Tomas Schmidt

COO, CMO, and chief product officer in Ottawa, ON, Canada

Tomas Schmidt

COO, CMO, and chief product officer in Ottawa, ON, Canada

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I help organizations solve growth, operational, product, and market-positioning challenges — and help experienced professionals navigate career advancement, reinvention, and the changing rules of work.

My background spans 35+ years of executive leadership across technology, operations, product, marketing, and commercial growth roles in North America.

I’ve served as COO, CMO, Head of Product, and senior operating leader in businesses ranging from growth-stage companies to multinational organizations. Throughout my career, I’ve led turnarounds, improved profitability, scaled operations, built products, repositioned brands, and helped organizations execute through periods of change.

Today, my work takes two forms:

• Advising organizations on growth strategy, operational effectiveness, product direction, and market positioning

• Working selectively with experienced professionals on strategic career positioning, advancement barriers, leadership perception, and next-step opportunities

I’m also the founder of Career Transformation Hub, a growing platform focused on helping mid-career professionals adapt, advance, and remain relevant in an AI-shaped economy.

If you’re navigating growth, transition, stalled momentum, or a meaningful next-step decision, feel free to connect or reach out.

Some of the client partners I have worked with:

Dell

RIM - Blackberry

ALT Hotels

Denihan Hospitality

Thompson Hotels

AGF

GE Capital

Mackenzie Financial

Scotiabank

Thompson Reuters

Harley Davidson Financial Services

John Deere Financial

Suzuki

Yamaha Motor Canada