As a 4th generation family business, Crosbie is a leader in the offshore oil & gas, marine construction, and commercial and residential real estate markets. A growth-oriented company, Crosbie is both focused on its core markets and investing in new and emerging sectors.
With its head office located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Crosbie has additional locations in the Maritimes, the United States and Guyana.
Having been in business for well over a century, Crosbie has continuously adapted to changing industry demands. Safely providing superior client-focused solutions, Crosbie merges world-class expertise with local, deeply held values.
Crosbie is part of Best Managed Companies, Canada’s leading business award program that recognizes excellence by privately-owned Canadian companies. Annually, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous process. Crosbie has successfully received this highly competitive designation each year since 2015, an acknowledgment of the company’s exceptional business performance in a fast changing world.
MISSION AND VALUES
Vision Statement
To surprise and delight our customers in everything we do.
Mission Statement
To provide superior client-focused solutions across all sectors in which we operate while focusing on safety and community leadership.
Values
Protecting People and the Environment: Protecting our team members, our families, and the communities in which we operate through a proactive culture of safety.
Being Honest, Sincere, and Professional: Demonstrating integrity and accountability with our clients, partners, colleagues, and community.
Building Relationships: Communicating openly with all stakeholders and developing lasting personal relationships.
Developing our Team: Supporting the pursuit of developmental opportunities every day.
Focusing on Clients: Anticipating clients’ needs and collaborating on innovative solutions.
LEADERSHIP
Crosbie’s people are essential to its success. Led by a dedicated senior leadership team, Crosbie employees share the vision to surprise and delight its customers in everything they do.
Management Team
Robert Crosbie
C.M., LL.D., ICD.D
Chair
Robert Crosbie
C.M., LL.D., ICD.D
Chair
An experienced and well-respected Newfoundland and Labrador-based business leader and entrepreneur, Robert (Rob) Crosbie is the Chair of Crosbie and has significant experience leading growth-oriented companies. Rob started with the family business in 1991 and led the company’s growth in real estate development and industrial services.
Rob Crosbie is a member of the Order of Canada (2018), holds an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from Memorial University (2018), and is a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Business Hall of Fame (2016). Rob has also received Ernst & Young’s Atlantic Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2016), Memorial University’s J.D. Eaton Tribute Award (2014), and Memorial University’s Faculty of Business Administration Alumnus of the Year Award (2003).
G. Mark Collett
MBA (Distinction), ICD.D
Chief Operating Officer
G. Mark Collett
MBA (Distinction), ICD.D
Chief Operating Officer
Mark Collett is COO of Crosbie which employees over 600 people in businesses spanning the industrial services, real estate development and commercial construction sectors in Canada, the United States and Guyana. Throughout his career, Mark has provided thought leadership and stewarded organizational growth and strategic positioning in a variety of professional settings. In his current role, Mark is responsible for setting and stewarding the strategic direction, development, and performance of all Crosbie companies.
Mark holds a Master of Business Administration (Distinction) from Durham University, Durham, UK, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, and earned his ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. He is currently the Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil & Gas Industries Association (Noia). In addition, Mark has been a member of the Board of Advisors of Memorial University’s Faculty of Business Administration since 2014 and a member of the Canadian Cancer Society, Newfoundland and Labrador Division, Board of Directors since 2016.
Andrew Dinsdale
General Manager, Panthera Solutions
Andrew Dinsdale
General Manager, Panthera Solutions
As General Manager of Panthera Solutions Inc., Andrew is responsible for all operational activities as the company establishes itself in Guyana. With over 25 years’ international experience in global supply chain management and operations, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge from a variety of organizations including ASCO, Husky Energy, BP and SNC Lavalin. Andrew has worked as ASCO’s Country Manager for the Caspian Region, Georgia and East Coast Canada and was a member of ASCO’s Global Business Development Team tasked with sourcing acquisitions, facilitating start-up and operations of new businesses for the organization.
Matthew Follett
CPA, CA
Group VP, Finance & Commercial
Matthew Follett
CPA, CA
Group VP, Finance & Commercial
As Group VP, Finance & Commercial, Matthew is responsible for providing operational and strategic direction to the Crosbie Board of Directors and supporting them in commercial, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and tax strategies. He is also responsible for supporting bid preparation and overseeing contractual compliance.
Matthew began with Crosbie Group in 2010 and has over 15 years’ experience working in accounting, commercial, taxation, merger and acquisition and corporate finance environments. Matthew is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has completed the in-depth Taxation specialty program. He is also currently the Vice-Chair of Young Adult Cancer Canada.
William Foote
BSc., CRSP
VP, HSEQ
William Foote
BSc., CRSP
VP, HSEQ
As VP, HSEQ, William (Bill) is responsible for managing all HSEQ requirements across all divisions of Crosbie. Bill began working with Crosbie in 2010 and has over 16 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. Bill is also the Regional Communications Liaison for the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP) and a Director for the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Association (NLOHSA)
Scott Mackinnon
B. Comm
Group VP, MacKinnon & Olding
Scott Mackinnon
B. Comm
Group VP, MacKinnon & Olding
As Group VP, MacKinnon & Olding, Scott is responsible for the planning and forecasting of business operations, pricing and quotations, HSEQ, and contract execution. With more than 28 years’ experience as an operational leader and family business owner of a large industrial service provider located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Scott provides thorough leadership to drive value added solutions to the company.
Jeremy Whittle
BMS
Group VP, Client Services
Jeremy Whittle
BMS
Group VP, Client Services
As Group VP, Client Services, Jeremy is responsible for working across Crosbie’s industrial services business unit to manage client relationships and service delivery. He is also responsible for identifying and implementing strategies to increase profitability, revenue and market share to improve Crosbie’s competitive advantage.
Jeremy’s deep background in the marine and energy sectors is a valuable asset to Crosbie. Having worked for such companies as A. Harvey Limited, Geco-Prakla, and Husky Energy, he brings experience and insights from a variety of disciplines, including logistics, commercial and supply chain management, and health and safety.