Leadership

Who are we?

The Leadership Team at Odyssey Partners has a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you succeed in the Canadian Retail Market.

Chief Sales Officer

Scott Elsey

Scott Elsey, CSO of Odyssey Partners, is sitting on a bench outside on a sunny day with water in the background. He's ready to use his experience to help you make sales in Canada.

After receiving a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from The Haskayne School of Business at The University of Calgary in 1989, Mr. Elsey was invited to become a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the honour society whose membership is the highest national scholastic recognition the school can offer. Beginning in 1989, Mr. Elsey held various sales and marketing positions within differing industries – Oil & Gas (ProGas), Information Technology (Crowntek) and packaged goods (Mattel Toys).

In 1995, Mr. Elsey joined Hewlett-Packard Canada in the development of its then new Consumer Sales organization.

In 2005, Mr. Elsey joined Canadian Satellite Radio as Director, Retail Sales & Distribution, where he was instrumental in launching XM Satellite Radio in Canada. In 2007, Mr. Elsey joined TOMTOM Inc. as National Sales Manager, where, in 2008, he was promoted to Country Manager for Canada.

Throughout his career, Mr. Elsey has successfully developed mutually beneficial relationships at all levels with both national & regional retailers and distributors throughout Canada, including Best Buy Canada, Future Shop, Walmart Canada, Canadian Tire, The Source, Staples, Sears Canada, London Drugs, Toys R Us, Hudson’s Bay Company, Costco Wholesale, D&H Canada, Synnex Canada, Ingram Micro, Microcel Distribution, AutoMobility and GB Micro.

Using his extensive contacts on both sides of the retail market (manufacturers and retailers), Scott started Odyssey Partners Inc. in May 2012. Odyssey Partners quickly became known for its impressive lineup of interesting consumer electronics products and its understanding of Canadian Retail. Odyssey kept both sides of the retailer – product vendor relationship in mind and worked diligently to secure win-win solutions. The result has been a partner that not only sells in but is engaged to ensure the product sells out.

Administration & Client Services

Sheila Penton

Sheila Penton is sitting outside on a patio with water in the background eager to assist you with your Canadian Sales needs.

Sheila has been working in Administration and Customer Service positions since 2001. At Odyssey Partners, she is known for keeping operations organized and clients happy. She provides timely, elevated reporting and always has ideas for procedure improvements to increase efficiency both for Odyssey Partners and its vendor partners.

Sheila is a graduate with High Honors from Sheridan College’s Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant programs and continues to take courses to further her skills. Throughout her career, she has gained a broad range of perspectives by working in various industries, both locally in Ontario, Canada, and overseas in Dublin, Ireland. This diverse experience informs everything she does.

She joined Odyssey’s team in 2014 and has been integral in making it the company it is today.

Testimonial

“I have worked with many, many reps and brokers in my career, the professionalism and sense of urgency you have shown with Worky has truly stood out from your peers.

It has been an absolute reassurance to us that we are partnered with the right person for the Canadian market!”

 Todd Folkman, President / COO of Worky

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15 Finchley Rd., Toronto, ON M9A 2X4
+1 416 735 9711
info@odysseypartners.ca