About NVT Phybridge

NVT Phybridge is a global leader in Power over Long Reach Ethernet solutions. NVT Phybridge strives to help organizations maximize their IoT return on investment by providing high-quality PoE solutions that are robust, secure, and simple to implement. The award-winning CHARIoT series of long reach PoE switches and extenders help customers modernize to an IP-based network, transforming existing or new infrastructure into an IP path with power.

NVT Phybridge is a North American-based technology company with a global reach dedicated to practical innovation. The number one priority is bringing innovative and affordable solutions to the market that are technologically advanced and practical for the customer. Learn more at www.nvtphybridge.com.

Founders

Oliver Emmanuel

Oliver Emmanuel founded Phybridge in 2006 after developing a long reach Power over Ethernet switch that he wanted to bring to market. Mr. Emmanuel developed the switch to address the infrastructure barriers that organizations faced as they tried to modernize from analog to IP communication.

Mr. Emmanuel was recognized for his innovative approach and lateral thinking. He had a proven track record of undertaking challenging projects and bringing them to completion successfully. Mr. Emmanuel was respected as a veteran in the telecommunications industry with over two decades of experience leading projects in Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia.

His broad telecommunications experience encompassed legacy PBX, IP Telephony, wireless, and video. He held senior engineering positions at Unisys, Scientific Atlanta (a division of Cisco), and MCK Telecommunications. Mr. Emmanuel is recognized for his significant contributions to innovative designs, which resulted in enhanced corporate profitability. Mr. Emmanuel was a visionary who held several patents.

John Croce – President & Chief Executive Officer

John Croce’s specialty is in start-up businesses; having successfully managed three companies from the ground up, his passion is evident. As President & CEO of NVT Phybridge, Mr. Croce brings balance with his seasoned experience in management and finance. Before joining the company, Mr. Croce was the founding President and CEO of Counsel Wealth Management. Under Mr. Croce’s leadership, the company grew to over $2 billion in assets, making Counsel Wealth Management one of the fastest-growing fund companies of its time in Canada.

Mr. Croce has also served as a partner of Anthem Properties based in Vancouver, Canada. Anthem Properties grew to over $500 million in real estate assets and over $200 million in investor equity during his time with the company. In 1998, Anthem Properties became public and was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Mr. Croce played a pivotal role in its monumental achievement. Before establishing Anthem Properties, Mr. Croce’s earlier success was as a business development representative for AGF Management, a leading Canadian mutual fund company.

Leadership Team

Arvind David – Director, Global Digital Transformation & India Operations

Arvind David brings over 10 years of Engineering and Marketing excellence to his role at NVT Phybridge. In 2008, Mr. David graduated with an Engineering Degree and worked as a Software Support Engineer for HCL Technologies, where he served major international clients, including AT&T Internet Services. In 2013, Mr. David worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Prodapt, where he exceeded his clients’ expectations, including Coca-Cola, Pfizer, Philips, Sears, and Channel 4, as he helped create a zero-error environment for the customer.

In 2014, Mr. David finished his MBA in International Marketing, focusing on Digital Marketing, from Ulyanovsk State University in Russia. Mr. David Founded COD3M Consultancy Services, a global IT service provider specializing in Digital Marketing, Chat Bots, Artificial Intelligence, website creation, and Mobile Application Development.

Before joining NVT Phybridge, Mr. David served as Chief Marketing Officer at JumpStartNinja Technologies. He headed the Business Development team, working closely with marketing and sales on in-house products. Mr. David is an investor in several technology companies in India and Singapore. Mr. David brings to NVT Phybridge a proven track record of success with expertise in business development, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and engineering.

Steven Fair – Executive Vice President

Steven Fair brings to NVT Phybridge a proven track record of building strong revenue performances and creating long term stability for sales divisions. His ability to identify, attract, and retain top talent has allowed him to build foundations of people to layer effective business strategies. As one of the founding members of NVT Phybridge, his leadership has helped create strong partnerships and relationships with the top entities in their markets.

As EVP, he oversees Global expansion and personally engages with their direct manufacturer relationships. Before NVT Phybridge, Mr. Fair was Vice President of Sales and later interim President of Avaya Canada. Steven has established a growing list of senior contacts within North America and abroad. His experience in working with the Telecom and Security industry’s manufacturing side gives him an exceptional understanding of the VAR and Distribution communities.

Before joining Avaya, Mr. Fair was the National Sales Manager at Dictaphone and Country Manager of Canada at Panamax. Steven contributes his vast global experience to the complete market from the SMB to large Enterprise customers for the NVT Phybridge team. He has an Honours Degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Toronto.

Graham Ward – Vice President, Operations

Graham Ward is an Operations Leader with diverse industry experience who brings a practical approach to operational excellence grounded in business results. Ten years of experience at Kraft Foods Canada and Maple Leaf Foods, in both Continuous Improvement and Operational roles, Mr. Ward has overseen a $50MM portfolio of projects that has spanned manufacturing, logistics, product supply, and customer service.  Besides being well-practiced in project management and structured problem-solving, he has experience with complex change management initiatives and organizational restructuring.

