Resume

PERCY DASTUR

(416) 930-9666 percydastur@gmail.com

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D (Management) 2017
  • MBA (Finance) 1997
  • M.Sc (Organic Chemistry) 1994
  • B.Sc (Chemistry) 1992

Designations

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) 2012
  • Chartered life Underwriter (CLU) 2013
  • Certified Health Specialist (CHS) 2013
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Systems Management (PGDBM) 1994

Books / Publications

  • Art of Change Management – Implementing Change from the Top , 2010 ISBN 9789380227603
  • Disruptive Innovation – What every Business Leader should know, 2012, ISBN 9789381860038
  • Research papers

Academic Expertise

  • 2013 – Present: Founded FinanceCoach, training instructor for sales, marketing and business management programs for independent financial and investment advisors helping them achieve business success.
  • 2001- 2005: Co-founded training academy in Dubai, providing certification programs in business management, finance and aviation. Managed business development, program design and faculty.
  • 1998-2001: Senior Faculty of Finance and Business Management at training academy in Dubai for Executive MBA program teaching middle level and senior corporate executives.
  • 1998: Developed corporate training solutions for public sector companies in India and played a lead role in course development for ZED Career Academy with live television sessions.
  • 1992 – 1994: Asst. Lecturer with Rizvi College, University of Mumbai lecturing undergraduate students in chemistry and computer technology.

Corporate Experience

  • 2011 – Present: Chartered Life and Health Advisor, Desjardins Insurance
  • 2010 – 2011: Senior Manager Strategy Planning, Al Ghurair
  • 2009 – 2010: Asst. Vice President Strategy Planning and Financial Analysis, Deyaar RE
  • 2008 – 2009: Senior Analyst, Portfolio Management, Sama Dubai
  • 2006 – 2008: Senior Consultant, Financial Analysis, Vedera Capital
  • 2005 – 2006: General Manager, Power Print

Volunteering Experience

  • Chair, New Recruit, Desjardins Advisory Council
  • President, Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation
  • Board Director, Settling in Canada Foundation
  • Member of the Parent Council at Halton Catholic District School Board