Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
http://www.virtusinc.com

ViRTUS is a Vancouver-based boutique consulting firm that helps companies build strong and capable leaders, retain and develop top talent, create viable long-term strategies, and build energetic, driven, aligned teams. Unlike traditional consulting companies, ViRTUS provides experience-based learning that garners acceptance, buy-in, self-responsibility among team members, and actual long-term changes in behaviour.

Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)

Mike Desjardins, B.Comm Mike is a graduate of UBC's Sauder School of Business with a specialization in Marketing. Immediately prior to joining ViRTUS as the "Driver," Mike was the President of Purity Water Treatment Products, a company which manufacturers and distributes hot tub and pool treatment products throughout North America with offices in Surrey, Oakville, and San Diego. Under Mike's direction, Purity became the only Canadian based chemical company to have its entire product line registered for sale in the US, distributing to twenty-nine states. Prior to Purity, Mike was the VP of Marketing and New Dealer Acquisitions for Beachcomber Hot Tubs Worldwide. His marketing and dealer acquisition strategies were a key factor in enabling Beachcomber to grow from $12M in annual sales to over $35M in under three years. In June 2002, Mike was invited to join the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and is President of the Vancouver Chapter for 2007/8. He is also actively involved in the EO Accelerator Program, a global program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs receive the learning, mentors, and feedback necessary to grow their businesses and become qualified to join EO. In January 2006, Mike was the recipient of the BIV Top Forty Under 40 Award. Mike is a health and wellness fanatic, an avid downhill skier, beach volleyball player, and motorcycle enthusiast. His energy and enthusiasm are matched well to his desire to build relationships and help connect the right people together in his ever-expanding network. Mike's role as the Driver is to focus on strategy, growth, day-to-day operations, and the quest to continually improve every aspect of the experience customers have with ViRTUS.

CEO/Executive Peer Advisory Boards Strategic Planning Leadership Development Team Development Succession Planning Mentoring Coaching

From small entrepreneurial business up to large public companies.