Gabriel Draven
Gabriel Draven is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in security, high-tech, clean-tech, and entrepreneurial organizations. He has held key roles in operations, marketing, business development, sales, product development/management, and strategic planning, managing $100M-$200M+ business lines, media relations, global partners, and VVIP clients. Driven to succeed, he earned his MBA at York University - Schulich School of Business and a HBA in Business from Ryerson University. Draven has worked as Chief Operating Officer at ACE Security Laminates, Co-founder at Village Technologies, President at Green Party of Ontario, Partner at Sigma Strategic Solutions Consulting, Director, Product Development at i3 Mobile, Sr. Manager, Product Development at Rogers AT&T, and Sr. Product Manager; business outbound voice services at Sprint Canada. He compares being a good COO to being a good drummer--the key is to provide a consistent foundation, allowing the CEO or band leader to shine. With his impressive background and wide-ranging experience, Gabriel Draven is a valuable asset in any organization he joins.