2019 Global CEO Excellence Awards

30 CEO MONTHLY / GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019 , Jun19073 Louis J. Sapi is a renowned entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of HS & Partners LLP, CPA firm. We profile Louis and explore howhe is driving this and his portfolio of additional companies to success through his expertise, diligence and commitment to excellence. Best Business Advisory CEO 2019 - Ontario Having trained in international CPA firm Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP, where he obtained his CPA CA designation, Louis J. Sapi moved on at the age of 26 to start his own firm. He used his expertise to create a number of innovative and dynamic companies. Today, Louis is the Managing Partner and CEO, of HS & Partners LLP, CPA firm, Chartered Professional Accountants; a Mid-Size Mississauga firm consisting of 24 staff specializing in various areas including; audits of not-for- profit organizations and Listed (Public) companies, specialty investigative audits, accounting and systems engagements for medium to large clients’, sophisticated tax planning for corporate and personal, corporate finance and estate planning for executives and owner-entrepreneurs. Additionally, Louis is the CEO of Hockley Miller Ltd. a leading globally-focused corporate consulting and advisory firm that focuses on Private equity and debt raises and also assists in strategy, operations, financing, and organization transformation. As an entrepreneur, Louis has, over the years, owned numerous business ventures in conjunction with his CPA firm activities. These included the Affinity Financial Group of companies, which he founded in 1991 and sold in 2002. Arguably the first true family office company in Canada consisting of a diverse group of financial service companies including, merchant banking, insurance, investment planning and asset management, concierge service and other financial services required by the high net worth clientele. This corporate group grew to over 30 staff and achieved annual sales of $80,000,000. He also purchased Bluebird Moving and Storage in 1994 and successfully sold the firm in 2000. Drawing on his industry expertise as a “business man first and CPA second”, Louis helps his clients to optimize their businesses, improve their operations, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. As a result, he has a tangible impact on clients’ revenue and net earnings. When working with clients, he collaborates with them from the beginning to understand their goals and business needs. Louis firmly believes that team alignment on the objectives of a project, as well as sound strategy and tactics are all key to any success, and as such they are his core focus in every project. Leading his teams to success, Louis adapts his leadership style to suit any situation, and as such is able to overcome any challenge and work with any team to achieve the best possible outcome for both his clients and his own businesses. Seeking to build on his current portfolio of success, Louis intends to continue to grow, buy and sell companies across the corporate landscape. This growth strategy will ensure he remains renowned as a knowledgeable and innovative entrepreneur. Company: HS & Partners LLP, CPA firm Name: Louis J. Sapi Address: 5025 Orbitor Dr, Building 4, Suite 400, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4W 4Y5 Telephone: 905-678-2740 Web Address : www.hsp-ca.com Louis J. Sapi, HS & Partners LLP, CPA firm