Management & Advisory Board

Daryl Frimer, CEO

Prior to joining MERGE, Mr. Frimer was part of the Executive Committee and North American Management Board for a global Human Resources and Human Capital Management Company with over 250 offices in 13 different countries - Drake International Group of Companies. Mr. Frimer was also past Vice President and Director of a BCE satellite services and distribution company called TMI Communications. Previous to that he held many senior management positions in companies such as Motorola Canada. His leadership and expertise in the North American marketplace brings an enormous value add to MERGE.

Alaric Nurm, VP of Client Operations

As Vice President at MERGE Alaric brings 15 years of digital, web portal and deployment experience to his role as Vice President of Operations. Alaric is responsible for all customer support, account management and project management activities. Prior to joining MERGE, Alaric was a partner and co-founder of Antimatter Productions, managing all daily aspects of customer interaction and communications. Alaric is a strategic thinker who has helped create integrated solutions for organizations such as Nissan, Apple, Eli Lilly, Labatt, Hoffmann-La Roche, The Beer Store and Nycomed to name a few.

Joseph Adamo

Mr. Adamo is President of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Canada Inc. (DTG Canada), a position he has held since 2004. Adamo previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and continues to hold a position on the Canadian Board of Directors. An Executive with 15 years of progressive experience, Adamo has successfully combined a solid, financial background with strong strategic management skills. Nominated as one of 'Canada’s Top 40 Under 40' in 2003, Adamo is a Chartered Account and holds an MBA (distinguished) from the Schulich School of Business at York University.

Donovan Bailey

Donovan Bailey is the former world record holder in the 100 meters and current Olympic record holder. Since retiring, Donovan has brought the same vigor and determination that he had on the track to the business world. With an internationally-known profile and an entrepreneurial sense, Donovan has accelerated from the start to become a leader, once again, in his business endeavors. In addition to starting several start-up companies, Donovan also lends his time to many charitable foundations.

Peter Clausi

Mr. Clausi is an experienced investment banker and independent director. A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and called to Ontario's bar in 1990, Mr. Clausi has extensive experience in finance, law, functional compliance, shareholder rights and corporate growth, and is much in demand as a lecturer and speaker on these topics. He is executive vice-president of corporate affairs and general counsel of GTA Resources and Mining Inc.; and an independent director and audit committee member of Baja Mining Corp.

Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy brings over 30 years of executive experience to Merge Inc.’s Advisory Board. Mr. Kennedy is presently General Manager, Canada for RSA Security Inc., a leading computer security company that develops and markets security solutions to major corporate and government organizations worldwide. Prior to his current position, Michael served as President for several high tech companies, including a Toronto-based security software developer and a Canadian subsidiary of a U.S.-based multinational technology manufacturer. In addition Mr. Kennedy sits on several boards including serving as Chairman for the Program Advisory Committee to Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences program. Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and experience specifically related to successfully growing software developer organizations into profitable sales and marketing focused companies with a worldwide reach.

Josef Zankowicz

In this role, Mr. Zankowicz will provide his past business knowledge and experience in software, corporate communications, and investor relations to assist in the rapid growth of the company. Among Josef’s business successes, he helped establish Route1 in 2004 and was instrumental in raising over $13 million (CAD). As the company’s VP Marketing and Communications, Josef was responsible for branding, positioning, product management, publicity, and investor relations. Currently, Josef is Managing Director of JT Associates, a boutique consultancy providing financial, business, and market development advice to startups and established technology companies including Apple, ATI, Dupont, Luxell, Certicom, BorderWare, Qnext, Procyon Biopharma, iseemedia, MapleWorks and STRIKE.