Dr. Lian Guan-Centre for New Immigrant Well-Being (CNIW)

Mr. Guan is a seasoned business and technology strategist and an entrepreneur.   

With over 30 years of experiences in Canada, United States and China he brings a wealth of technology, management, and leadership experiences and knowledge to the roles that he has played.  

Mr. Guan worked in consulting capacities with organizations such as Deloitte and Touché, Oracle Financial Services, BMO, TD Bank, Chase Manhattan Bank, AXA, etc and led investment due diligence and M&A processes.

As an entrepreneur, Mr. Guan held executive positions in several startup companies.  

Mr. Guan also held director roles in both private enterprise as well as nonprofit organizations such as Aria foundation, Chinese IT Professional Association.  He was invited to speak at local and international conferences on outsourcing, international businesses, and entrepreneurship.  

Mr. Guan was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo in 1992.