Standard Innovation Appoints New VP of Business Development, Marketing

OTTAWA — Standard Innovation has announced  the appointment of Simon Smith to vice president of business development and marketing.

Simon has a background in sales and business management. Prior to joining Standard Innovation, he held senior roles in business development and marketing at several global companies, such as Eversharp Pro Inc. and Kerr Heating.

“Simon’s wealth of knowledge about sales strategy, product development and delivery will be invaluable to the We-Vibe team,” says Standard Innovation CEO Anne Finlayson. “He will be a significant asset to us as we continue to expand and develop the We-Vibe product line.”

Simon brings more than 16 years of business experience to the position. He joins Standard Innovation’s management team, reporting to CEO Anne Finlayson. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Windsor, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario.

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