OUR EXPERTS

Meet the Team

Rob Allen

Rob Allen is an experienced executive who specializes in large organization turnarounds and recoveries to unlock value and growth. Rob founded Aligned Outcomes after 30 years of progressive industry and executive experience primarily with the IBM Corporation in both North America and Europe. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Calgary and Executive Education Certifications from the University of Western Ontario and Harvard Business School.

Matt Riddel

Matt Riddel is a senior sales leader and coach with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations strengthen client success and drive meaningful business outcomes. With a career rooted in the enterprise software industry, he has partnered with leaders across North America and Europe to build trusted relationships, develop high-performing teams, and create lasting customer value.

Tom Bielecki

Tom is an experienced entrepreneur with a deep focus on business development. Notably, Tom led the North American technology portfolio investment management for an industry leader in Additive Manufacturing in Germany. Recently Tom has worked with venture-backed start-ups to expand their sales operations in North America. Tom excels at connecting stakeholders and technologies to drive creative problem solving and automation for an enhanced customer experience.

Lorne Lerner

Lorne is a seasoned and dynamic professional with over 25 years of proven expertise in driving progressive process and digital automaton success. His extensive background includes managing intricate organizational transformations with a focus on operational, organizational and technology optimizations for start-ups, mid-level, and Fortune 500 companies. He has successfully navigated diverse business landscapes and has supported positive outcomes at every level. Lorne is a graduate of the Schulich School of Business, with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

Sonja Mellema

Sonja is a passionate leader with interest and experience in entrepreneurship. She has developed a sharp skill set in business solutioning through her experience competing in international case competitions representing the University of Calgary. She now brings her skillset to the project execution team. Sonja has completed her dual Degree from the University of Calgary in Commerce and Economics with a concentration in Finance and an Embedded Certificate in Entrepreneurial Thinking.

Maeghan Jerry

Maeghan is a data-driven professional with a passion for human connection and business process improvement. Leaning on a diverse academic background and years of experience in post-secondary, she expertly weaves together technical skills with a deep understanding of community engagement to maximize impact and exceed business goals. Maeghan holds a Master of Information and a Master of Museum Studies from the University of Toronto, as well as a BA in Anthropology and Linguistics from the University of Alberta.

Dilshad Dossa

Dilshad is an organizational effectiveness and change leader whose career spans more than 20 years across continents, industries, and sectors. She brings evidence-based methodology and an integrated, deeply human approach to complex change to Aligned Outcomes. A trusted advisor to executives, Dilshad works closely with senior leaders on corporate strategy, governance, operating model design, and process improvement turning ambiguity into clear, sequenced action that endures. She holds an MSc from Ashridge Business School, an MBA in HR and is an ICF and EMCC Global accredited coach.

Arian Haghighat

Arian brings an engineering mindset, a finance foundation, and an entrepreneurial spirit to complex business challenges. His cross-disciplinary background spans analytical problem solving, financial strategy, and technology-enabled transformation, allowing him to connect business goals and the processes, systems, and capabilities needed to achieve them. Arian studied Finance at the University of Calgary and has built experience across startups and dynamic business environments where practical innovation matters.

Kenneth R. McKinnon

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Ken is a senior executive skilled at providing financial, strategic and legal services in the public and private marketplace. He has successfully worked with small management teams and entrepreneurs to grow organizations and provide a well-rounded business solution approach to problem solving. His skills in corporate governance and business strategy have assisted various teams in high growth environments. Ken holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary majoring in accounting and his LLB from Queen’s University.