Edzel Escala has a Masters in Business Administration and an Electronics & Communications Engineer. Over 30 years of management experience in various functions: Manufacturing, Training and Development, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Lean Implementations and Integrated ISO Management Systems (QMS, EMS, OHSAS). Companies successfully managed include: Matsushita Group of Companies, American Power Conversion and Garaventa Lift Canada. He is concurrently the Quality Assurance Manager and Safety Program Coordinator of Garaventa Lift Canada.