Sunbelt of Ottawa
Office ID:
OTTAWON001
OTTAWON001
About Us
Welcome to Sunbelt Ottawa
Sunbelt Ottawa is one of 30+ offices across Canada and part of an international network of over 250+ Sunbelt offices.
We are proud to serve the Ottawa region with our staff of professional sales representatives, brokers and support staff that you see below.
For more tips and resources and to learn more about why Sunbelt is "the place to go to buy or sell a business" visit SunbeltCanada.com
Office Owner
Greg Kells, Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary, Certified Business Intermediary, Life Member Institute of Business Appraisers, Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser, Certified Senior Business Analyst, Licensed Business/Real Estate Broker, is President of Sunbelt Business Brokers Inc. (Canada). His focus on Sunbelt's development has made Sunbelt the premiere business brokerage in Canada. Greg Kells is an international entrepreneur with extensive business development, marketing, and management experience. Mr. Kells started the Canadian operations of Sunbelt Business Brokers in 2002 and in addition to opening 27 offices in Canada he is developing business brokerage in 10 other countries. Mr. Kells has served as president/chairman of companies in various industries including the hi-tech industry, manufacturing, business consulting, training, tourism, real estate development, business appraisal, television production and laboratories. Greg is very much a hands on CEO and his skills and experience are a significant asset to clients. He has been a guest lecturer at Harvard, Yale, and Duke Universities as well as at numerous Canadian Colleges. He enjoys mentoring and is involved in teaching at Sunbelt and for the International Business Brokers Association. Greg is the supportive husband to contemporary artist Gayle Kells and is the proud father of three children. He is involved in his community on various levels including being the Chair of the Canadian Institute of Nature and the founding Chair of the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution. He has been a candidate for leadership of Ontario and is active in numerous community organizations.
Advisors
In addition to his 12 years experience owning and operating his own businesses, Mr. Benell has previously worked in corporate finance and acquisitions for a large multinational, as a commercial banker for a Big Five Bank, and as a University lecturer teaching strategic planning. Robert holds Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science degrees, and is a licensed Business/Real Estate representative with Sunbelt Business Brokers Bizcap in Ottawa. Mr. Benell has experience with hundreds of businesses in a variety of industries, and is very familiar with many of the issues faced by owner/operators.
Khaled Bitar, B.Sc., CBI, is a seasoned business professional, with extensive sales and business management experience in Canada and overseas. Khaled has worked abroad for many years, and traveled to many countries on 5 continents, dealing with different customers having varied requirements, backgrounds and cultures. These interactions have afforded him the learning opportunities to get to know different cultures and traditions over the years. He has always had consistent success in all his dealings, and continues to provide excellent service to his current and future clients. Khaled has held many executive positions during his career, having served as Branch Manager for a multinational company in Ottawa, and different sales positions, including VP Sales and Marketing in two global high tech companies. Khaled also owned and managed an export and international consulting business, where he assisted different companies in establishing and managing new markets. Khaled holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry, a Diploma with Distinction from Carleton University Sprott School of Business in International Trade Training, as well as a wealth of hands-on knowledge and experience in running manufacturing, sales and consulting businesses. He earned a CBI (Certified Business Intermediary) designation from International Business Brokers Association in 2009, and continues to be a member in good standing of IBBA. He is also a member of Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). He has been a speaker at trade and industry functions, as well as being an active volunteer in his community. Khaled is fluent in English and Arabic, with a working knowledge of French. He has enjoyed Ottawa for over 20 years, where he resides with his wife and 2 children.
Mark is a graduate in Business; major International Marketing. He has over 15 years of small business experience in owning and operating 3 successful business ventures. Mark is an innovative problem solver. Accompanied with this background it provides him with a unique perspective on daily business operations along with the ability to educate buyers on small business. Mark is now concentrating his efforts on assisting individuals in reaching their financial goals through the purchasing or selling of a business. Mark is a regular volunteer in his community and sits on various boards including the local Community Center, Township Committee and Church Council. Mark is married and the proud father of 3 children.
Heman Hui has been working at Sunbelt as a sales representative for 4 years. He is knowledgeable in the functioning of different types of businesses and the accurate evaluation of their values. He understands buyers’ and sellers’ needs and is experienced in coaching the sellers to prepare the sale of their business as well as coordinating due diligence processes on behalf of his clients. As a past franchisee, Heman is well-versed in the operation of small business, franchise agreement, lease negotiation, and financial management. Heman has also worked briefly in the financial industry. Heman graduated from McGill University in engineering and had worked in the manufacturing industry as a design and project engineer for twelve years. Heman is a member of PEO and OREA in good standing. It is his pleasure to serve his clients in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
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Francois, a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and member of the International Business Brokerage Association, is a graduate in Business; Major Finance. He possesses over 20 years of business experience in management and operations in the automotive industry. After acquiring expertise in Financial Services, Francois exited the position of Regional Manager - Eastern Canada to acquire experience at different manufacturers where he held Sales Operations management positions, responsible for the Quebec provincial territory. During his tenure over the years, he helped operators with the purchase of franchises, specialized mergers and acquisitions, as well as securing mortgage and capital financing; he gained experience in assisting operators in making the proper choices to assure their financial success in a very competitive industry. His expertise and dedication to customer service allowed Francois to enter the retail operations where he successfully operated and managed automotive and recreational vehicle dealerships. This background provides Francois with a solid perspective on business operations, processes and efficiencies, and the ability to mentor and educate business buyers and sellers while providing best-in-class service. He is now concentrating on assisting venture enthusiasts in reaching their financial goals through the purchase and sale of businesses. Francois is perfectly bilingual (French and English), lives in Ottawa with his wife and 3 children.
Olga is excellent at connecting buyers and seller. She has a strong background in a variety of industries. She began her career in the hospitality industry working with international organizations. She has held a wide variety of professional positions such as translation, paralegal, immigration and sales. She came to Sunbelt through her own acquisition of a business and liked the service so much she joined the staff. Olga is a hard worker who does a great job marketing her listings and connecting her sellers the right buyers.
Chris is a graduate of University of Ottawa in Business Administration, specializing in financial analysis and engineering and business consulting. His experience spans from small enterprises to a Fortune 500 company. Coming from an international entrepreneurial environment he well understands the needs of business sellers wanting to divest their assets and buyers seeking to fulfill their dreams of owning a successful business. Chris is an advocate of win-win situations, strictly adhering to business brokerage code of ethics and committed to professional excellence.
Chris Strang, P.Eng, M.A.SC, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in small business. With International experience in the US, Europe and Middle East and his finance background has provided many business owners with great advice and counsel. Chris is focused at Sunbelt Business Brokers on assisting business owners and potential owners on gaining success through successfully transferring control of Ottawa Region based businesses to new management. Chris is happily rooted in Ottawa after a career in international business and successfully managing a local Financial Planning and Management Consulting business . His technical background, years of management experience and financial background combine to provide win-win solutions that securely develop business solutions that provide wealth and prosperity for both buyers and sellers of local businesses. Chris is actively involved in his community through charities, sports associations and initiatives to assist local business.