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Debi Rosati is the Corporate Director at [[Sears]] Canada.<ref>[http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/debi-rosati-fca-icd-d/11/670/516  Linkedin]</ref>She is also the former founder of RosatiNet, inc and former Chair of the Board of directors for [[CIRA]] (Canadian Internet Registration Authority).
'''Debi Rosati''' is the Corporate Director at Sears Canada.<ref>[http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/debi-rosati-fca-icd-d/11/670/516  Linkedin]</ref> She is also the founder of [[RosatiNet]] Inc., and former Chair of the Board of directors for the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, [[CIRA]].


She is an Ottawa-based venture catalyst in Canada’s growing high-tech industry,a Corporate Director with over 25 years in financial, operational and strategic management in the technology sector with an extensive network to add value in her role as a Board member. In 2001, she founded Founded RosatiNet, Inc., a venture catalyst firm focused on developing financing strategies for technology start-ups, advised over 20 technology start-ups and have raised over $35 million in private equity.<ref>[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=117881&p=irol-govBio&ID=177260 Sears]</ref> She also co-founded TimeStep Corporation as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) grew company to over 150 employees and $10M sales and raised over $15M in financing. Strategically negotiated US$100M acquisition to Newbridge Networks. (1994 - 1999). She raised over $50M in private equity as a Venture Catalyst and Chief Financial Officer. (1994 - present).<ref>[http://www.womeninthelead.ca/profiles/rosati.htm Women in the Lead]</ref>
She has participated in the [[ICANN]] community throughout her career, especially with regards to [[CIRA]].<ref>[http://www.acei.ca/2007-agm-minutes/ CIRA Minutes]</ref>


Debi is actively involved in her community through her business leadership roles on the Campaign Cabinet of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, School of Management Advisory Board, University of Ottawa and Faculty of Business Advisory Council, Brock University, The Entrepreneurship Centre Advisory Committee of OCRI and CATA's Women in Technology (WIT) Forum National Advisory Board.<ref>[http://www.catawit.ca/Mission_Vision/Ambassadors_Circle/DRosati.asp Canadian Women in Technology (CanWIT)]</ref> She has been involved in fundraising events for the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA). She has chaired the Governance Committee of Junior Achievement of Ottawa Carleton and has participated as a judge in the 2005 Wes Nicol Entrepreneurial Award, the Ottawa Business Journal's 2002 Top 40 under 40 awards and the 2002 student Technology Venture Challenge.
Rosati graduated from Brock University with Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (1984) and is a Chartered Accountant (1985), with over 20 years experience in the field of finance and management.<ref>[https://www.wcm.ca/default.aspx?tabid=10000115&eventid=10000023 Women in Capital Market]</ref>


Debi has been recognized for professional, business and community achievements as a fellow chartered accountant (FCA)- 2009 <ref>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/CA-Institute-Confers-FCA-Designations-on-10-Ottawa-Area-Chartered-Accountants-1049707.htm Market Wire]</ref>. She is also the recipient of the 2007 Brock University Alumni Association's Thirty from the Past Thirty award, and the Ottawa Women's Business Network 2005 Businesswoman of the year finalist in the professional category <ref>[http://www.womensbusinessnetwork.ca/awards/businesswoman-of-the-year-award/2005.php Womens Business Network]</ref>. Debi has also received the following awards: Brock University's Faculty of Business 2003 Distinguished Graduate award <ref>[http://www.brocku.ca/business/alumni/graduates Brock University]</ref> and the Ottawa Business Journal 2001-Top 40 under 40 Award.<ref>[http://brocku.ca/business/alumni/graduates/2003-debi-rosati Brock University]</ref>
==Career Accomplishments==
She is an Ottawa-based venture catalyst in Canada’s growing high-tech industry, a Corporate Director with over 25 years in financial, operational and strategic management in the technology sector with an extensive network; which further enhances her value as a board member. In 2001, she founded [[RosatiNet]] Inc., a venture catalyst firm focused on developing financing strategies for technology start-ups. There she advised over 20 technology start-ups and raised over $35 million in private equity.<ref>[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=117881&p=irol-govBio&ID=177260 Sears]</ref> She also co-founded [[TimeStep Corporation]]; and, while its CFO, the company grew to over 150 employees and $10M  in sales and raised over $15M in financing. Rosati negotiated the US$100M acquisition of [[Newbridge Networks]]. She also raised over $50M in private equity as a Venture Catalyst and Chief Financial Officer.<ref>[http://www.womeninthelead.ca/profiles/rosati.htm Women in the Lead]</ref>


