew von Teichman

Board Chair

CEO

Matthew is a long-time entrepreneur having founded nine businesses, sold four, and taken several public. He's a passionate believer in innovation, collaboration and creativity and brings significant enthusiasm to the cause. Matthew has been a Board Director at Childhood Cancer Canada since 2013 and founded one of Childhood Cancer Canada's most important fundraisers, Clay's for Kids in 2015, which has raised close to $1 million in 6 years. He's the twenty year husband of Jasmin and father of two testing teenagers. A passionate sports enthusiast, Matthew can be found playing golf, tennis and squash, as well as skiing, snowshoeing, biking, reading and travelling (when borders are open).

Patrick Sullivan

Past Chair

Childhood Cancer Research Advocate & Corporate Commercial Securities Litigator.

Patrick Sullivan is a passionate childhood cancer research advocate. Professionally, Patrick is a successful securities and corporate-commercial litigator at Whitelaw Twining in Vancouver, B.C. Patrick is also the proud father of three remarkable children and would do almost anything for the simple pleasure of holding his son Finn's hand again.

Glenn Fraser

Past Chair

Partner and VP of MNP LLP

Glenn Fraser is currently a Partner and VP, National Leader Food and Beverage Processing at MNP LLP one of Canada's fastest growing Chartered Accountant, Tax and Business Advisory firms. Previously, Glenn founded and acted as CEO of The Taligent Group, a market leader in outsourced accounting and finance solutions. Glenn serves on the Board of Directors of MNP LLP as well as acting as Chair of the Board at Childhood Cancer Canada. Glenn obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1992 and completed his MBA in 1993.

Tom Fenton

Board Secretary

Partner, Aird & Berlis LLP

Tom Fenton joined Aird & Berlis LLP as a partner in June 1997 after practising with a national, Toronto-based law firm for many years. He is Practice Group Leader of the Corporate Finance Group and a member of the Corporate/Commercial Group, as well as the Energy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Mining Groups. Tom’s practice is primarily focused on securities and corporate law, with an emphasis on corporate finance transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Tom also advises corporations with respect to securities, regulatory compliance, corporate governance matters, continuous disclosure obligations, general corporate matters and shareholder meetings. Tom currently sits as a director and/or officer of a number of public and private companies. Away from the office, and in addition to having an active family life with his wife Susan and three grown kids, Tom is a keen sportsman, enjoying running, cycling, hockey and other sports.

Abbas Khan

Director

CEO

Abbas Khan is an innovative leader with multinational experience who has driven both customer growth and market share, Abbas has significant CEO experience with a strong background in transformational change. Abbas was President of United Technologies Corporation (Carrier Canada) from 2011-2012. He was President & CEO of Osram Sylvania Ltd. from 2007-2011. He was Vice-President, Lafarge Canada Inc. from 2013-2016, and served as General Manger, Business Administration & Controller, Siemens Canada Limited, from 1994-2000. As part of his community involvement, Abbas is the incoming Chair of the Board of Directors of Skin Cancer Canada.

Deborah Potts

Director

National Account Executive, Procom

Deborah Potts is the National Account Executive at Procom, one of North America’s leading staffing and contract workforce providers. A graduate of Queen’s University (BAH) and a Diploma in Human Resources (CHRM). Deborah is the parent of a childhood cancer survivor (a daughter diagnosed at the age of 4). She has become an advocate for Childhood Cancer Canada, creating a video to raise awareness and funding for cancer research and hosting a number of fundraising events to raise much-needed funds.

Dr. James Whitlock

Director

Dr. James A. Whitlock is the Division Head and Women’s Auxiliary Millennium Chair in Haematology/Oncology and the Director of the Garron Family Cancer Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children, Senior Associate Scientist in the Translational Medicine Program at SickKids Research Institute, and Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto. He is also the current Chair of the C17 Council for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders. Dr. Whitlock’s research interests include the development of new drugs for the treatment of childhood cancers and histiocytic disorders.

Barry Fishman

Director

Managing Director, Sequoia Advisors Inc.

Barry had a 30-year career in pharmaceuticals, and was previously the CEO of Merus Labs, Teva Canada and Taro Canada. Barry started his career in the pharmaceutical industry with Lilly Canada where his last position was Vice President, Marketing. After graduating from McGill University in Montreal with a concentration in finance and accounting, he went on to become a CPA at Deloitte in Costa Mesa, California. Barry is married to Lynda, the previous Founder of Adventure Valley, the author of Repairing Rainbows a clinical therapist and an inspirational speaker. Barry and Lynda have three children, two grandchildren and three rescue dogs.

Len Pace

Director

Management Consultant

Len Pace is a senior executive in the commercial real estate investment and development industry. Len and his wife Frances have three children: Madeline, Alex (1997-2009) and Ben. Following Alex’s diagnosis of osteosarcoma in 2007, Len and his family became actively involved in Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation, riding and volunteering in Tour for Kids since 2008, the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride (2011), and numerous Inside Ride events. Under the umbrella of “AMPed for Life”, the Pace family and a circle of close friends have organized the Bal de Neige since 2010, and have raised over $2.0 million for childhood cancer-related charities.

Len believes strongly in the power that a group of dedicated, focused and inspired people can deliver in support of a cause. He believes that Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation has the potential to truly change the world and particularly the journey and destination for those affected by childhood cancer.