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Arthur Griffiths has an extensive background in broadcasting, having served as Director of Western International Communications (WIC) from 1990 through 1995. WIC was Canada's largest broadcaster prior to its eventual sale in 1999.
Arthur owned and operated the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks for a number of years, while spearheading the successful development of General Motors Place in 1994. In 1995, GM Place opened its doors to the public as the first privately financed arena in Canada in over 60 years, becoming the home of the Canucks and the NBA's newly created Vancouver Grizzlies franchise.
By 1998, a group led by Arthur developed the 2010 Olympic Bid proposal, including venue development designs, that eventually won Vancouver and Whistler's right to compete as Canada's national candidate for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In achieving this goal, the Bid Team was able to successfully prove to the Canadian Olympic Association that Vancouver and Whistler could develop the appropriate venues for such a vast undertaking.
Concurrently, Arthur worked for the Rapid Transit Project Office, serving as Chair of Public Consultation and Chief Negotiator in the development of the new Millennium Skytrain Line. His primary responsibilities on the project were to meet and negotiate with municipalities and vehicle manufacturers; attend public forums to hear the concerns of the public and environmental groups and facilitate the formation of station development and design.
Throughout his business career, Arthur has excelled in a variety of development projects requiring use of his experience and personal relationships relating to environmental and aboriginal issues. For the last five years he has developed real estate projects in Vancouver and Victoria and hosted a radio program focused on the business of sport.
A truly valuable asset to the company, Arthur now devotes his efforts to Infotec on a full-time basis. | 