REL GROUP - Key Persons


Albert Chappell

Job Titles:
  • Principal
  • Principal at R.E.L
Albert is a Principal at R.e.l. group inc. He has over three decades of hands-on experience in both operational and strategic capacities in various corporate roles including C-suite positions. He has served as President and COO of an international carrier as well as a Canadian regional airline. Previously he was a senior executive with Canadian Airlines International where he held a variety of positions. Albert has acted for clients throughout Canada, the U.S. and the Caribbean and has also acted on engagements in the United Kingdom, Africa and Eurasia. Albert's in-depth understanding of the operational and financial aspects of business restructurings earned him a reputation for providing grounded experience on advisory or interim management mandates. His direct, applied approach builds confidence in working in complex distressed financial situations, guiding management and commercial negotiations and partnership alliances and preparing operational analysis from product positioning to technology. Albert's passion for life and new experiences has resulted in many travel adventures for him along with his wife and two daughters. They currently reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia where Albert swims regularly, enjoys sailing and, of course, storytelling.

Glenn Marshall

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Director at R.E.L
Glenn is a Director at R.e.l. group inc. He is a practical, hands-on member of the R.e.l. team who focuses on analytics, due diligence and in-depth support for complex transactions. Glenn's experience includes stints at large multi-national accounting firms in Canada and Australia where he worked in the M&A advisory and restructuring practices. In addition, Glenn has been an entrepreneur in a start up venture and has held various in-house financial roles in a range of industries. His combination of advisory and hands-on corporate experience facilitates a practical approach to solving business challenges. Glenn joined R.e.l. group in 2012. Glenn enjoys all sports, particularly golf and baseball, and has travelled extensively. He also has memorable work experiences including his work on the Penske file.

Heather Brodie

Job Titles:
  • Principal
  • Principal at R.E.L
Heather is a Principal at R.e.l. group inc. She is a chartered accountant and restructuring professional with many years of experience in the field. She has provided advisory services and acted as accountable principal with a focus on interim management asset management, strategy and cash management (crisis and routine) to clients across a broad range of industries throughout the United States and Canada. Heather has industry experience in manufacturing, transportation, aviation, real estate and retail/wholesale. She is skilled at leading negotiations, creating alliances, and building and leading teams. Her technical, industry and coaching skills add a unique dimension to what Heather contributes to organizations, projects and people. Heather is an active volunteer in various charities and enjoys traveling, cooking for family and friends, and spending time with her family.

Irfan Rajabali

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Director
  • Director With R.E.L
Irfan is a Director with R.e.l. group inc. Irfan is a chartered accountant by training and spent several years with a national accounting firm where he worked in the resturcuring group. Irfan has worked in various countries worldwide, and subsequently joined his family business which has given him significant experience in manufacturing and hands-on decision making. Irfan brings a sophisticated level of understanding to complex financial situations that allows him to provide practical solutions that focus on commercially sensible resolutions. Irfan is an avid hockey player, skier and traveler. He is also an active member in his community.

Jeff Gollob

Job Titles:
  • Principal
  • Director and past Board Chair of the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Corporation
  • Member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada
  • Principal at R.E.L
Jeff is a Principal at R.e.l. group inc. He began his professional career in the practice of law and concluded that chapter in 2008 as a senior partner in a major Canadian business law firm. With recognized expertise in corporate restructuring, experience in financing, dispute resolution and corporate governance, and a reputation for providing pragmatic business guidance as well as legal advice, Jeff was the type of lawyer that people wanted on their side. As Rel's resident consigliere, Jeff has taken his experience and insight outside of the legal frying pan to the commercial side of the restructuring fire, bringing a dynamic approach few can offer. He is a corporate strategist, with experience in a broad variety of industries including aviation, automotive, real estate, telecom and natural resources to name a few, as well as expertise in Canada/U.S. cross-border restructurings and financing. Jeff is a member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada, whose membership includes many of Canada's leading restructuring professionals. His career and business restructuring success have been recognized with recommendations in various domestic and international professional directories as well as a listing in Canadian Who's Who. Jeff is a director and past Board Chair of the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Corporation. He enjoys spending time with family at the cottage, and is active in sports and philanthropy.