Graduated from Brock University, Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (1984) and is a Chartered Accountant (1985) with over 20 years in the field of finance and management.
==Community Engagement==
Debi is involved in her community through her leadership roles on the Campaign Cabinet of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, School of Management Advisory Board, University of Ottawa and Faculty of Business Advisory Council, Brock University, The Entrepreneurship Centre Advisory Committee of OCRI and CATA's Women in Technology (WIT) Forum National Advisory Board.<ref>[http://www.catawit.ca/Mission_Vision/Ambassadors_Circle/DRosati.asp Canadian Women in Technology (CanWIT)]</ref> Debi Rosati has been involved in fundraising events for the National Ovarian Cancer Association. She has chaired the Governance Committee of Junior Achievement of Ottawa Carleton and has participated as a judge in the 2005 Wes Nicol Entrepreneurial Award, the Ottawa Business Journal's 2002 Top 40 under 40 awards and the 2002 student Technology Venture Challenge.


==Career History==
==Awards and Recognition==
* Debi Rosati from 1994 to 1999, she serves as the Co-founded and CFO at TimeStep Corporation.<ref>[http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=689946&ticker=FUT:CN&previousCapId=7675730&previousTitle=SEARS%20HOLDINGS%20CORP Business Week]</ref>
Debi has been recognized for professional, business and community achievements as a fellow chartered accountant (FCA)- 2009.<ref>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/CA-Institute-Confers-FCA-Designations-on-10-Ottawa-Area-Chartered-Accountants-1049707.htm Market Wire]</ref> She is also the recipient of the 2007 Brock University Alumni Association's Thirty from the Past Thirty award, and the Ottawa Women's Business Network 2005 Businesswoman of the year finalist in the professional category.<ref>[http://www.womensbusinessnetwork.ca/awards/businesswoman-of-the-year-award/2005.php Womens Business Network]</ref> Debi has also received the following awards: Brock University's Faculty of Business 2003 Distinguished Graduate award <ref>[http://www.brocku.ca/business/alumni/graduates Brock University]</ref> and the Ottawa Business Journal 2001-Top 40 under 40 Award.<ref>[http://brocku.ca/business/alumni/graduates/2003-debi-rosati Brock University]</ref>


* She was the  General Partner at Celtic House Venture Partners From May 2000 to December 2001.  
==Important Roles==
* Corporate Director, Sears Canada, 2007-Present.


* From 2004 to 2006, she serves as the Board of Governors Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance ([[CATA]])
* Corporate Director, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, 2007 - 2009.


* She was a Board member at Axis Investment Fundfrom January 2002 to December 2007.  
* President, [[RosatiNet]], 2002-2009.


* From June 2005 to September 2008, she served as the  Chair of the Board [[CIRA]].<ref>[http://www.ca/cira-board-appoints-officers-for-2007-2008-board-term/ CIRA]</ref>
* Corporate Director, DISTIL Interactive Ltd., 2006 - 2009.  


* From April 2006 to March 2009, she served as the Corporate Director at neuroLanguage Corporation.
* Corporate Director, neuroLanguage Corporation, 2006 - 2009.


