DINO MOLLO

Vice-president, Strategy & Corporate Development RITCHIE BROS.

BIO: At Ritchie Bros., Dino Mollo’s responsibilities include inorganic and organic growth initiatives including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), partnerships, joint ventures, and corporate strategy. In addition to executing a transformative strategic plan, he has helped acquire eight companies and raise US$1.5 billion through a syndicated credit facility and public bond offering. After almost a decade of investment banking Dino joined Richie Bros. in 2014, initially on a short-term advisory contract. He credits his wife for urging him to take the shortterm position, despite having an infant at home and another on the way. It was a turning point in his career. Within six months, Dino was hired on full time as strategic development project lead. M&A was a significant part of the go-forward plan for the organization at that time and Dino put his hand up for every opportunity that came along, whether under his purview or not. His willingness to take on any task brought a rapid promotion to director, and subsequently his elevation to vice-president. One of his greatest career milestones is his role in Ritchie Bros. transformational US$758.5 million acquisition of online marketplace Ironplanet in 2017, in which he was involved from the beginning. Dino is inspired by the support of his family and the mentors he has had along the way. When he is not feeding off the adrenaline of a fast-paced industry and career, Dino spends as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors with his family, coaching his three sons in hockey and attending their soccer games. Headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., Ritchie Bros. (NYSE & TSX: RBA) is the largest heavy equipment auctioneer in the world. In 2019 alone, the organization completed more than $5-billion in equipment transactions.

BEST/MOST-VALUED CAREER LESSON IN THE PAST YEAR: The only constant is change. Be adaptable, be flexible, and communicate.

BEST CAREER ADVICE: You control your own career. Stick your hand up to take new and challenging opportunities.