What sets us apart is the people behind the tech
With CoGo, you’re not just getting tools—you’re getting a trusted partner backed by human expertise.
Andrew W. Pruett
Founder: Chief Executive Officer
Andy is the visionary CEO of Connect and Go Internet of Things Inc. (CoGo), a company redefining asset risk management and loss prevention through advanced sensor technology, machine learning and AI. Before CoGo, he served as Vice President of Technology for a leading agricultural manufacturing company. He spearheaded digital transformation initiatives as Director of Business (Digital) Transformation at a major softwood lumber company. His expertise spans mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing, where he has championed scalable, sustainable, and forward-looking solutions. Andrew holds a B.Sc. in Management of Information Systems from Middlesex University (UK) and Arcadia University (US) and an Advanced Management Program (AMP) certification from MIT. Beyond the boardroom, Andrew is a world traveller and avid reader, continuously drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and ideas.
Charles Finstad
VP Sales & Marketing
A highly experienced executive that has transformed and led successful custom software, ERP, and B2B SaaS organizations. Charles' track record of driving growth in organizations ranging from start-up ventures to global system integrators, stems from his ability to blend a very broad technology background with experience in finance and audit.
His industry experience includes oil and gas, mining, forestry, and the public sector and he is known for his ability to craft creative commercial structures that drive measurable operational results for customers and positive financial results for their vendor/partners.
Charles is a recognized leader in the Microsoft partner community and, in particular, the Microsoft Business Applications space, and has most recently worked as Chief Revenue Officer with a mid-sized consulting firm that transformed itself from Dynamics 365 consulting to B2B SaaS provider that serving the Higher Education and Public sectors.
Charles holds a B.Comm in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Alberta (Edmonton), sits as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for an arts organization (JazzYYC), and enjoys playing and studying Jazz piano.
Lachlan F. Pedersen
Founder: VP Software Development
Lachlan serves as Vice President of Software Development at CoGo. CoGo's Asset Risk Management (ARM) system is the first Class II Condition Monitoring IoT system fully certified by FM Approvals, a world leader in commercial property insurance.
Before joining CoGo, Lachlan worked as an Operations Manager specializing in industrial recycling, focusing on optimizing systems for sustainability. He also worked as a Design & Production Developer and Systems Developer with a leading global agricultural manufacturing company. Lachlan possesses extensive expertise in developing solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Lachlan earned his degree in Integrated Engineering from the University of British Columbia.
Board Of Directors
Robert McFarlane
Independent Director
Robert is an accomplished Canadian business executive,
investor, and board member with an extensive track record of strategic
leadership and economic value creation. With expertise in board governance,
capital markets, risk management and operational oversight, he has excelled in
adding value to both entrepreneurial ventures, leading large complex
organizations.
His notable positions include serving for nearly two decades as Executive Vice
President & Chief Financial Officer at Clearnet Communications and TELUS Corporation, and extensive board service including Chair of Audit (and Risk) Committees at Definity Financial, HSBC Bank Canada, RSA Canada, and Entertainment One, where he played pivotal roles in strategic decision-making, risk oversight, corporate growth resulting in strong investor outcomes. Robert served on the Board of Trustees of Queen’s University and was recognized for his service with
the Trustee Emeritus designation. Robert also Chairs the UBC Information Technology Advisory Council and is the National Academic Director & Lead Instructor of the Institute of Corporate Director’s Enterprise Risk Oversight for Directors course.
Known for championing corporate governance best practices, Robert has also been
deeply involved in public policy and community service, including Chairing
the Greater Vancouver Advisory Board of The Salvation Army.
Anne Chalmers
Independent Director
Anne is a Director of CoGo with decades of expertise in risk management, including insurance and captives, security, corporate governance and materials stewardship within the global mining industry. Anne's leadership earned her notable accolades, including a CEO Award, the Donald M. Stuart Award and recognition as one of the Top Global 100 Inspirational Women in Mining. A founding member and Director of the Mining Security Working Group (MSWG), where she has helped shape a global approach to mining security matters. Passionate about education and giving back, Anne established an endowment at Simon Fraser University. Her volunteer commitments have included community projects like The Street Angels Society in Brazil, The Stand Foundation, Mining for Miracles and the United Way.
Dr. Anthony Holler
Independent Director
Dr. Anthony Holler is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and former emergency room physician recognized for his leadership and success in building and scaling businesses. He co-founded ID Biomedical, which was acquired by Glaxo Smith Kline for $1.7 billion, marking the largest biotech exit in Canadian history. Dr. Holler also served as Chairman of Corriente Resources, sold for $700 million, and is the past Chairman of CRH Medical Corp. With expertise in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and financing, he has a proven track record of driving shareholder value. Additionally, Dr. Holler is involved in innovative technology development and has contributed significantly to fields like biotechnology and medical research.
