What's New
Q1 2010
GEF Consulting expands it's consulting practices (Healthcare, Financial Services, Government) to include a new, fourth practice, the Retail practice.
Q4 2009
Although the corporation does not make its financial statements publicly available, GEF Consulting successfully completes its 12th year in business with double digit, top line growth and triple digit, earnings growth. Since its establishment in 1997, GEF Consulting has acquired a reputation of high professional integrity, commitment to quality and, in the context of program and project management, a bullet proof track record of “getting things done”.
Q4 2009
GEF Consulting prepares to open its first US office in Manhattan, New York - expected to be finalized and operational in the first half of 2010.
Q3 2008
GEF Consulting awarded Vendor of Record for Task Based I&IT Consulting Services with the Government of Ontario. The Vendor of Record is a very exclusive list of IT companies compiled by the Ontario government that are able to provide IT services based on a wide range of criteria, including the ability to work within multiple computing environments, provide skilled professionals in a variety of senior roles and the ability to work anywhere in Ontario.
Q3 2008
Todd Howard, P. Eng., has joined GEF Consulting as a Partner. Graeme Foster, P. Eng., PMP, CMC, Managing Partner and Founder of GEF Consulting has had a 15+ year working relationship with Mr. Howard and is pleased to welcome him as a Partner of the firm. For the last 10+ years, Mr. Howard has operated as an independent IT professional within the GTA and has established himself as an exceptional consultant with his clients and in his target verticals. Mr. Howard will be assisting in the growth on GEF Consulting’s core consulting practices whilst further deepening the firms capabilities and service offerings
Q3 2008
Furthering its reputation as a key consultancy to the major players in the Canadian eHealth space, GEF Consulting begins management consulting assignment with Canada Health Infoway. Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) works in collaboration with health ministries, regional authorities, other health care organizations and information system vendors to accelerate the implementation of electronic health information systems in Canada.
Q3 2008
A new, updated version of www.gefconsulting.com launches in late October 2008.
Q4 2007
GEF Consulting commences eHealth program management engagement with Shoppers Drug Mart. Shoppers Drug Mart, with fiscal 2007 sales of $8.5 billion, is the leading player in Canada’s retail drugstore marketplace and is the number one provider of pharmacy products and services. The Company’s licensed stores are located in prime locations in each province and two territories, making Shoppers stores among the most convenient retail outlets in Canada.
Q4 2007
GEF Consulting celebrates it's 10th successful year in business.
Summer 2007
GEF Consulting establishes its UK presence with an office in Dorking, Surrey, England.
Q2 2007
GEF Consulting commences management consulting engagement with Smart Systems for Health Agency (SSHA). SSHA, formed and funded by the Ontario government, is the enabling force behind a province-wide information technology infrastructure delivering world-leading electronic health (e-Health) solutions.
Q2 2007
GEF Consulting completes Enterprise Infrastructure Renewal Program for the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in 11 months.
Q1 2007
Graeme Foster, Managing Consultant (P. Eng, PMP, CMC) obtains the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) Designation. The CMC is the profession's only international certification mark, recognized in 43 countries and represents a commitment to the highest standards of consulting and adherence to the ethical canons of the profession. Less than 1 percent of all consultants have achieved this level of performance.