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STRONGER TOGETHER: Global Growth Decisions at the Enterprise Level
Moderator
Stephen Callaghan
Vice President Mid Market Business
EDC
About the Speaker
Stephen Callaghan has been with Export Development Canada (EDC) since 2000 and currently serves as Vice‑President for the Mid‑Market Business Development team. In this role, he leads a national team of Relationship Managers, providing crucial support to EDC’s customers and partners as they navigate growth in global markets.
Throughout his tenure at EDC, Stephen has held several key leadership positions, including Regional Vice‑President for the Ontario Region and Regional Director in the Greater Toronto Area. He also led the Ontario International Trade Guarantee team, assisting clients with their international bonding needs.
Stephen is deeply committed to supporting Canadian companies in their international growth. He actively engages across the trade ecosystem through industry roundtables, conferences, Accelerated Growth Services (AGS – Accelerated Growth Services), the Trade Accelerator Program, and Team Canada Trade Missions. He also works closely with numerous trade associations across Canada.
Stephen holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University.
EDC is Canada’s export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC’s knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 26,000 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self‑sustaining and is a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis, and has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for nine consecutive years.
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George Angus
Chief Financial Officer
Ross Video
About the Speaker
George Angus is Ross Video’s CFO and SVP Administration responsible for all financial, compliance and administrative (Legal, HR, IT, Facilities management) functions of the global Canadian Company. Ross Video has 18 subsidiaries in Canada, the US, Germany, Austria, UK, Australia, Singapore, China and India.
Over his 45 year professional career George has held senior executive and Board roles within several technology organizations. Most notably prior to joining Ross Video George was President of Fisher Scientific Canada and Latin America leading a Company focused on the laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech and educational sectors, Chief Operating Officer of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (a Cleantech financing organization now merged with NRC) and Global Finance Director of Data Networks (Packet/IP) and Optical Networks organizations within Nortel/Bell Northern Research.
George is a CPA CA and an alumni of Carleton University in Ottawa. George resides in Ottawa, Ontario and Lac-Supérieur, Quebec.
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Patrick Houston
Chief Executive Officer
Calian Group
About the Speaker
As Chief Executive Officer of Calian, Patrick Houston is focused on driving the company’s next phase of growth by aligning strategy, talent and capital to create long-term value. He brings a disciplined approach to scaling the business, strengthening operational performance, and positioning Calian to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Patrick has more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership, financial management and operational excellence. His career spans complex global markets across sectors, including space and defence, health, telecommunications, and IT services.
Patrick was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2026, succeeding Kevin Ford, after seven years with Calian as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Development Officer. In those roles, he led finance, investor relations, legal, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate development.
Prior to joining Calian in 2019, Patrick began his career in public accounting with Deloitte before moving into senior finance and operational roles at DragonWave, a Canadian high-technology company listed on the Nasdaq and TSX.
Patrick currently serves on the boards of directors of CADSI and Cliniconex, and previously served as Treasurer on the board of Kids Up Front Ottawa.
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Joanne Tognarelli
Regional Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa
EDC
About the Speaker
As Chief Executive Officer of Calian, Patrick Houston is focused on driving the company’s next phase of growth by aligning strategy, talent and capital to create long-term value. He brings a disciplined approach to scaling the business, strengthening operational performance, and positioning Calian to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Patrick has more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership, financial management and operational excellence. His career spans complex global markets across sectors, including space and defence, health, telecommunications, and IT services.
Patrick was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2026, succeeding Kevin Ford, after seven years with Calian as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Development Officer. In those roles, he led finance, investor relations, legal, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate development.
Prior to joining Calian in 2019, Patrick began his career in public accounting with Deloitte before moving into senior finance and operational roles at DragonWave, a Canadian high-technology company listed on the Nasdaq and TSX.
Patrick currently serves on the boards of directors of CADSI and Cliniconex, and previously served as Treasurer on the board of Kids Up Front Ottawa.
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