Zimmer Canada?


sitting back and just watching these posts, I had to jump in now:
regarding the dream team post, can you say RJ was better than DA as Director of Sales; not a chance. RJ wanted to be everyone's buddy and you could tell wanted more to socialize than to do actual work (i.e. inherited direct reports taking over as Dir of Sales and was able to convince that he didn't have to anymore; good smoozing). DA was very thorough and dedicated to his job. thought the move to dental though was a bad choice.

as for JH vs. CP, JH has the tenure over CP, but his ego and working for him, makes me agree with the CP choice. JH has done good work though, giving him some credit.

as for JW vs. NF, coming from Warsaw, NF is probably more aggressive and probably fits more in line with McCaulley and their drive and may be more suitable in this environment when you are scrapping for sales. however, if you cannot motivate your staff and the environment is such where people are not happy in the office, it doesn't matter how much you drive your staff, they will eventually leave. I believe the shake up is good and think that house cleaning was necessary, but its what you accomplish after the house cleaning that will be key; give NF another 6 months to see if there is a turnaround in business and morale. so I'm sitting on the fence right now on JW vs. NF. but my days at ZC are definitely numbered; had interviews with other prominent device companies in the area and a couple of offers; leaving on my terms. feel sorry for DW and SS who came from Warsaw; should have stayed in Warsaw rather than come into this type of environment, unfortunately. good luck to them.

Slow day at the office, nothing better to do, net nanny blocked your porn sites? You must have personal issues with one or more of these managers because no else gives a damn about them. Get a hobby or buy a cat, your personal problems are so uninteresting. Zimmer is growing, taking market share and easily handing syk, jnj their asses. Big bonuses for us in early 2012!
 



most of what has been stated is true. morale is the worst I have ever seen. still working here until something better comes along.

best (dream) team the last 7 years:
GM - Jamie Williams
Director of Marketing - Christine Pisapia
Director of Sales - Dave Adamson
Director of Finance - Mike (should have been promoted)
Director of IT - Chris Shinkel (should have been promoted)
Product Manager Knees - Pamela Robertson
Product Manager Hips - Joel Holman

It is true that Jamie tried to create a family environment; however, those that were true to that worked their butt off for Jamie. those that took advantage of that and abused their privileges and leeway for their own gains, have caused the downfall of the company (you guys know who you are; as were indicated in many posts above). some still there trying to play games and smooze their way up the ladder. it will all come crashing down when people figure out you don't belong in your position and are not qualified; by then you have created a crappy name for yourself in the industry you are sol for any future moves.

Dream team at Zimmer Canada, what fucking idiot wrote this anyway? Who really cares, it's a corporation that you work for, collect a pay cheque from and so on. For the record though, I was in sales with Zimmer while Dave was Director of Sales. Pathological liar...just ask him about his golf game!
 



Slow day at the office, nothing better to do, net nanny blocked your porn sites? You must have personal issues with one or more of these managers because no else gives a damn about them. Get a hobby or buy a cat, your personal problems are so uninteresting. Zimmer is growing, taking market share and easily handing syk, jnj their asses. Big bonuses for us in early 2012!

Great post, exactly right, no one cares. Speaking of Jamie Williams, is he still working at Zimmer Canada? Useless GM from what people say so probably no big loss....
 



most of what has been stated is true. morale is the worst I have ever seen. still working here until something better comes along.

best (dream) team the last 7 years:
GM - Jamie Williams
Director of Marketing - Christine Pisapia
Director of Sales - Dave Adamson
Director of Finance - Mike (should have been promoted)
Director of IT - Chris Shinkel (should have been promoted)
Product Manager Knees - Pamela Robertson
Product Manager Hips - Joel Holman

It is true that Jamie tried to create a family environment; however, those that were true to that worked their butt off for Jamie. those that took advantage of that and abused their privileges and leeway for their own gains, have caused the downfall of the company (you guys know who you are; as were indicated in many posts above). some still there trying to play games and smooze their way up the ladder. it will all come crashing down when people figure out you don't belong in your position and are not qualified; by then you have created a crappy name for yourself in the industry you are sol for any future moves.

