With over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, Wacyk (WA-sick) has a proven track record of driving sustainable value across diverse industries, including sports, technology, high-net-worth finance, transportation, and biopharmaceuticals.

With a 15-year career in high-tech, Wacyk co-founded Akara Corporation, a venture-backed technology startup acquired by Ciena Corp in 2003. Wacyk has also enjoyed a successful 15-year tenure managing investments and trading commodity futures with RBC Dominion Securities.

A passionate supporter of Canadian university and community sports, Wacyk has made significant contributions as an alumnus, donor, fundraiser, coach, and athlete. As the Assistant Coach for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, he played a role in their Wilson Cup championship in 1993. He later founded the Garnet and Grey 6th Man Club, a basketball alumni chapter, and has volunteered as a basketball coach with the Ottawa Guardsmen and Ottawa Shooting Stars.

In community service, Wacyk played a key role in fundraising and project management for the Carp Splash Pad, a children's water park developed in partnership with the City of Ottawa.

Wacyk holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from McMaster University (1984) and an MBA from the University of Ottawa (1993). He is known for his experienced negotiation and communication skills, as well as his strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.