Hi! I'm Devon
With over 14 years of people leadership experience, a track record of intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, a passion for complex operations such as circularity initiatives, end-of-use strategy, reverse logistics, warranty, service design, program and project management, and building the culture and systems necessary for healthy teamwork, I am a resourceful leader, builder, and collaborator.My background ranges from helping to 10X Arc'teryx over a fast-paced decade, to crowdfunding game studio Fluster Creations Inc. into a sustainable side-hustle. This range of experience is essential to my ability to provide support in a empathetic and thoughtful style to my leaders, teams, and clients.From startups to large companies I love to help leaders and businesses who are impact driven or looking to start broadening their vision.Let's talk about what's in front of you and how I could help!
Hylo is...
Hylo is fractional leadership and project-based support that unlocks your ambition.The truth is I'm a human swiss-army knife. Throughout my career I've worn many hats, learned on the job, and developed a broad range of expertise.Here are a few examples:
Circularity and Sustainability Initiatives such as End-of-Use and B Corp Strategy, Repair, Resale/Recommerce, and Upcycling
After-Sales Support, Warranty Management, and Recall and Market Withdrawal Crisis Management
Reverse Logistics, Operations, and Business Process Improvement
Strategic Planning, Program and Project Management, Agile, Scrum, and Purpose-Built Work Management Systems
Product Development, Product Management, and Commercialization
Sales and Marketing
People Leadership
Outside Work
It's hidden in the name. Hylophilia is the obsessive love of forests. Growing up on the west coast of Canada I find the forest to be a recharging, and joy-generating place.Being in nature, active, creative, and with inspiring people are some of my favourite things. I get fired up about backcountry skiing, hunting for chanterelle mushrooms, pickleball, travelling, books, saunas, multi-day hikes, financial literacy, innovation, technology, and music, just to name a few...
Clients
Here are some recent clients. I'm so excited about what these organizations are up to:
Gatherwell Community Inc. Fractional General Management, including team leadership, operations, customers service, and strategy
Arc'teryx Equipment Inc. ReBird Retail Service Centers, strategy development, case management software, project management, training and coaching
Gather Living Inc. Business development, process design, project management
Renewt Technical Apparel Specialists Inc. Business development, strategic planning
Inspired individuals and leaders taking their lives and work to the next level
"Devon brings a diverse background of entrepreneurial and high-growth corporate experience, which makes him an incredible asset to business development, projects, planning and overall leadership support. His interpersonal skills are top-notch and he is a delight to be around. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and would take any opportunity to work with him again!"
- Jonathan Chawla, Founder & CEO, Gather Living Inc.
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