
AFP Vancouver
Event: Working Capital Optimization
Date/ Time: February 9, 2022 11:00AM PST/ 2:00PM PST
Virtual: WebEx link to be provided
Working Capital Optimization
Experts from the deal advisory practices will discussed how companies have been managing their cash flow and working capital throughout COVID since early 2020. Our speakers will also offer insights of some of the best practices and working capital optimization trends they are seeing across different industries in today’s market.
Speakers:
Huey Lee, Partner, BC Restructuring & Turnaround Leader, KPMG Canada
Ben Gaster, Partner, Deal Advisory, Operation M&A, KPMG Canada

Phil Mitchell, Manager, Deal Advisory, KPMG Canada
Phil is a Chartered Accountant and trusted business advisor with over 5 years’ experience supporting companies on strategic projects. Phil processes strong financial modelling and analytical skills paired with the ability to solve problems, build relationships and influence decision-making at all level of an organization.

Ben is a Partner in the KPMG Greater Vancouver Deal Advisory team and leads the Operations M&A practice, which comprises Operational Due Diligence, Integrations and Separation and Value Creation services. Ben brings 18 years of experience supporting clients in and around the deal process. This includes assisting business owners who are preparing their business for sale, buyer wanting to identify opportunities and risks from a potential transaction and pre and post-merger implementation.
Prior to joining KPMG Canada, Ben was based in UK where he worked with clients from across the UK, Europe and Africa. Ben also completed an extended placement at a major UK clearing Bank where he worked with the large and mid-market corporate credit team (bilateral and syndicated debt) on mergers, operational restructuring and re-financing.
Huey leads the COVID-19 Rapid Response Team in BC assisting clients that are experiencing financial difficulty during the pandemic. His dedicated practice involves corporate restructuring and advisory services. He acts across industries where has had led strategic planning, turnarounds, M&A, and formal restructuring proceedings including cross-border mandates. Huey also has several years of commercial and corporate banking experience at a leading international bank.
The complete details of the upcoming event are as follows:
Date: February 9th, 2022
Webex Link: To be provided 24 hours prior to the event
Time: 11:00 AM PST-12:00PM PST: Webinar
Event Cost: Members - FREE
Non-Members: $25.00
Please click here to register for the event by Monday, February 7th, 2022
Best regards,
AFP-Ottawa