LEVEL5 Strategy Group Announces Both a new Managing Partner, Claude Ricks and the Launch of our Digital Strategy & Transformation Practice

TORONTO, March 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On behalf of the Partners of LEVEL5 Strategy Group, we are pleased to announce and welcome Claude Ricks as a Managing Partner.  Claude joins LEVEL5 at an important juncture in our growth as he will be leading our Digital Strategy and Transformation Practice.  Ian Madell, President and Managing Partner said: ?Moving forward as we strengthen our commitment to being our clients' most trusted strategic advisor, one of our key imperatives is advising our clients on their brand informed growth strategies and how to do so in a ?speed of digital' world.  We believe that Claude will be a great asset to our clients, many of them experiencing unparalleled rates of change, digital and otherwise.?

Madell went on to say, ?Building inspired growth strategies is why our clients engage LEVEL5. We are tremendously excited to bring this additional dimension and Claude's digital and transformational leadership to our client engagements.?

About Claude Ricks:  Claude brings a broad set of experiences to LEVEL5, including several years transformational consulting as one of the co-founders of the ATKearney change management practice; multiple technology, and digital experiences in C level roles, and most recently as the COO of gShiftlabs, a leading digital content SEO platform company.  Prior to that, he was the Co-Founder and CEO of SQI Diagnostics, a publicly traded biotechnology firm.  Claude brings a unique combination of skills to LEVEL5, including a deep understanding of digital technologies with an agile implementation lens and as an experienced executive operator. 

Claude can be reached directly at: [email protected] or at 416-786-0800 ext 231.

About LEVEL5 Strategy Group:  Our successful track record of growth for organizations is driven by our unique perspective on brand informed strategy and the practical application of insights that comes from having walked a mile in your shoes.  We believe we help our clients create Ownable Competitive Advantage!  For more information please click here lvl5.ca/LEVEL5Strategy.