Our Team
Senior Partner
Peter is an internationally recognized expert in the media and communications industry with more than 25 years of consulting experience. He has participated in all facets of the regulatory, policy development, performance evaluation, and business strategy formulation with respect to the telecom, broadcasting, cable, satellite, content, and cultural industries in Canada and abroad. Peter is co-founder of Nordicity, and returned after spending 1998-2002 as national lead partner of the Information Communications and Entertainment/Media practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting.
Mr. Lyman holds a B.A. from McGill University and a M.B.A. from Harvard University.
Partner
Stuart specializes in strategic market and technology analysis, business plan preparation, process improvement, policy and regulatory analysis, and organization design and capacity building. He is considered a subject matter expert in the telecommunications, broadcasting and recording industries. Stuart has led numerous international projects for public agencies and multinational firms. Prior to rejoining Nordicity, Stuart was Director in the Information Communications and Entertainment/Media practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Jack holds an Honours B.A. from Queens University, a M.Sc. from Université du Québec, and a M.B.A. from Concordia University.
Partner
Dustin has over 10 years of international experience as a financial analyst, economist, and management consultant, working with clients in the United Kingdom, Canada, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
He provides Nordicity's clients with financial analysis, valuation, and economic-modelling solutions, which enrich their understanding of the impact of market developments, regulation, and government policy in the media communications industry.
Dustin has appeared as an expert witness at the both the Federal Court of Canada and Copyright Board of Canada, where he has provided testimony on the economics of the television broadcasting industry, and the valuation of copyright licensing in the book publishing and music industries.
Prior to joining Nordicity, Dustin was a consultant in the Information Communications and Entertainment/Media practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Chodorowicz graduated from University of Toronto with a B.Sc. and M.A.(Economics).
Manager
Akhaji is recognized for her knowledge of corporate financial management issues as well as business strategy and policy development in media industries. Akhaji also has considerable expertise in analysis, research and management in the specific areas of television, radio and new media. As well, her experience in non-profit accounting complements her skills in financial system design and administration. Prior to joining NGL, Akhaji was a Business Analyst with CTVglobemedia and CHUM Television in the areas of content distribution, affiliate sales and marketing.
Ms. Zakiya holds a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, a B.Ed. from York University and a M.B.A. (Finance & Strategic Management) from the Schulich School of Business.
Manager
Kurt has comprehensive knowledge of market, business and regulatory issues in the broadcasting, broadcast distribution, film and television production, new media, telecommunications and ICT sectors of the communications industry. He has considerable experience in researching, analyzing and reporting on market and regulatory developments in film and television, advertising and publishing sectors in Canada and internationally. In the telecommunications sector, he has undertaken market and product line analysis and competitive benchmarking for service providers. In the ICT sector, he has developed a deep understanding of key applications and their impact on network design and operations.
Prior to joining Nordicity, Kurt was editor of the Tech Media Reports (the former Decima Reports) publications, Canadian Communications Reports and Canadian NEW MEDIA. He has also held the position of business writer for the Television Bureau of Canada.
Kurt holds a bachelor of journalism from Ryerson University.
Senior Consultant
Kristian has specialized knowledge of new media and emerging technologies, especially as they relate to the creation of new Canadian and international market and strategic opportunities in the creative industries. Kristian has considerable understanding of interactive media, information communications technology and the convergence of all other media that these technologies propagate. In his time at Nordicity, Mr. Roberts has also delved deeply into policy relating to the wider creative industries and their impact on local and national economies. Prior to joining Nordicity, Kristian held the position of Technologist in a Toronto-area human resources firm.
Mr. Roberts holds an MSc in International Politics from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and a B.A. (Hon) in Political Science and History from Concordia University in Montreal.
Consultant
Based in London since 2008, Steve has an in-depth knowledge of the arts, screen and music industries in both Canada and the UK. With a background in the development and delivery of funding programs, Steve has an integrated perspective on their structuring and evaluation practices. Steve’s experience working directly with creative companies in building business plans, conducting market research, and tailoring programs to suit their needs has enabled him to assess how industry trends will impact individual companies.
In his last capacity at On Screen Manitoba, Steve managed the film and television funding programs for market, business and professional development. He has also worked at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) where he liaised with companies to develop their export readiness. While at DFAIT, Steve provided export consultation to businesses, delivered market-specific seminars, and convened key contact meetings.
Steve holds a BA with a focus on macroeconomics and political economy, and a FITT certified post-graduate diploma in International Business.
Analyst
Matt has strong research, data management and communication capabilities. In his time at Nordicity, he has provided support for multiple projects in the telecommunications, media & entertainment and creative industries. He has conducted in-depth policy-related research reports in the television, film, and other creative and telecommunications industries. Matt has significant experience managing and analyzing large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data. He is also a skilled interviewer and survey administrator.
Matt holds an Honours B.A. from Queen’s University in Philosophy and History, an MSc degree in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics and a certificate from the Rotman School of Management’s Bridge to Business program.
Financial Administrator
Ms. Miller brings over 20 years of business experience specializing in the development and implementation of efficient financial recording processes and systems designed to provide useful and accurate information to management.
Ms. Miller holds a B.A. from the University of Toronto with a major in Commerce and a minor in Economics. She is currently a Pro Advisor with QuickBooks.
Meet Our Team
- Peter Lyman
- Senior Partner
- Stuart Jack
- Partner
- Dustin Chodorowicz, CFA
- Partner
- Akhaji Zakiya
- Manager
- Kurt Eby
- Manager
- Kristian Roberts
- Senior Consultant
- Steve Hignell
- Consultant
- Matthew Mahoney
- Analyst
- Shelby Miller
- Financial Administrator