Kenneth G. Johnston

Royal Trust Corp. of Canada (Royal Trust) is an investment management division of Royal Bank of Canada, (TSX: RY, NYSE: RY). The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Royal Trust provides wealth and trust management services to clients worldwide.

Sobeys, Inc. retails food and grocery items. It offers bakery, meat, seafood, cheese and deli, kitchen, grocery, and pharmacy products. The company was founded by John William Sobey in 1907 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada.

Qstream, Inc. provides mobile enterprise application for managing the human side of sales acceleration. Its solutions include life sciences, technology, healthcare and financial services. The company was founded by Duncan Lennox and Barry Paul on September 1, 2008 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Delta Partners Ltd (Delta Partners) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1994 by Mr. Frank Kenny. The firm is headquartered in Ireland with an additional office in the United Kingdom.

The Irish Times Ltd. publishes newspaper and operates a news website. It provides information on sports, business, and technology. The company was founded by Lawrence Edward Knox and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Part of De Dietrich SAS, Corning Process Systems Ltd is a manufacturer of glass process systems. Corning Process Systems was acquired by De Dietrich Process Systems Ltd on November 01, 1993.

Part of ARC Resources Ltd., Startech Energy, Inc. explores for, produces, and develops oil and gas properties. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. Startech Energy was acquired by ARC Energy Trust on January 29, 2001 for $196.01 million.

WBT Systems Ltd. provides enterprise e-learning solutions. It offers industrial solutions such as extended enterprise, insurance sales productivity, associations, professional training organizations, regulatory compliance, and enterprise learning. It serves the financial, healthcare, government, and pharmaceuticals industries. The company was founded by Duncan Lennox in 1995 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada operates as a mineral exploration and development association. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada.

The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) is a professional organization that aims to enhance the credibility and competency of the investor relations profession. CIRI has four chapters located in different regions. The organization also provides insights on ESG processes and reporting for issuers at various stages in their ESG journey. The non-profit company is based in Oakville, ON, Canada. CIRI provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy to support the IR community. The organization has over 500 members, with most responsible for IR at publicly-traded companies. Visible Alpha is a sponsor of CIRI that enhances the investment research process. CIRI publishes IR Directions, a magazine that explores current and emerging practices of board reporting and engagement. Nathalie Megann has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2004.

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (Private Eqty) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of European Bank for Reconstruction & Development founded in 1991 with headquartered in London.

Irish Seafood Producers Group Ltd. is a leading producer of exceptional quality Irish organic salmon and trout. The private company is located on the western seaboard of Ireland, where they farm their fish in pristine waters. The Irish company's focus is on producing organic salmon and trout farmed at sea.

CFA Society Atlantic Canada is an association of local investment professionals. It consists of portfolio managers, security analysts, investment advisors, and other financial professionals. The company is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

Eventovate Ltd. provides software solutions. It specializes in empowering venues to accelerate their wedding business via online solutions. The firm software offers a suite of applications. It is used by brides and grooms to plan and manage their weddings online and via mobile apps. The firm also provides a range of tools such as a web-based seating planner which has been used to seat over three million guests. The company was founded by Jason Ruane and Jonathan Ruane in 2010 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Frontline Ventures Management Co. Ltd (Frontline Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

AQ Metrics Ltd. provides cloud based platform for financial services. It offers risk management, data management, analytics and reporting. The company was founded by Geraldine Gibson and is headquartered in Maynooth, Ireland.

Barringer Geosystems, Inc. operates religious organizations. The private company is based in Golden.

Millennium Gold Thailand Ltd. engages in gold ore mining. The private company is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Appital Ltd. is an equity capital marketplace that utilizes technological innovation and automation to unlock liquidity for investors in highly illiquid small and mid-cap stocks. The company is based in London, UK. The platform allows the buy-side community to gain greater exposure to deal flow and execution opportunities with minimal market impact or risk of price erosion. The distribution methodology is highly efficient, unbiased, and unconflicted, delivering a fair outcome for all market participants. Appital's buy-side community has access to real-time visibility, full transparency, and maximum control over the bookbuilding and deal distribution process. The platform can be integrated into existing OMS and EMS systems and workflows, and the desktop application is also available on OpenFin. The British company was founded by Mark Badyra and Pete Correia, and Mark Badyra has been the CEO since incorporation.