For over three decades Goran Samuel Pesic has been an influential figure in business and technology. As the CEO and Chairman of the Samuel Group of Companies, he oversees a diverse portfolio of businesses and organizations.

This includes Samuel Technologies, a company specializing in international technology transfers, and Quantox Canada, an IT consulting and software development firm.

Goran has played instrumental roles in international technology, advising large corporations on accessing new technology markets, mergers and acquisitions and emergent digital solutions. Goran played a key role at the Canadian Commercial Corporation, where he developed and implemented global trade strategies, expanded CAE Inc.'s presence and technology sales to the UAE, and served as a senior political advisor to the Minister of International Trade at Global Affairs Canada and the federal Minister of Public Safety.

Before this, Goran led influential think tanks like the Atlantic Council of Canada and the Council on Transatlantic Relations. An academically accomplished U.S. National Security Fulbright Scholar, Goran studied at the University of California and earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. His career exemplifies his steadfast dedication, visionary leadership, and commitment to service.