Bruce Lazenby

Biography

 Bruce is the Head of Business Development for Regional Group in Ottawa as well as adviser to several Ottawa-based organizations including the Veteran Friendly Transition Program and selected Boards and Committees. From 2011 to 2016 as the Founding President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, Bruce was responsible for designing and implementing job creation strategies for Invest Ottawa, and the City of Ottawa's independent economic development agency. Before that he held senior technology executive positions including six years as CEO with FreeBlance Inc. an enterprise software company where he raised millions of dollars in venture capital and debt financing, and helped grow the company by 300 per cent while moving into new international markets. Bruce started his professional life as a military officer when he served for 20 years in the Royal Canadian Navy and Air Force.  He graduated from the Royal Military College and the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College.  During his service Bruce managed the financial management and accounting systems for the Department of National Defence worldwide.  Before that, he was a Navy Diver and underwent jet pilot training before retiring as a Commander in the Logistics Corp. Amongst other locations, he served at sea, in the arctic, and with the United Nations.

Research Interest

 financial management and accounting systems