About

Roland Farley

Business Transformation Advisor

 


With extensive experience in business management across a diverse range of industries, Roland Farley is a seasoned consultant with a track record of delivering results. He has a deep understanding of the challenges facing organizations today. Roland holds a Bachelor of Administration degree from HEC, University of Montreal.

Early Career

Early in his career, Roland managed Finance, Planning and Control on large engineering and construction projects (SNC, Trans Quebec and Maritimes Pipeline). He then joined the Palmieri Group of Los Angeles for the turnround of a major real estate and hotel complex and subsequently on his own account provided interim management and business turnaround services.

Founding of Farley & Co

In 1991, Roland founded Farley & Co, with a mission to offer a wider range of services in the local market. Over the years, he and his team have helped many organizations navigate complex transformations, delivering on their business strategies.

Strategic Resource Optimization

Roland has a proven ability to help organizations make optimal use of their scarce resources: competencies, time, and money. He works with leaders, teams, and stakeholders to address complex business transformation issues and improve operational effectiveness. He leverages a people and process-based approach to facilitate cooperation and accelerate employee contributions to the success of the company.

Transformational Leadership

At the core of Roland’s approach is his commitment to helping organizations achieve their broader goals. He is dedicated to transforming resistance to change into active employee participation, empowering management, and their existing teams to maintain full control of the process, and adapting quickly to the unique culture and business needs of each organization he works with.

Wide Industry Experience

Roland’s experience spans across several industries including energy, industrial minerals, aluminum, assembly of motorized products, textiles, health products, industrial machinery, machining, food products, industrial products (rubber, metal, plastic, glass), distribution, retail, transport, engineering, communications, inbound customer service, construction, real estate, advertising, hospitality, information technology, financial services.

Digital Transformation Expertise

With the integration of new digital technologies becoming an increasingly pressing challenge, Roland’s expertise in organizational and digital transformations has never been more relevant. He helps organizations benefit from their technological investments, leveraging his knowledge of several industrial sectors to ensure their digital initiatives deliver meaningful results.