Meet the core team at Malar, an influential team of individuals.
Sayan Navaratnam, founder and CEO of The Malar Group of Companies, is recognized as a visionary entrepreneur whose innovative investment approach has revolutionized multiple Canadian and US businesses. With an exceptional ability to identify untapped market opportunities, Sayan has established himself as a transformative force in the Canadian business landscape through his forward-thinking strategies and people-centred leadership philosophy.
At The Malar Group, Sayan pioneered a unique investment model that removes traditional barriers facing entrepreneurs, allowing them to focus exclusively on their core strengths. His proprietary "4 M framework" - evaluating Market, Material offering, Management, and Money - has become his signature methodology for identifying and scaling high-potential companies. Under his visionary leadership, Malar has successfully transformed numerous enterprises, including Connex, which has evolved into an industry leader; Pneutech-Rousseau, which experienced remarkable revitalization; and FoodsUp, which grew from concept to become a dominant force in restaurant technology.
Before establishing The Malar Group in 2012, Sayan developed his innovative approach through positions at Bell Canada, Satellite communications, Satellite Advanced Technologies and ASPRO technologies where he honed his expertise in technology infrastructure and strategic growth. His transition to entrepreneurship revealed his exceptional talent for business transformation and innovative problem-solving. Today, his visionary perspective continues to drive Malar's investment strategy, focusing on identifying market voids, developing distinctive service offerings, and building resilient organizational cultures that deliver sustainable competitive advantages.
Sayan's innovative leadership was particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, when his immediate commitment to job security demonstrated his forward-thinking approach to business sustainability through people-first practices. As a visionary mentor to emerging entrepreneurs, Sayan Navaratnam continues to share his innovative methodologies while inspiring the next generation of Canadian business leaders to pursue bold, transformative approaches to value creation.