This post is so incredibly asinine it's difficult to read. Dave, Christine, Jamie and Jon...genii one and all!
 



Such a bullshit stream all about these fucking idiots that allegedly "run Zimmer Canada." Newsflash...Haven Mason RUNS Zimmer Canada. He puts up about $60M of the $120M total for the company, figure it out. The rest of the distributors are fucking bozos, can them all and zimmer doesn't lose a penny....

Folker back to USA, Bristow to be named new Zimmer Canada President and Williams terminated. Early 2012. This is the rumor floating around Warsaw right now.....
 



Slow day at the office, nothing better to do, net nanny blocked your porn sites? You must have personal issues with one or more of these managers because no else gives a damn about them. Get a hobby or buy a cat, your personal problems are so uninteresting. Zimmer is growing, taking market share and easily handing syk, jnj their asses. Big bonuses for us in early 2012!

I really liked working with DA....it was fun to watch how his never ending bullshit got everyone so mad.
 



Folker back to USA, Bristow to be named new Zimmer Canada President and Williams terminated. Early 2012. This is the rumor floating around Warsaw right now.....

2012: a new year but all the same old bullshit at Zimmer Canada! Hard to believe that Chrysanthou, Spadafore and Williams are able to keep their jobs?
 



2012: a new year but all the same old bullshit at Zimmer Canada! Hard to believe that Chrysanthou, Spadafore and Williams are able to keep their jobs?

Breaking news, Williams is back in as GM, Folkert back to Warsaw. To celebrate his return to the corner office Jamie has instituted a new leadership directive.....free tap water for all ZIM Canada employees! Customer focus will be secondary to important business initiatives, there is even talk of a brand new can opener for the kitchen? Dare we breathe in case it doesn't come true....
 



Breaking news, Williams is back in as GM, Folkert back to Warsaw. To celebrate his return to the corner office Jamie has instituted a new leadership directive.....free tap water for all ZIM Canada employees! Customer focus will be secondary to important business initiatives, there is even talk of a brand new can opener for the kitchen? Dare we breathe in case it doesn't come true....

Can anyone explain how Jamie Williams manages to stay employed at Zimmer? What gives, he is completely fucking useless?
 



Can anyone explain how Jamie Williams manages to stay employed at Zimmer? What gives, he is completely fucking useless?

Good question, no one can figure it out. As a general manager he was pathetic, he couldn't make a single decision without complete agreement of his managers. When times got tough at Zimmer he cried in board meetings, true story. Good thing tissue boy Chrysanthou was there to lend a hand
 









Good question, no one can figure it out. As a general manager he was pathetic, he couldn't make a single decision without complete agreement of his managers. When times got tough at Zimmer he cried in board meetings, true story. Good thing tissue boy Chrysanthou was there to lend a hand

How embarrassing, he actually cried in a board meeting? What a complete douche bag!
 


















Good question, no one can figure it out. As a general manager he was pathetic, he couldn't make a single decision without complete agreement of his managers. When times got tough at Zimmer he cried in board meetings, true story. Good thing tissue boy Chrysanthou was there to lend a hand

Just my opinion but Jamie's down to earth, good family guy from Barrie, Ontario routine was sad and pathetic. I watched him piss his pants and cry at the boardroom table...nothing says leadership and grit like a fifty year old pussy sobbing like a child. Oh well, I remember it being a nice break to look at my BB and get caught up on email.
 



Just my opinion but Jamie's down to earth, good family guy from Barrie, Ontario routine was sad and pathetic. I watched him piss his pants and cry at the boardroom table...nothing says leadership and grit like a fifty year old pussy sobbing like a child. Oh well, I remember it being a nice break to look at my BB and get caught up on email.

It is a complete disgrace that JW is still employed at Zim Canada. He's Nathan's chosen lap dog so he will be there for awhile. Zimmer is successful in spite of this ridiculous management team in Mississauga. For fun, disagree with JW in the next meeting and see if he will burst into tears?