Dennis Menikefs
About Dennis Menikefs
Dennis Menikefs is a Senior Manager at RBC and a Manager at TELUS, with extensive experience in finance and strategic planning roles across various companies in Toronto, Canada.
Current Roles at RBC and TELUS
Dennis Menikefs currently holds dual roles in two major corporations. At RBC, he serves as the Senior Manager of Corporate Real Estate Finance. Concurrently, he works at TELUS as the Manager of Business & Strategic Planning for Small Business Solutions. Both positions are based in the Toronto, Canada Area.
Professional Background at Starbucks Coffee Canada
Dennis Menikefs has an extensive background with Starbucks Coffee Canada, where he held multiple managerial roles over nearly a decade. His positions included Manager of Strategy Finance from 2012 to 2015, Manager of Special Projects Finance from 2009 to 2012, Manager of FSLS Finance from 2008 to 2009, and Manager of Retail Finance from 2004 to 2008. His tenure at Starbucks equipped him with significant experience in financial strategy, project management, and retail finance.
Previous Experience in Finance and Credit Management
Before joining Starbucks, Dennis Menikefs worked at Agilent Technologies as a Credit Manager from 2002 to 2004 and as a Financial Analyst from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he gained experience as a Credit Analyst at Scotiabank from 1999 to 2000. These roles helped him build a strong foundation in financial analysis and credit management.
Educational Background and Professional Training
Dennis Menikefs earned an MBA in International Business & Finance from McGill University from 1996 to 1998. He also holds a B.Sc.Eng in Materials Engineering from Queen's University, achieved between 1988 and 1992. Further enhancing his qualifications, he has completed the Canadian Securities Course from the Canadian Securities Institute and holds the P. Eng credential from APEGA. He has also studied at the University of Toronto, pursuing a PMP certification from 2013 to 2015.
Leadership Training and Skills
Dennis Menikefs participated in Starbucks’ Leadership Path Development Program, aimed at high-potential employees to enhance team productivity, change management, and communication skills. He has completed various leadership programs, including The Leadership Path, The 7 Habits, Servant Leadership, Situational Leadership, Primal Leadership, Good to Great, Fierce Conversations, SCARF Model Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Influencing Skills, and Critical Thinking & Decision Making.