Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> September 1, 2003

Miles Nadal – Mdc Corporation Inc (mdca)

MILES S. NADAL is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDC Corporation Inc. He is known as one of Canada's distinguished entrepreneurs and a leading contributor in community circles. He is the Chairman and Founder of a number of business service organizations in Canada. These organizations include MDC Corporation, Maxxcom Inc. and First Asset Management. These organizations employ over 3,300 people and have revenues exceeding $700 million dollars. The operations span a broad geographic base including Canada, United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. Mr. Nadal's entrepreneurial business acumen coupled with his excellent track record in corporate enterprise is the basis for the successful growth strategy of the businesses he is involved with. Mr. Nadal has received a significant number of awards for his entrepreneurial endeavors including being awarded "The Top 40 Under 40" award in 1998. In addition, Mr. Nadal received the prestigious "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" in the "Services" category in 1999. Mr. Nadal's leadership extends to the philanthropic community as well; among his current activities he serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Mt. Sinai Hospital as well as the Board of Directors for the Schulich School of Business. Mr. Nadal has been a significant contributor to other charitable organizations, including the Reena Foundation, a non-profit social service agency that is dedicated to integrating people with developmental disabilities into the community with dignity and respect. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief overview of MDC Corporation?

Mr. Nadal: Today, quite simply, we are the 17th largest marketing

advertising services firm in the world, and our goal is to be