CoGo Advisors
Edward Wright
Mr. Wright has a proven track record in building high-functioning teams and quality brands, as well as increasing company profit with a long-term view. He has demonstrated the ability to progress and grow organizations while consistently delivering superior outcomes across different industries and leadership dynamics.
Edward has been recognized by numerous outlets throughout North America and awarded for his distinctive vision, strategy, and operational expertise. Most notably, in 2015, Mr. Wright was warded the BIV BC CEO of the Year for Small-Medium Public Company category.
As a Senior Executive at Richemont, a Switzerland-based global luxury goods organization, Edward Wright held the positions of President of Baume & Mercier, North America and Senior Vice President of Cartier, North America based in New York. In these roles, Edward worked closely with the Brand CEOs and their management teams to enhance all aspects of their operations throughout North America.
Currently, Mr. Wright provides consulting services to the private equity and venture capital sector.
M. Colin Joudrie
Mr. Joudrie is an accomplished business leader with >35 years of diverse resources and general industry experience with a track record of unlocking investment opportunities across the globe. Most recently he was Vice President Business Development with Teck Resources Limited directing several advanced base and precious metal development projects in the Americas as well as establishing and managing numerous joint venture interests and partnerships. His expertise includes developing and executing pragmatic and prudent business strategies, building and supporting high-performing and value-focused teams, extensive experience working with communities and stakeholders to foster excellence and respect, pursuing customer centric margin enhancing business solutions, selecting fit-for-purpose mining and mineral processing technologies, and delivering on investment plans.
Mr. Joudrie holds a Bachelor of Science Honours Geology degree from Queen’s University and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Western University (Ivey School of Business). Mr. Joudrie is a member of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM), the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), and is active in the Queen’s and Western Alumni communities.
Currently, Mr. Joudrie is President and CEO of Selkirk Copper Mines and serves as a director of Seabridge Gold.
Ulrich Kærgaard
Mr. Kaergaard brings many years of experience in scaling B2B software businesses across the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. As former Managing Director of Dynaway a software firm that makes asset management solutions for Microsoft Dynamics and current board member and strategic advisor to growth-stage technology companies, he combines deep domain knowledge with a sharp commercial mindset.
With a strong background in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Ulrich has helped global industrial organizations optimize maintenance operations, improve asset performance, and digitize field processes. His experience spans strategy, product development, and customer engagement – always with a focus on delivering real business outcomes.
He is passionate about building scalable go-to-market models, forging strategic partnerships, and driving innovation with measurable impact. Ulrich brings a practical, execution-oriented perspective to the CoGo IoT advisory board and sees massive potential in connecting operational technology with data-driven decision-making in a sustainable way.
Etienne Bruson
Mr. Bruson recently retired as a Deloitte partner where he spent over 33 years, in both Vancouver and Montreal, serving large, global public companies and private companies. His numerous roles at Deloitte included Vice Chair, British Columbia, National Assurance Leader for Canada, Managing Partner for Deloitte in British Columbia, B.C. Tax Leader and National Leader for the International Tax Service Line.
Etienne’s contributions were based on his deep-rooted drive to make an impact and leave a strong legacy, developing a strategic understanding of his clients’ businesses to design carefully tailored solutions and pragmatic recommendations; and through passionate leadership, cultivating strong team dynamics to enable high performance founded in innovation and continuous improvement.
Etienne’s commitment as a catalyst for growth reaches outside his business relationships. He recognizes the vital importance of contributing his time and expertise to community organizations. He currently sits on the boards of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”), the B.C. Cancer Foundation, the United Way of British Columbia, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Foundation, and is a member of the executive committee of the B.C. Business Council. Etienne is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Quebec and British Columbia and received the CPA Fellowship from CPABC in 2018.
Eros Spadotto
Mr. Spadotto is a seasoned executive and strategic leader with more than 25 years of C-suite experience in the Canadian telecommunications industry. He is known for driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and forging industry-shaping partnerships that deliver long-term value and operational excellence.
Most recently, Eros served as Executive Vice-President of Technology Strategy and Business Transformation at TELUS, where he oversaw integrated network and IT strategy, spectrum policy, security governance, and national procurement. His leadership helped TELUS consistently deliver best-in-class reliability and customer experience across its wireless and broadband networks. Earlier, as EVP and CTO of both TELUS Mobility and Clearnet Communications, he was instrumental in deploying and scaling national wireless infrastructure and integrating complex technologies through major acquisitions.
Throughout his career, Eros has negotiated pivotal agreements—such as the TELUS-BCE network sharing partnership—and led TELUS’ engagement with global technology vendors. He has also played a key role in shaping Canada’s communications landscape through his work in privacy, identity, and security strategy.
Eros holds a BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Windsor and an MBA from Western University’s Ivey Business School. He is also an ICD.D-certified board director and recipient of the IEEE Communications Society’s Distinguished Industry Leader Award.