Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WSI has been developing profitable Internet Solutions since the mid 1990s. Our network of certified Internet Consultants and Marketing Specialists is the largest of its kind and we’re ranked the #1 in Internet Services category by industry-leading Entrepreneur magazine.
WSI is committed to improving the profitability of our customers through the use of leading-edge Internet technologies, delivered by knowledgeable and service-oriented Internet Marketing Consultants. As more businesses realize the importance of the Internet to their continued success and growth, WSI is ready to serve their needs with affordable Internet Marketing solutions.
In support of our mission, WSI holds memberships with the Canadian Marketing Association and SEMPO (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization). These industry associations give our Internet Marketing Consultants access to cutting-edge training and resources and share in our belief of following responsible marketing practices. When you work with WSI you can be sure you’re working with true SEO (Search Engine Optimization) industry professionals.
Thanks to the trust and support of our customers over the years, our network has grown to over 1500 Internet and Marketing Consultants serving small- to medium-sized businesses in 87 countries worldwide.
WSI is also proud sponsor of “Make Child Poverty History”.
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Senior Management Profiles:
Ron McArthur, President
Having joined the company in 2004, Ron McArthur continues to focus WSI efforts on the growth and profitability of our customers, Consultants and partners within the WSI e-Marketplace. Ably positioned at the helm Ron has built a team that embraces the concept of strong relationships in all their interactions within our global community. With his long standing experience in the franchise industry and unrelenting focus on providing superior customer service, Ron leads the WSI team towards realizing the company’s vision - to be the world's leading provider of Internet solutions to the small and medium size business (SMB) market. A Chartered Accountant by profession, Ron has held Senior Management positions at various companies to name a few, his last assignment was as a President of Hudson's Bay Wholesale, a division of the Hudson's Bay Company and Canada's largest distributor of tobacco and confectionery products to the Retail Industry with sales in excess of $1 Billion annually. At Van Houtte, he was the President of their largest Office Coffee Division as well as Executive Vice President of the Corporations Mergers and Acquisition Department.
Valerie Brown-Dufour, VP Business Strategy and Innovation
As Vice President of Business Strategy and Innovation, Valerie leverages the collective intelligence of the WSI network to lead the company through strategic projects that enhance the value of the WSI offering. Focusing on growth opportunities for the expanding network of Internet Consultants, she plays a pivotal role in the implementation of key initiatives such as WSI’s Oracle-based enterprise business system. Drawing from her comprehensive understanding of international franchising, Valerie drives innovation and value to enrich and make unique the WSI experience for all audiences.
Len Taylor, VP Information Technology
As an IT certified Chartered Accountant, Len brings a business focus to all system related projects ensuring the solution is in line with the operational needs. Len Taylor has been working with the Oracle E-Business Suite of products since 1993 and led many implementations, in addition to using the system for day-to-day operations for nearly ten years of his career. He is a member of the Toronto Oracle User Group Board of Directors and has presented and published white papers on various topics related to the Oracle systems. After beginning a consulting relationship with WSI in the fall of 2006 relating to the Oracle system implementation, he joined the company in 2007. In addition to his focus on implementing the Oracle system for the WSI e-Marketplace, Len’s responsibilities include leading the company’s IT team in the sourcing, development and application of solutions that deliver premium value to system users, providing world-class systems and operational reliability for the use of both Head Office and the WSI Consultant community.
Maribel Guiste, VP Operations
Maribel Guiste leads WSI Operations in her role as Vice President managing the day-to-day operations of the Training and Support, her responsibilities include ensuring that WSI Consultants and their clients enjoy the highest level of service and support from WSI headquarters. Maribel has an educational foundation in training and psychological development and has been a successful entrepreneur herself. With this background she brings ongoing value to the WSI system providing leadership in customer service excellence. As a member of the WSI team for close to a decade, Maribel remains committed to help deliver the most complete and progressive training, tools and support programs enabling WSI Consultants to grow their businesses profitably and serve their clients better.
Kishor Vyas, Controller
In his position as Controller, Kishor’s mandate is to manage the fiscal responsibility of the Company and ensure due diligence of financial best practices company-wide. Kishor performs a strategic role on the WSI Management team to help plan, provide and mobilize appropriate resources required by WSI Consultants and partners within the e-Marketplace. Kishor is focused on driving significant process improvements to help WSI receive the maximum return on resources deployed. In addition to utilizing his skills for financial matters, Kishor leverages his experience to facilitate strategic decision making and consistent direction that drives additional sustainable profitability for the entire WSI network.
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