* She served as the Corporate Director at DISTIL Interactive Ltd from December 2006 to May 2009
* Chair of the Board, [[CIRA]], 2005 - 2007.<ref>[http://www.ca/cira-board-appoints-officers-for-2007-2008-board-term/ CIRA]</ref>


* From Januray 2002 to December 2009, she served as the President at [[RosatInet]].
* Board of Governors, Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance ([[CATA]]), 2004 - 2006.


* She served as the  Corporate Director at Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation from May 2007 to 2009
* Board Member, Axis Investment Fund, 2002 - 2007.
 
* General Partner, Celtic House Venture Partners, May 2000 - December 2001.
 
* Co-founder and CFO, [[TimeStep Corporation]], 1994 - 1999.<ref>[http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=689946&ticker=FUT:CN&previousCapId=7675730&previousTitle=SEARS%20HOLDINGS%20CORP Business Week]</ref>


* Since may 2007, she has been serving as the Corporate Director at [[Sears]] Canada
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Latest revision as of 18:05, 21 May 2021
Affiliation: RosatiNet Inc.
Country: Canada
Email: debi [at] rosatinet.com
LinkedIn:    Debi Rosati

Debi Rosati is the Corporate Director at Sears Canada.[1] She is also the founder of RosatiNet Inc., and former Chair of the Board of directors for the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, CIRA.

She has participated in the ICANN community throughout her career, especially with regards to CIRA.[2]

Rosati graduated from Brock University with Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (1984) and is a Chartered Accountant (1985), with over 20 years experience in the field of finance and management.[3]

Career Accomplishments

She is an Ottawa-based venture catalyst in Canada’s growing high-tech industry, a Corporate Director with over 25 years in financial, operational and strategic management in the technology sector with an extensive network; which further enhances her value as a board member. In 2001, she founded RosatiNet Inc., a venture catalyst firm focused on developing financing strategies for technology start-ups. There she advised over 20 technology start-ups and raised over $35 million in private equity.[4] She also co-founded TimeStep Corporation; and, while its CFO, the company grew to over 150 employees and $10M in sales and raised over $15M in financing. Rosati negotiated the US$100M acquisition of Newbridge Networks. She also raised over $50M in private equity as a Venture Catalyst and Chief Financial Officer.[5]

Community Engagement

Debi is involved in her community through her leadership roles on the Campaign Cabinet of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, School of Management Advisory Board, University of Ottawa and Faculty of Business Advisory Council, Brock University, The Entrepreneurship Centre Advisory Committee of OCRI and CATA's Women in Technology (WIT) Forum National Advisory Board.[6] Debi Rosati has been involved in fundraising events for the National Ovarian Cancer Association. She has chaired the Governance Committee of Junior Achievement of Ottawa Carleton and has participated as a judge in the 2005 Wes Nicol Entrepreneurial Award, the Ottawa Business Journal's 2002 Top 40 under 40 awards and the 2002 student Technology Venture Challenge.

Awards and Recognition

Debi has been recognized for professional, business and community achievements as a fellow chartered accountant (FCA)- 2009.[7] She is also the recipient of the 2007 Brock University Alumni Association's Thirty from the Past Thirty award, and the Ottawa Women's Business Network 2005 Businesswoman of the year finalist in the professional category.[8] Debi has also received the following awards: Brock University's Faculty of Business 2003 Distinguished Graduate award [9] and the Ottawa Business Journal 2001-Top 40 under 40 Award.[10]

Important Roles

  • Corporate Director, Sears Canada, 2007-Present.
  • Corporate Director, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, 2007 - 2009.
  • Corporate Director, DISTIL Interactive Ltd., 2006 - 2009.
  • Corporate Director, neuroLanguage Corporation, 2006 - 2009.
  • Chair of the Board, CIRA, 2005 - 2007.[11]
  • Board of Governors, Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA), 2004 - 2006.
  • Board Member, Axis Investment Fund, 2002 - 2007.
  • General Partner, Celtic House Venture Partners, May 2000 - December 2001.

References

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