Jim Skippen
Corporate Officer/Principal at Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance
Profile
James Douglas Skippen is currently a Member at Young Presidents' Organization, Inc., a Member at The Law Society of Upper Canada, a Member at Licensing Executives Society, a Member-Governing Council at Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance, and a Member-Executive Board at Ottawa Technology In-House Counsel.
Previously, he served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at Wi-LAN, Inc. from 2006 to 2018.
He was also the Vice Chairman at Diabetes Canada from 1988 to 2005.
Additionally, he held positions such as Chairman at Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group, Chairman at ImagineAR, Inc. from 2018 to 2019, Vice Chairman at Health Charities Coalition of Canada, Vice Chairman at Quarterhill, Inc. from 2019 to 2023, Director at Icron Technologies Corp.
from 2006 to 2011, Director at Solutrea Corp.
in 2007, Director at Materials Protection Technologies, Inc., Director at Solutrea, Inc., Director at The Ottawa Art Gallery from 2010 to 2013, and Senior VP-Patent Licensing & General Counsel at Mosaid Technologies, Inc. in 2006.
He was also a Partner at Borden & Elliot from 1988 to 1996 and a Member-Governors Board at Elmwood School, Inc. from 2010 to 2013.
Mr. Skippen holds a graduate degree from the University of Ottawa.
Jim Skippen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance
 Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance operates as an association for leaders in the technology industry. It offers commercialization, market research, networking, and professional development. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 19/08/2009 |
| Licensing Executives Society | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 19/08/2009 |
| Ottawa Technology In-House Counsel | Corporate Officer/Principal | 12/09/2010 |
The Law Society of Upper Canada
 The Law Society of Upper Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Law Society of Upper Canada engages in the provision of legal services. The company was founded in 1797 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Jim Skippen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| QUARTERHILL INC. | Chairman | 01/04/2019 |
| IMAGINEAR INC. | Chairman | 31/01/2019 |
Wi-LAN, Inc.
 Wi-LAN, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wi-LAN, Inc. develops and commercializes innovative patented technologies, manages intellectual property and licenses these inventions to corporations. The company was founded in October 1993 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/06/2018 |
Elmwood School, Inc.
 Elmwood School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Elmwood School, Inc. operates as an independent international baccalaureate school for girls. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2012 |
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Training of Jim Skippen
| University of Ottawa | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| QUARTERHILL INC. | Commercial Services |
| IMAGINEAR INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Mosaid Technologies, Inc.
 Mosaid Technologies, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Mosaid Technologies, Inc. provides intellectual property management services. The firm monetizes patented intellectual property in the areas of semiconductors and communications, and develops semiconductor memory technology. The company was founded by Richard Foss and Robert F. Harland on May 6, 1975 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Producer Manufacturing |
Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance
Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance operates as an association for leaders in the technology industry. It offers commercialization, market research, networking, and professional development. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. | Commercial Services |
| Licensing Executives Society | |
Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group
 Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Toronto Computer Lawyers Group addresses traditional computer law issues. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Diabetes Canada
 Diabetes Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Diabetes Canada operates as a registered national charitable organization that is making the invisible epidemic of diabetes visible and urgent. The firm partners with Canadians to end diabetes through educational programs and support services, resources for health-care professionals, advocacy to governments, schools and workplaces and funding Canadian research. The company was founded by Charles Best in 1953 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Icron Technologies Corp.
 Icron Technologies Corp. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Icron Technologies Corp. offers video and USB extension solutions for commercial and industrial markets. Its products are deployed in a wide range of applications such as digital home connectivity, industrial automation, medical imaging, aerospace, interactive digital signage, remote desktop extension, security and surveillance, enterprise computing, isolated USB, and point-of-sale markets. The company was founded by Juraj Krajci in 1998 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Distribution Services |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Commercial Services |
| Ottawa Technology In-House Counsel | |
Solutrea Corp.
 Solutrea Corp. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Solutrea Corp. provides wireless and digital signage solutions. The firm offers satellite services, business television, digital signage, WiFi (hot spots), WiMAX, and PC games. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Commercial Services |
The Law Society of Upper Canada
The Law Society of Upper Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Law Society of Upper Canada engages in the provision of legal services. The company was founded in 1797 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Elmwood School, Inc.
Elmwood School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Elmwood School, Inc. operates as an independent international baccalaureate school for girls. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Consumer Services |
The Ottawa Art Gallery
 The Ottawa Art Gallery Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Ottawa Art Gallery operates art galleries. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 1988. The CEO is Alexandra Badzak. | Consumer Services |
| Borden & Elliot | Commercial Services |
Wi-LAN, Inc.
Wi-LAN, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wi-LAN, Inc. develops and commercializes innovative patented technologies, manages intellectual property and licenses these inventions to corporations. The company was founded in October 1993 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Solutrea, Inc.
 Solutrea, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Solutrea Corp., Solutrea, Inc. is a company that provides digital communication networks. The company is based in Frederick, MD. Solutrea was acquired by Solutrea Corp. on April 26, 2007 for $13.67 million. | Communications |
Materials Protection Technologies, Inc.
 Materials Protection Technologies, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Materials Protection Technologies, Inc. manufactures fire retardant coatings and materials. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Process Industries |
Health Charities Coalition of Canada
 Health Charities Coalition of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Health Charities Coalition of Canada is a membership organization that focuses on health research and health policy to achieve better health outcomes. The private company is based in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
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