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John deGruyter currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Innovatia, a position held since November 2009. Responsibilities include financial planning, controllership, financial advisory, business development, tax planning, and R&D credit advisory, with a focus on assisting technology firms in transitioning from research and development to commercialization. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Treasury Operations/Financial Planning at Bell Aliant from 2002 to 2009, Director of Finance & Accounting at Aliant from 1995 to 2002, and Director of Tax Planning at NBTel from 1988 to 1995. John deGruyter holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation and a Certified Management Accountant designation, along with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Information Technology from Saint Mary's University.