Speaker Biographies

Stan Peake
InSite Performance Coaching LTD
Stan Peake is the go-to for business owners and leaders who are serious about achieving their goals and leaving a legacy. He combines decades of leadership and business ownership experience with a plethora of tools he is certified in to help leaders become the best versions of themselves, and create the best versions of their businesses.

Scott McCarthy
Franchise Marketing System
Scott has extensive experience in the Canadian franchise landscape working with some of the most well-established brands in Canada and the United States. Scott began his career at Tim Hortons as a multi-unit franchise owner/operator. After ten years with Tim Hortons, Scott expanded his horizons and joined Kelsey’s as a Franchisee owner/operator.
Scott made a deliberate move to apply his talent and knowledge to corporate operations, joining companies such as Sunoco, McDonald’s, Medicine Shoppe/Rexall Inc., Luxottica Retail and Pearle Vision Canada. From 2014 to 2017, Scott held the position of Vice President of Operations at Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken & Taters.

Greg Scott
Greg Scott Law Office
Greg has practiced law for many years and has extensive experience in the franchise law area. He has advised many franchisees both new as well as those along their franchise journey. He has also advised new franchisors in getting their business established. Further to this he has worked with both franchisees and franchisors in resolving disputes.

Umair Khan
Scotia Bank
My name is Umair Khan and I am a Franchise Specialist – Commercial Banking Professional with Commercial, Small Business and Retail Distribution experience. I am a part of National Franchise team with Scotiabank and look after Alberta’s franchise development for the bank.
I have a team of credit writers and bankers assisting me with helping franchisees across Alberta. As an entrepreneur myself, I understand the pain points and the reward that comes with running your own business.
I am here to help, and I have the backing of a bank that fully supports and believes in entrepreneurs.