Bio - Slava Apel

SLAVA.APEL

Slava Apel has been leading the way since 1997 and brings with him many business successes into the world of digital marketing.

In his career, Slava has founded a marketing company with many cases of successful execution of targeted direct marketing campaigns and strategies using multiple marketing channels. With a huge focus on product knowledge and advertising, Mr. Apel led a company with 40 employees, training them on latest technologies, order-management and communication skills that were necessary for successful face to face transactions.

After one success came another when Mr. Apel opened up an advertising agency to cater to the growing demand of one-to-one marketing for the businesses that were in need of personalized communications. After receiving proper accreditation, Mr. Apel was able to develop unique processes and advertising methods that quickly put his agency on the map. With Mr. Apel’s help, hundreds of businesses were able to reach a new customer base, create market awareness and bring measurable results that are still paying off today. The business excelled in direct response, direct mail, print, promotional product, creative signage, mainstream TV, radio and billboard advertising. Even pre Internet going mainstream, Mr. Apel saw the potential and helped multiple clients gain valuable market share online.

Mr. Apel has been quoted by several trade magazines like Graphic Monthly as one of the two biggest leaders in the digital marketing industry.

Slava is a founding member of Society of Internet Professionals since 1997 as well as a mentor at Canada InfoNet.

Nominated for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

For 25 years, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards has recognized the achievements of Canada’s entrepreneurial trailblazers. Entrepreneur Of The Year winners and finalists represent the world’s most influential, innovative and exclusive network of entrepreneurs.

CO-AUTHORED 2 BOOKS:

CLOUD PRODUCTION:
A NEW PATH TO PROFITABILITY

Printing technology expert Slava Apel and print industry consultant and futurist Dr. Joe Webb present their experiences, research, and practical perspectives about how printers can use cloud computing to improve their operations and customer experiences.

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PRINT SALES AND MARKETING

What comes first: Marketing or Sales? What is more important: Marketing or Sales? What works best to bring in more work: Marketing or Sales? How do you attract more business? What works in today’s economy? How to execute Sales or Marketing campaigns?

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“…Slava Apel may succeed, where many others have failed…”
Graphic Monthly (June 2005 Vol. 25 No.3)

“…Printers make first moves online find business can be just clicks away…”
Graphic Monthly (August 1999 Vol. 20 No.4)

“We have chosen a known industry expert, that is rated to be top 35 influential Canadians in Print and Marketing industry, also rated to be top 25 CMOs in UK and has been rated to be the top speaker of the past 20 years at most popular print and marketing tradeshow. Mr. Apel writes for 5 magazines on topics of marketing and guest lectures in education places like Ryerson University or Schulich. Mr. Apel co-authored two books that are relevant to our industry.

Mr. Apel – the trainer, has been on covers of 7 magazines, and at this point has helped over 7000 companies with their marketing and IT needs. This level of industry know-how and experience cannot be found at a University or vocational training facilities. Mr. Apel’s flexible schedule, will allow our company to maintain the same employee schedule, so the company will not lose the momentum, sales and will not have to take employees off-site. To this date our company has not found the level of expertise that is relevant to our business in other trainers. Mr. Apel comes highly recommended by others that have gone through his courses and industry associations.”

(2016 Graduating Class)

Slava Apel is also a proud mentor at the York Entrepreneurship Development Institute where subject matter experts from a wide variety of industries volunteer, to ensure our entrepreneurs have insightful support for projects ranging from health & wellness, to IT & telecommunications, to arts & culture, and more.

Slava Apel has also been featured in the best seller Running the Gauntlet by Jeffrey W. Hayzlett. Inside are insights into essential business lessons to lead, drive, change and grow profits. Endorsed by Ivanka Trump and Daymond John.

SLAVA APEL CONSULTS TO:

Boston Consulting Group
Cadian Capital
Janus Capital Management, LLC
SRS Investment Management
Valinor Management, LLC
Sheffield Asset Management, LLC
Matrix Capital Management

Farallon Capital Management
Noonday Asset Management
Glenhill Capital
Starboard Value LP
Citadel Investment Group, LLC
Coatue Management
Citadel Investment Group, LLC

Adage Capital Management
Sheffield Asset Management, LLC
P2 Capital Partners
Citadel Investment Group, LLC
Great Hill Partners
GMT Capital Corporation
Maverick Capital

Slava Apel is also a professional member of Investment Migration Council, IMC

SLAVA APEL is a professional member of Investment Migration Council (IMC):
The IMC sets global standards, provides qualifications and publishes in-demand research in the field of investment migration aimed at governments, policy makers, international organizations, and the public.