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Henry leads Amati’s Governance Advisory, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Restructuring Division.

Henry is an entrepreneur and business owner with decades of experience founding, acquiring, growing and selling businesses of his own. He has successfully taken companies public and brings an owner’s perspective to the opportunities, challenges and decisions that shape a business. He now draws on that experience to help Amati’s clients strengthen their businesses, pursue growth and navigate ownership transitions.

As founder, CEO and Chairman of Strad Energy Services, Henry brought the company public in 2010. His leadership experience also includes serving as CEO of Banff Caribou Properties and Chair of Vortex Production Services, alongside board experience with Northbridge Capital LPs, Nanalysis Corporation, Fitneff Inc., Simplex Construction Supplies and several private and non-profit organizations.

At Amati, Henry helps clients clarify strategic direction, strengthen governance and work through corporate restructuring. His approach emphasizes clear priorities, accountable leadership and practical execution, drawing on his experience to help owners build business value and prepare for succession or a sale.

Henry holds CFA, CA and ICD.D designations and is a Harvard Business School alumnus. Before entering business, he was a concert cellist who studied at the Juilliard School in New York and performed across Canada, Europe, Russia and the United States.

Paul leads Amati’s Growth and Transition Advisory, AI Implementation and Capital Advisory Divisions.

Paul brings extensive experience in capital raising, corporate finance and international markets, including involvement in more than $4.5 billion in transactions. Holding multiple Vice President roles at Royal Bank of Canada and other international financial institutions, he has advised businesses across North America and Europe on financing, growth and ownership transitions. He also served as CEO of Vortex Production Services, an energy services company with a presence across Western Canada.

At Amati, Paul helps businesses, institutional investors, family offices and non-profits grow, implement bespoke capital solutions and integrate AI. His relationship-first approach ensures that his team always puts each client’s objectives first. He draws on his experience in international corporate finance to deliver practical solutions for his clients’ benefit. Through Switzerland-based Amati Partners Suisse, his work also includes leading bond strategies, capital preservation and treasury management for Amati’s clients internationally.

Paul holds an MBA in Finance, the Chartered Manager designation and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Public Policy. He is a graduate of MIT Sloan’s Applied Agentic AI for Organizational Transformation program, allowing him to help businesses apply AI to improve operations and decision-making. Paul also holds the CFA Society’s Private Equity Certificate and the Certificate in Business and Commercial Lending from the American Bankers Association. He has also completed various executive education certifications at the University of Calgary, Peking University and the Australian Institute of Business.

Paul is a member of the advisory board of Ledgend Capital Corp and the Ledgend Group of Companies, a Western Canadian private equity firm. He has served as a business mentor with Indspire’s Indigenous mentorship program and Junior Achievement (JA) Canada, and as a director of the Economics Society of Calgary.

Gary leads Amati’s Operational Excellence and Process Optimization Division, bringing more than 44 years of construction industry experience to the practical challenges of running and strengthening a business.

His career progressed from cabinet maker to Manager of the Special Projects Division at PCL, where he spent 14 years in management. That experience shaped his approach to planning, scheduling, productivity, cost control, safety, quality and team accountability.

Gary also brings firsthand business ownership experience through MCMI Developments and Pharmasave in downtown Kelowna. This adds an owner’s perspective to his construction and management background, with an appreciation for the responsibility of business ownership and the balance between day-to-day demands and long-term goals.

At Amati, Gary helps owners and management teams assess how work gets done, identify operational gaps and turn strategic priorities into clear responsibilities and practical improvements. His focus includes stronger processes, management development, knowledge transfer and reducing reliance on key individuals—building a more consistent operation and preparing the business for succession.

Gary’s industry leadership includes serving as Chair of the Southern Interior Construction Association, as a board member of the British Columbia Construction Association, and as a founding member and board member of the Lean Construction Institute. At PCL, he also managed two Living Building Challenge projects.