April 17, 2023 //
TORONTO, ON – Stillwater Capital is delighted to welcome Chris Edwards as Chief Financial Officer.
Chris joins Stillwater following a 15-year career that spans the software and finance industries. For the past seven years, Chris has been a senior leader at Worldplay Inc, a high-growth technology company based in Calgary. Most recently Chris has been the Vice President of Product Management and Strategy.
Prior to Worldplay Chris held various investment banking, technology, and accounting roles including software development with Blackberry (NYSE: BB) and public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Chris has extensive international experience having worked throughout Canada and in Europe.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Waterloo and is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta.
“I am thrilled to be joining the team at Stillwater Capital. Stillwater’s mission and values resonate deeply with me. I am excited to uphold the exceptional professionalism and success of the firm as we continue to grow.” said Chris. “The role of Chief Financial Officer combines many of my experiences and interests – from strategy to finance. I look forward to being part of the great business we are building here.”
“We could not be more delighted to have Chris join the Stillwater team and to draw upon his expertise,” said Douglas Nix, Chairman of Stillwater. “His leadership, team values, and focus on exceptional client outcomes make for an excellent cultural fit. Chris is going to be an integral part of Stillwater’s long-term success.”
Chris is based in Calgary, Alberta. He is married with six children.
About Stillwater Capital Corporation
Established in 2002, Stillwater has grown to become one of North America’s top mid-market mergers and acquisitions advisory firms. With over 100 completed transactions, the firm has deep expertise serving corporations, owners, and management teams in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain industry. It has a proven track record of creating exceptional client value, based on its hallmark independent advice and unwavering commitment to extraordinary client success. Through its membership in GGI Global Alliance AG (https://www.ggi.com and https://www.gcg.com) Stillwater has unmatched access to the international business community. For more information about Stillwater, visit https://www.stillwatercapital.ca.