Canada

David Y Smith is founder & CEO of Elderberry.work. His 25+ years of experience includes executive leadership in large companies, as a consultant and fractional executive to all sizes of organizations, tech startup employee and advisor, in Canada and USA. As a VP/General Manager he led a startup retail division to $100 million in sales. David also had executive roles in consumer marketing and sustainability. David has been a business social and environmental sustainability/ESG leader in global supply chains.  He has brought 5 emerging technologies and trends from early adopters to the mainstream. His international experience includes 6 years in the USA, 2 years in Egypt / Middle East, extensive supplier engagement in Asia, and at the start of his career in international marine transportation operations and freight forwarding.

Elderberry.work is a B2B services marketplace which matches the proven experience of Canadian businesspeople with in-market startups, small and medium-sized businesses, for interim, fractional, consulting, contractor, and freelance placements. We feature (1) a unique, curated talent pipeline of age 45+ independent consultants, all functions, all seniorities - from C-suite to managers – and all industries, and (2) self-serve, on-demand access to consultants. We also offer full-service placements. In addition to serving Canadian business domestic requirements, we support them in their international expansion, including through WIL Group partners. Through our WIL Group partnership, we also provide full service to international clients seeking interim/fractional “boots on the ground” in Canada.