Cranson Capital Appoints Mark Walden as Vice President, Business Development

TORONTO, March 5, 2014 /CNW/ - Cranson Capital continues to grow its team and is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Walden as Vice President, Business Development. Mark brings 10 years' experience as a high performing commercial banker working at top tiered Canadian banks to the Cranson Capital team.

Devon Cranson, President of Cranson Capital commented: "Mark's experience, expertise and reputation in the commercial banking industry will add significant value to our team. He will assist Cranson Capital to generate deal flow and execute engagements to help our clients find the right financing solution for their needs. We are very excited to add such a well-regarded professional to our team."

Prior to joining Cranson Capital, Mark was a Director, Business Finance at the Bank of Montreal (BMO). Prior to BMO, Mark spent several years at Royal Bank of Canada in their commercial banking group. In addition to Mark's expertise and experience in commercial banking, he dedicated 15 years to serving in the Canadian Forces as an Infantry Officer, in the Royal Canadian Regiment. In July 2012, Mark was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, for outstanding service to Canada.

"I am very excited about joining Cranson Capital's growing, dynamic team. Cranson Capital has established a business dedicated to helping small to medium sized businesses succeed and as someone who is solution minded and service focused, I am looking forward to assisting with that success," commented Mark Walden. "Working at Cranson Capital is an opportunity for me to leverage my experience in banking as well as my existing industry relationships to contribute to the firms continued growth."

About Cranson Capital

Cranson Capital is a boutique investment banking firm which focuses on providing financial and advisory services to small to medium sized growth businesses. The business consists of two divisions; Cranson Capital Securities and Cranson Capital Solutions, both of which offer unique services to support our investors and entrepreneurs. Cranson Capital Securities is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as an Exempt Market Dealer and specializes in raising capital from accredited investors for private placements in real estate developments, technology start-ups and high growth companies. Cranson Capital Solutions is a corporate finance advisory firm which focuses on finding the right financing solutions for our entrepreneurs.

SOURCE: Cranson Capital

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