Leadership

An FSM veteran since the startup in 2005, Robert is President of both FSM and the Canadian Fuel Facility Corporations, where he leads a high performing team responsible for the stewardship and management of aviation fuel and aircraft de-icing infrastructure at fifteen airports across Canada. Robert is a career construction management and aviation services professional. Previously, Robert was Vice President, Engineering and Operations where he was responsible for the national capital expenditure program and airline consortium operations. Today, he assists airline consortiums develop and implement strategic infrastructure initiatives to ensure secure and reliable aviation fuel and aircraft de-icing operations at Canada’s major international airports. He is a member of the Quebec Order of Engineers, and graduated from McGill University with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Environmental Engineering.

Wade is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for both FSM and the Canadian Fuel and De-Icing Facility Corporations, where he is responsible for the overall strategic vision of airline consortium finance, accounting, and risk management functions. Wade joined FSM Group as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2008, after spending several years working for commercial airlines in various senior finance roles. Wade assists airline consortiums in developing new and innovative cost effective solutions for infrastructure and airport services, using his extensive background in aviation finance and airport operations. A seasoned entrepreneur, Wade brings a unique blend of small business startup experience and corporate management experience as a senior officer within large scale corporations.

Matthew is Vice President, Infrastructure and Environment, where he is responsible for the delivery of the airline consortium’s capital expenditure program at 15 airports across Canada, as well as establishing the consortium’s strategic vision for environmental management. Previously, Matthew held senior roles in environment and operational risk with large corporations in the aviation and transportation sectors. Today, he leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical professionals to deliver the consortium’s aviation fuel and aircraft de-icing capital program, including large scale off-airport infrastructure projects. Matthew also oversees corporate environmental management systems and equipment maintenance programs. He is a member of the Quebec Order of Engineers, and graduated from McGill University with a Bachelors in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Environmental Engineering.

Chris is Vice President, Finance and Corporate Development, and is responsible for the oversight of all financial and administrative aspects of the aviation fuel and aircraft de-icing consortiums at 15 airports across Canada, as well as the development and execution of new business initiatives on behalf of the airlines. Prior to joining FSM Group in 2019, Chris held various senior roles in corporate finance and mergers and acquisition with large Canadian financial institutions. Together with a first class team of finance and administrative professionals, Chris assists airline consortiums with short and long term financing solutions, corporate accounting and governance requirements, treasury management, and overall business administration duties associated with aviation fuel and aircraft de-icing consortiums. Chris is a graduate from Ryerson University with a Bachelors of Commerce degree in Economics & Management Science and an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University.