Resume
PERCY DASTUR
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