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Overview
In 2025, Forerunner Technologies, Inc. acquired NEC Canada, Inc., subsequently rebranding it as Forerunner Canada, Inc. By retaining key personnel, Forerunner Canada established itself as a fully capable provider of Unified Communications support for small, medium, and large enterprises across Canada. The organization delivers both on-premises (CPE) and cloud-based solutions, representing leading manufacturers such as Mitel, NEC, Avaya, Tadiran, and Intermedia Communications, as well as offering its proprietary Inform Voice solution.
Office
Forerunner Canada, Inc.
4838 Richard Road SW, Suite 300
Calgary, Alberta T3E 6L1
Verticals
With strong experience in the Government, Federal, Provincial and Municipal verticals, we also serve Healthcare and Manufacturing Enterprise accounts.
Our Team
Meet the executive team
CEO
Paul A. Diesu
Paul has been a proven leader in the industry for over 35 years. He has served as the CEO of Forerunner since 2014, and has successfully led the organic operating performance and acquisition strategy.
CFO
Michael Viola
Mike has over 35 years of experience in the industry and is responsible for driving organizational improvements as well as implementation of best practices in the IT, Engineering, and financial departments.
COO
Brian McNay
Brian has over 30+ years in the industry and has helped lead many successful business integrations. Brian has a great ability to develop processes that allow our business to be flexible enough to ensure our customers satisfaction.
EVP of Strategic Initiatives
Stephen Spencer
Stephen has 30+ years in the industry with 23 of those years with NEC Corporation of America. He currently manages the strategic accounts and the channel business.
Amy Gao
Amy has 10+ years of corporate accounting experience as a designated accountant. She manages finance team and supports business growth through financial and risk analysis.
Project Director
Raymond Greig
Raymond has 30+ years in the Industry with NEC Canada. He currently manages the strategic accounts and the overall activities.
Sales Director
John Keetley
John Has 42 years of successful telecom experience and supports Canadian NEC Channel and Enterprise accounts sharing industry insights and guidance.
Trusted by over 10,000 clients
In today’s demanding world, Forerunner has continued to provide the best service and attention that a client could ask for.
Anthony Diana
Technical Supervisor, St. Joseph University Medical Center
