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Perry Miele became the owner and chairman of Budco in 2006. He has over 20 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry and has earned a reputation as a strategic builder of businesses. Perry will apply this expertise to the continued growth and prosperity of Budco. In 1987, Perry became a partner in Gingko, an integrated marketing services company, located in Toronto. At Gingko, Perry grew the company to become one of Canada's largest independently owned agencies, working with clients such as American Express, Royal Bank, ConAgra and Kellogg's. In 1998, he successfully negotiated a merger with DraftWorldwide (a subsidiary of Interpublic Group) headquartered in New York. Soon after the merger, Perry joined Draft's executive management team as president of the International Group, responsible for all operations outside the United States - 36 offices operating in 24 countries. Perry led the company's international expansion plan with a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Perry started his career with the Canadian federal government, rising to the position of chief of staff to the Minister of International Trade during NAFTA negotiations. Perry currently sits on the boards of Izumi Outdoors and the Fishing Forever Foundation. In addition, he is the Ontario chair and active member of the Young Presidents Organization. Perry has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario. Perry is a partner in Beringer Capital, a merchant bank based in Toronto. He is also General Partner of The Mentor Fund, which invests intellectual and financial capital in "emerging" marketing and communications companies. | 