Rich Bishop
About Rich Bishop
Rich Bishop serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Next Pathway Inc., bringing over 20 years of experience in finance and operations management. He has held various leadership roles at IBM and ISM Canada, where he demonstrated strong skills in financial controls and business operations.
Work at Next Pathway Inc.
Rich Bishop serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Next Pathway Inc. since 2021. In this role, he has implemented financial controls and processes that have significantly improved productivity and efficiency within the organization. His leadership has contributed to streamlining business operations, driving growth, and increasing bottom-line profit.
Previous Experience at ISM Canada
Rich Bishop held multiple roles at ISM Canada. He served as Chief Financial Officer from 2015 to 2020, overseeing financial operations for five years in Regina, Saskatchewan. Prior to that, he worked as Vice President of Sales for the Eastern Region from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on sales strategies and regional performance.
Career at IBM
Rich Bishop's tenure at IBM spanned several key positions from 2005 to 2015. He was the CFO for the System x Americas division from 2005 to 2008. He then transitioned to the role of Delivery CFO for Strategic Outsourcing Services - Canada from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he served as Operations Executive in Integration Services from 2014 to 2015, and as a Pricing Executive from 2008 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Rich Bishop earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics from The University of Western Ontario, studying from 1987 to 1990. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration from York University in 1992. His academic background supports his extensive experience in finance and operations management.
Professional Skills
Rich Bishop possesses strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. He has demonstrated the ability to establish rapport with all levels of staff and management. His expertise in finance and operations management spans over 20 years within global multi-billion-dollar organizations.