MEET THE TEAM |
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AGCI Executive Team |
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 Susan Gong
Managing Partner, Founder
CPA,CA
Susan Gong is the founder and managing partner of Altec Global Capital Inc. She holds an Honours B.B.A. from Wilfred Laurier University and a CPA,CA designation which qualified her for her previous role at the Metro Toronto Housing Authority. She is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant.
Susan is a former member of the Immigration and Refugee Board, the government agency that adjudicates applications for legal residency in Canada. She has been honoured with several awards, including the Chinese Woman Pioneer Award. Susan is fluent in English and Mandarin. She is a director of Scarborough York Region Chinese Business Association and member of the SickKids Foundation’s Chinese Cabinet. |
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 James Metcalfe
Special Advisor
Mr. Metcalfe has worked for 24 years in the departments of Citizenship and Immigration Canada and of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. With his experience as a Visa Officer, Canadian Consul, and as an independent consultant, he has assisted thousands of people to immigrate and live, work, and study in Canada. His work has required extensive travel throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Mr. Metcalfe’s knowledge of immigration law and procedures has resulted in a clear expertise to analyze issues and resolve complex problems quickly. He will be a great asset to Altec Global Capital Inc. in future. |
 Alan Ballak
Managing Partner
Mr. Alan John Ford Ballak has over 30 years of international work experience, and more than 20 years of experience in trades.
Alan J.F. Ballak has an academic background in environmental technology and engineering in Ontario, Canada. He majored in resource management and minored in transportation systems. He also has worked as a research scientist in Canada and Malaysia and has several papers to his credit.
Mr. Ballak in particular with his Trade Commissioner and private sector experience brings to Altec Global Capital Inc. his vast contacts and “connexions” in the business community and international business associations. |
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 Roland Nimmo
Special Advisor, CPA, CA
An enthusiastic business leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and professional presence. A trusted advisor to decision-makers in some of Canada’s largest and most successful global organizations. Brings practical, structured and creative solutions to all levels of the organization from operations, finance, and marketing to overall corporate governance. Uses a vigorous and co-operative approach focusing on the essentials, driving organizational success. |
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AGCI Advisors |
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 Lane Si
High-end Project Director
Mr. Si is in charge of High-end customer resource maintenance and business development for Altec Global Capital Inc.With extensive business operation and corporate development experience in North American Market, including real estate development, hotel operations, international education and immigration consulting.
He specializes in cross-border financial investment, wealth planning, and private asset management. And maintain long-term collaboration with banks and other professional investment institutions in Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and other provinces.
He has provided multinational business consulting services throughout China, Southeast Asia and Russia for more than 20 years, establishing extensive resources with Politicians, Medias and Business investment conglomerate. |
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AGCI Consultants |
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 Laura Johnston
BA, SSGB, LMC, PMP, E-Com. Mgmt
Advisor
Laura Johnston is a senior marketing professional specializing in business writing, project management, and e-commerce services. She began her career with the airlines and has since held several executive positions in the health care, nanotech, and IT industries. As a business consultant she has worked in both the public and private sectors and is certified in E-Commerce Management, pricing strategy, and continuous improvement methodologies. Laura is proficient in strategic planning, business analysis and development, and stakeholder relations. She is active as a mentor in the Business Start-Up Program with Enterprise Toronto. |
 Aline Ayoub
Human Resource Consultant
Aline Ayoub is a graduate of l’Université De Montréal with a BA in Political Sciences and a Certificate in Public Relations and is the President and founder of Aline Ayoub HR Consulting. She is an avid blogger and author of “The 10 Essentials Steps To Former Executive Immigrants Getting Their Dream Job”. Aline was also featured in the Canadian Immigration Magazine.
Aline helps small businesses reduce their time in hiring the right person. She has helped thousands of business owners by providing them with a set of tools easy to implement and has helped small business owners select the right people, place them in the right roles at the right time, and manage them to their full potential. |
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 Cathy Cheng
Education Consultant
Cathy Cheng has many years of experience in global education exchange programs. She represents Ubridge College from Alberta, Canada on its English summer camp recruitment in mainland China and Taiwan. Additionally, Cathy is dedicated to improving teenagers’ global perspectives, by actively supporting Canada’s “Working Holiday” programs among Taiwanese.
Currently, Cathy is responsible for AGCI’s leadership training programs, including “Teenager Leadership Summer Camp” and “Parent&Kids English Summer Camp”. |
 Chunyan Liang
Overseas Marketing Manager
Mrs. Liang is a Certified Economic Consultant, who is professional, objective, and critical. She uses statistics, mathematical analysis, and economic theory to provide advice to people and organizations that encounter issues such issues as unemployment, inflation, industrial productivity, farm policies, and international trade.
She is also a Certified Real Estate Appraiser. She always provides opinions on various aspects such as value for purchase and sale of property, value for lending purposes, value of property to be expropriated by government, litigation, and value for determining property assessment levels and property tax appeals.
Last but not least, Mrs. Liang is a Registered Auctioneer of China. She has been committed to the protection of traditional culture, combined with modern business models, to incubate the creativity of traditional cultural industries, build a supply chain of characteristic industries, select the most representative cultural content in Tibetan areas, and operate with modern business models. |
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AGCI Marketing and Development |
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Yang Yang
Senior Business Development Manager
Yang Yang is an experienced business development and institutional sales professional with over 15 years of experience in client relationship management, financial product solutions, market research, and strategic business development. Her extensive experience working with institutional investors, including investment funds, private equity firms, and insurance companies, has equipped her with strong skills in relationship building, business negotiations, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. As Senior Business Development Manager at Altec Global Capital Inc., she will leverage her international business experience and professional network to identify new market opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, expand client relationships, and support the company’s business growth and market expansion initiatives. |
YaoMing Huang
Project Development Coordinator
Yaoming Huang is a business administration and project coordination professional with experience in business operations and marketing. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Sunderland and has a background in design studies at OCAD University in Toronto. His professional experience includes procurement coordination, market research, brand development, and promotional campaign management. He has also participated in business expansion initiatives and commercial development projects, demonstrating strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. As Project Development Coordinator at Altec Global Capital Inc., he will support business development projects by coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, conducting market research, liaising with founders and external service providers, preparing project documentation, and assisting with marketing initiatives to support clients’ business growth and operational objectives. |
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AGCI Human Resources Consultant |
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 Allison McGarry
CHRL, MIR
Allison is a Human Resources Consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations manage their workforce and navigate complex employment matters. She holds a Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University, a Diploma in Human Resources Management from Seneca College, and is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL).
Working with Altec’s leadership team, Allison provides HR support across all areas of the business, including employee relations, performance management, workplace policies, disability management, compliance, and organizational development. She helps ensure that the company has the people practices, processes, and guidance needed to support its employees and deliver exceptional service to clients. |
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