At Epicor Software Corporation, Mr. Ward directed the Professional Services and Support teams in the Manufacturing Execution and Intelligence (MEI) division. Graham was successful in his mandate to restore profitability and bring consistency to both US and UK operations. Demonstrating his broad business acumen, he worked closely with the sales leadership to establish a coherent pricing strategy for small and Enterprise customers. He collaborated with Product Development to establish and adhere to a robust product roadmap.

As Director of Pre-Sales Consulting at Shoplogix Inc, Mr. Ward was responsible for proof-of-concept business analytics and project management. During his time at the Company, he devised a 100-plant global deployment plan for their largest customer that met the rollout timeline and the expectations for the solution’s rapid adoption and payback. As a Management System Consultant, Mr. Ward was a key contributor to the ISOsoft^© application at Intelex Technologies Inc. Mr. Ward authored comprehensive instruction and provided end-user expertise throughout functional development.

Frank Cerpnjak – Vice President of Finance

Frank Cerpnjak has spent the past 20 years as a financial consultant and advisor to various small and medium-sized companies. Mr. Cerpnjak’s expertise includes financial reporting, taxation, corporate finance, and business acquisitions.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Cerpnjak worked at a national predecessor firm to Doane Raymond as an Audit Manager. Mr. Cerpnjak later gained business valuation experience at McCarney Greenwood Vottero. Thereafter, Mr. Cerpnjak spent four years as controller and finance manager for Canadian Business Machines Limited, a manufacturer of AV accessary products, cash security solutions for Frisco Bay Industries, and NCR/OEM-specific products for Canon, Ricoh, Sharp, and Toshiba. During his time with the company, he developed his passion for operational restructuring and cross-border strategic planning.

As NVT Phybridge’s Vice President of Finance, Mr. Cerpnjak is charged with strengthening and aligning its central administrative and financial functions over its global operations. He oversees a broad range of departments in this role, including finance, accounting, resource planning, business affairs, risk management, and human resources. His focus lies on continuous improvement for the company’s reporting and management, and he has a genuine appreciation of all the organization’s contributions. Mr. Cerpnjak is a University of Waterloo alumnus with an Honours Degree in Accounting and Economics and is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Business Valuator, and Certified Public Accountant (US).

Jovanco Spiroski – Director, Hardware Engineering

Jovanco Spiroski brings to NVT Phybridge his expertise, which ranges from design work at IMAX to a customer-facing role with Arrow Electronics.  His development skills are wide-ranging, including Analog and Digital circuit design, power electronics, interface, magnetic circuit design, and numerical analysis. Mr. Spiroski’s experience and personal approach allow him to address the challenges during all phases of product development from concept to manufacturing.  He is a graduate of the University St. Cyril and Methodius in Macedonia from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering with a Major in Electronics.

Regional Sales Leadership

Richard Kasslack – Vice President of Sales, North America

Richard Kasslack has over two decades of presence in Application and Systems Architecture, Network Administration, and Call Center Operations. His impressive appointments have included Director of Call Centre Operations at The Toronto Sun Newspaper, where he oversaw the implementation of one of the first automated dialing solutions in Canada, and Director of Information Services at Investment Planning Counsel, part of one of the largest Wealth Management companies in Canada.

Mr. Kasslack has also founded several Internet start-ups. In addition, Mr. Kasslack has been a board member of several private companies and charitable organizations and contributes to various industry groups and committees. He is a seasoned professional, and his expertise has allowed NVT Phybridge to grow substantially since joining the company in 2009. Richard is currently head of North American sales at NVT Phybridge, where he oversees a professional sales team with a specific focus on IP Voice, IP Video Surveillance, and all things IoT.

Antonio Pérez – Director of Sales, Latin America, and the Caribbean

Antonio Pérez has been with NVT Phybridge for over 20 years. Mr. Pérez joined Network Video Technologies (NVT) in 1997, performing functions across several departments, including Operations, Technical Support, Marketing, and Sales. Mr. Pérez was quickly promoted to Sales Manager for the Caribbean, Central, and South American regions. During this time, he traveled more than 2 million miles across Latin America and the Caribbean as he helped to grow the business tremendously in the area. In 2015, Mr. Pérez became the Sales Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, where he oversees a team of three Sales Managers.

Before joining the company, Mr. Pérez attended the University of Barcelona, where he earned a Bachelor of Law. Mr. Pérez brings to NVT Phybridge a proven track record of strong Leadership, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, and a deep understanding of Digital Transformation and new technologies.

Glenn Fletcher – Director of Sales, Europe

Mr. Fletcher joined NVT Phybridge in 2018 with a wealth of sales and management experience. Mr. Fletcher also brings knowledge of data networking, video surveillance, and IoT technology to his role.

Mr. Fletcher was a European Cisco Ecosystem Partner, working on several major Cisco Smart City projects before moving into IP physical security in the early 2000s. Working initially in the distribution space, Mr. Fletcher was instrumental in bringing the Milestone VMS platform to the IP security and data networking reseller channels before selecting and staffing up the Milestone UK office. Before joining NVT Phybridge, Mr. Fletcher was the EMEA Sales Director and a shareholder for Wavestore Global Systems (a Linux Based VMS).

Mr. Fletcher has various technical specializations, including Siemens and Nortel VOIP Consultant, RIT PV4E Administrator, Unix Fundamentals, and multiple sales management qualifications.