Susan Handrigan Named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Finance

    MONTREAL, CANADA, March 13, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Susan Handrigan, Director and District Manager, Metropolitan Montreal at Roynat Capital, was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Who's Who. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success.

Ms. Handrigan has 15 years of experience in the financial sector, with three years as Director and District Manager at Roynat Capital in Montreal. Her areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, private equity and business development. She has developed knowledge of many industries including manufacturing, plastics, agriculture, business service and distribution. On a day-to-day basis, Ms. Handrigan oversees nine managers working to develop financing solutions for middle-market companies through the metropolitan Montreal area.

Prior to moving into her current position, she held various roles at Roynat Capital including: two years as Associate Director, and 4 years as Manager, Merchant Banking (both in Toronto and Montreal). She also held positions including Account Manager for the Business Development of Canada, Relationship Account Manager at the Royal Bank of Canada and marketing Manager for TAIS in Costa Rica, for which she carried out market research study in organic agriculture.

A highly motivated professional, Ms. Handrigan has garnered accolades such as a Top Gun Award in 2004 from Roynat Capital. She attributes her success to her work ethic and the exceptional contributions of her team. Ms. Handrigan became involved in her profession through her work as a manager trainee with the Royal Bank of Canada. Rotating every few months, she gained experience in commercial banking, retail banking, international banking and wealth management.

Ms. Handrigan received a bachelor's degree in applied economics from Queens University in 1998. She is a member of organizations such as the Quebec Private Equity Community, the Canadian Venture Capital Association, Reseau Capital, and the Montreal Chamber of Commerce. Active in the community, Ms. Handrigan volunteers with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and Cedars Cancer Institute. In the years to come, she hopes to spend more time transitioning into a strategic position on a high-profile Board of Directors.

Roynat Capital is a 50-year-old financial services firm headquartered in Toronto and a division of the Scotiabank Group. Facilitating business expansion, acquisitions and financing, Roynat Capital offers its clients financial options including long-term debt and equity solutions. For more information about Roynat Capital, visit http://www.roynat.com.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldwidewhoswho.com.

Contact:
Ellen Campbell
Director, Media Relations
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