The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) has hired a business analyst to provide direct assistance to science and technology-focused entrepreneurs in the form of coaching, mentoring and advisory services.
Hairani Othman previously held
positions with IBM Malaysia, American Home Assurance Co., Islamic
Development Bank and Celcom.
She has training in project appraisal
and risk management, and holds an MBA in finance from North Texas State University.
She completed her bachelor of science degree in
applied probability, statistics and economics at Northern Illinois
University.
“Hairani brings a great deal of experience and
capability to the position which will be a direct benefit to our
business clients,” said Tom Vair, the innovation centre’s
executive director, in a news release. “With her unique skill set,
we look forward to providing even greater support to science and
technology companies in the region.”
“It’s a privilege to be
part of SSMIC,” said Othman. “I look forward to contributing to
the continued growth and success of the science and technology
companies in the region.”
Othman is based out of the SSMIC
headquarters in the new Bio-Sciences and Technology Convergence
Centre located on the Algoma University campus.
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