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Vancouver, BC, Canada

Brian D.

Strategic Catalyst | Unleashing Potential through Business Development & Partnerships

Brian brings over 15 years of experience spanning investment banking, digital assets, and clean energy infrastructure. Currently, he serves as Senior Advisor at aetherEV Energy, where he supports capital raising, strategic growth initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and the development of EV charging infrastructure across Canada.

Previously, Brian held the role of Principal & Vice President of Business Development at Aquanow, a leading digital asset infrastructure firm. During his tenure, Brian onboarded over 200 institutional clients, helping drive transactional volumes exceeding $100Bn across 50+ countries, while also establishing key banking and payments partnerships globally.

Earlier in his career, Brian was a Vice President at Citigroup in both Canada and the UK, where he advised CFO's and Treasurers on complex financial solutions. Brian played a leading role in several major transactions, including a $10Bn debt facility for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a $3.3Bn M&A deal involving Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business, where he was named an Academic All-Canadian. During his time there, Brian was also captain of the men’s varsity soccer team, an experience that instilled strong leadership, teamwork, and resilience - qualities he continues to apply throughout his professional journey.

Beyond work, Brian actively mentors students at several universities and serves on alumni and nonprofit boards, contributing to both community development and the promotion of education.

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Work

AetherEV: Leading Smart Level 2 & Level 3 EV Charging Solutions for Home & Business

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AetherEV: Leading Smart Level 2 & Level 3 EV Charging Solutions for Home & Business

Experience the future of electric vehicle charging with AetherEV's smart level 2 charging stations. Designed for both residential and commercial use, our products offer unparalleled convenience, efficiency, and functionality. Explore our range today.

Aquanow | Unlock crypto for financial services

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Aquanow | Unlock crypto for financial services

Digital asset infrastructure trusted by the world’s fastest-growing financial institutions, internet platforms and progressive businesses.

Experience

Aug 2023 — Present
aetherEV 🇨🇦

aetherEV 🇨🇦

Senior Advisor

aetherEV is fast becoming a market leader in the EV charging industry, offering smart, cost-effective, and reliable charging solutions.

Sep 2021 — Mar 2025
Aquanow

Aquanow

Principal & VP Business Development

Aquanow is a leading infrastructure provider for digital assets, serving an international customer base with billions of dollars in transactions each month.

Jan 2018 — Sep 2021
Citi

Citi

Vice President - Banking, Capital Markets & Advisory

Citi provides a diverse range of financial services worldwide, including investment banking, wealth management, and more.

Oct 2017 — Dec 2017
Citi

Citi

Associate - Banking, Capital Markets & Advisory

Jan 2016 — Oct 2017
Citi

Citi

Associate - Leveraged Portfolio Group

Jul 2014 — Jan 2016
Citi

Citi

Associate - Banking, Capital Markets & Advisory

Feb 2011 — Jul 2014
Citi

Citi

Analyst - Banking, Capital Markets & Advisory

Jan 2010 — Aug 2010
Nexen Inc.

Nexen Inc.

Treasury Analyst

CNOOC International, operating under the name Nexen Inc., is a global energy company focused on oil and gas exploration and production.

May 2008 — Dec 2008
ATCO Power Canada Ltd

ATCO Power Canada Ltd

Power Marketing Analyst

ATCO is a diversified global corporation providing essential services in industries such as energy, housing, and infrastructure.