Hussam Ayyad
Consultant / Advisor at Ontario Centre of Innovation
Profile
Hussam Ayyad was the founder of DMZ, where he held the title of CEO in 2016.
He is also the founder of Algero Canadian Metals.
Currently, he is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee at Ontario Centre of Innovation since 2021.
Previously, he worked as a Managing Director at General Electric Co. from 2012 to 2014, at WE Charity (Canada) in 2020, and at SXSW LLC as an Advisory Board Member from 2020 to 2021.
He is also the Chief Accelerator Officer at Highline Beta, Inc from 2021 to 2023.
In terms of education, he holds an MBA from Rotman School of Management, a graduate degree from The University of Waterloo, and an undergraduate degree from Western University.
Hussam Ayyad active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Ontario Centre of Innovation
 Ontario Centre of Innovation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ontario Centres of Excellence, Inc. invests in research, commercialization & talent. The firm is a non-profit organization that drives the research to commercialization process. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, ON. | Consultant / Advisor | 2020-12-31 |
Former positions of Hussam Ayyad
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Highline Beta, Inc
 Highline Beta, Inc Investment ManagersFinance Highline Beta, Inc (HIghline Beta) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Lauren Robinson. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2023-06-30 |
SXSW LLC
 SXSW LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SXSW LLC is an organization that hosts the SXSW Edu conference and festival, which focuses on critical social issues through the lens of education. SXSW was founded in 1987 by Roland Swenson and is based in Austin, TX. The event brings together learners, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to share their stories, tackle complex issues, and build new paths forward. Attendees can renew their purpose in practice and express their creativity and passion for education. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-08-31 |
WE Charity (Canada)
 WE Charity (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services WE Charity (Canada) is a non-profit organization based in Toronto, Canada. WE Charity operates through a unique model that combines charitable work, social enterprise, and education, with a focus on sustainable development in communities around the world. Through their programs and initiatives, WE Charity aims to inspire and mobilize young people to become active global citizens and make a difference in the world. The Canadian company was founded by Marc F. Kielburger and is dedicated to empowering youth and creating positive social change. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-11-30 |
| DMZ | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-12-31 |
| GE AEROSPACE | Private Equity Investor | 2013-12-31 |
Training of Hussam Ayyad
| Rotman School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
| The University of Waterloo | Graduate Degree |
| Western University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GE AEROSPACE | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Ontario Centre of Innovation
Ontario Centre of Innovation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ontario Centres of Excellence, Inc. invests in research, commercialization & talent. The firm is a non-profit organization that drives the research to commercialization process. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, ON. | Finance |
WE Charity (Canada)
WE Charity (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services WE Charity (Canada) is a non-profit organization based in Toronto, Canada. WE Charity operates through a unique model that combines charitable work, social enterprise, and education, with a focus on sustainable development in communities around the world. Through their programs and initiatives, WE Charity aims to inspire and mobilize young people to become active global citizens and make a difference in the world. The Canadian company was founded by Marc F. Kielburger and is dedicated to empowering youth and creating positive social change. | Commercial Services |
SXSW LLC
SXSW LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SXSW LLC is an organization that hosts the SXSW Edu conference and festival, which focuses on critical social issues through the lens of education. SXSW was founded in 1987 by Roland Swenson and is based in Austin, TX. The event brings together learners, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to share their stories, tackle complex issues, and build new paths forward. Attendees can renew their purpose in practice and express their creativity and passion for education. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. | Commercial Services |
| DMZ | Finance |
Highline Beta, Inc
Highline Beta, Inc Investment ManagersFinance Highline Beta, Inc (HIghline Beta) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Lauren Robinson. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. | Finance |
Algero Canadian Metals
 Algero Canadian Metals Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Algero Canadian Metals provides metal recycling services. The Canadian company was founded by Hussam Ayyad. | Distribution Services |
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