Eric Aubertin - CEO & Founder

Eric founded OneBigPlanet in 2002 using one million dollars of his own money and that of seed investors. Eric then led the company’s growth by receiving over 3 million dollars from Propulsion Ventures (links to investor relations) in 2007.

Eric Aubertin is a proven entrepreneur, having founded Universal Fundraising in 1999. Universal Fundraising went on to become eFundraising.com. For the first 5 years of operations, eFundraising.com enjoyed a 1500% growth rate and was ranked Canada’s 39th Fastest Growing Company by Profit Magazine. eFundraising was later acquired in 2000 for 27 Million Dollars, and was then later acquired by Readers Digest.

Eric is considered by most that know him to be a visionary leader, maintaining an aggressive while humble approach to building business relationships to support his company’s growth.

From conceptualizing technology solutions, formulating business and revenue models, managing product development, implementing marketing strategies, to securing capital investment, leading mergers and acquisitions, and expanding sales national and internationally, Mr. Aubertin has focused his career on building the corporate infrastructure required to maintain rapid growth, remain competitive, ensure high quality products and create value for both customers and shareholders.

Eric’s reputation for being one of the most innovative minds in the loyalty, ecommerce and fundraising industry is mirrored by OneBigPlanet’s corporate culture.

In addition to his professional exploits, Eric was also drafted by the Montreal Canadians of the NHL in 1986 and had the opportunity to play on the Canadian Olympic Ice Hockey Team in 1991.

During his junior hockey years, Eric shared room with famous NHL goaltender Patrick Roy with whom a running bet as to who would be the richest man still stands.

Eric lives with his wife and family in Montreal, Canada – a city that supports its Hockey as passionately as it supports its resident’s innovation and drive.

Christopher Norford - SVP Strategic Alliances

Christopher Norford joined OneBigPlanet in 2003; after his first meeting with Eric, Christopher immediately jumped upon the chance to help build something amazing; and has helped OneBigPlanet form alliances with an impressive stable of partners that include fortune 500 companies.

He brings to the company over 10 years of consultative sales and planning with global financial technology companies. Most recently signing a multimillion dollar deal with GateHouse Media; the largest newspaper and media company in the country.

Christopher was part of the team instrumental in the pre-funding success of the company. Today he continues that contribution by brokering key revenue and licensing deals for OneBigPlanet.

Christopher began his career in financial consulting, initially joining Linsco Private Ledger and then held various senior manager positions with Charles Schwab and UBS Warburg.

Presently, he works out of the Columbia office in MD, but is more often to be found in airports around the country en route to representing OneBigPlanet to our ever expanding client base.

When Christopher is not glued to his phone, brokering long term strategic partnerships, he can be found kicking back with his wife and family. His motto is to bring passion, focus and fun to everyday life.

Alastair Monk - VP Business Development

Alastair can be found flying around the US meeting suitable prospective business partners, brainstorming possible ways to expand OneBigPlanet’s core offering and revenue streams while working side by side with the CEO keeping staff on the road to success…

With over 10 years of Business Development experience within companies that utilize technology to advance loyalty marketing, Alastair has a solid understanding of the affiliate industry and was a founding partner of SuperFundraiser.com.

Alastair met Eric while working at eFundraising.com in 1999, where he took on the challenge of launching their business development department, helping eFundraising.com experience a 1500% growth rate during its first 5 years.

Most clients will find themselves talking to Alastair; evaluating different opportunities to expand their relationship, and driving new projects to increase revenues.

Alastair lives with his family outside of Montreal within the mountains of the Eastern Townships; enjoying snowboarding, or hiking with his Siberian Husky Shadow - our unofficial company mascot.

Vladimir Vervelsky - VP of Marketing

Vladimir is responsible for managing OneBigPlanet's marketing efforts. His marketing programs focus on the go-to-market strategy, user conversion and adoption of OneBigPlanet and iPerks properties , from consumer-centric offerings to business services.

Vladimir has over 10 years experience in traditional and interactive marketing and advertising. Before joining OneBigPlanet, he managed marketing and/or creative efforts for such companies as ALDO Group Inc., Bell Canada, ICE.com, Lord & Taylor, Intrawest and others.

Vladimir works closely with OneBigPlanet’s customers and partners bringing to the table experience in developing effective strategies, building multi-channel retail properties, managing online marketing and creative efforts and optimizing online businesses.

David Nixon - Product Manager

David manages all technical development for OneBigPlanet. With over 2 Million lines of code to look after, new technology releases scheduled every 2 weeks; David’s attention to detail and ability to deliver top quality product is second to none.

Once you see the amazing number of features and customizable elements within OneBigPlanet’s technology, you’ll see David has the ability to impress all of our clients with his team’s work.

David can normally be found in his office, although its location is a closely guarded secret. We think he might actually live here…

Mike DiSalvo - Senior Director of Partner Services

Mike’s Partner Services team has one objective – make sure our clients are happy.

Whether it’s helping our partners get everything they need to start making money with us, or simply keeping our relationship proactive; Mike and his team are truly exceptional at treating every client as a unique component of our business.

Mike is from Boston, Mass now living with his family in Montreal; an avid Bruins fan whose persistence in supporting the enemy is tolerated – but only just…

Nancy van Rantwyk - Director of Human Resources

Nancy is normally the first person you’ll meet when you start your OneBigPlanet career. She is the jewel in the OneBigPlanet crown, widely considered the reason so many of our team feel at home on their first day.

Nancy has an extensive background in recruitment and benefits management at Novartis Pharma for over 500 personnel, spanning a career of over 25+ years.

Not only does Nancy remember everyone’s birthday – she even knows the names of our pets.