Bruce Johnson (Canadian executive)
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Bruce Johnson co-founded a Canadian personal income tax software company named WinTax in 1992 with fellow University of Alberta
graduate Chad Frederick. Later, the company was acquired by Chipsoft, which in turn was acquired by Intuit Inc.
, becoming Intuit Canada
. Bruce became CEO of Intuit Canada (and the associated UK operations) during his time with the company. He left his position as CEO in 2004, and has since ventured into several local technology start-ups.
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
graduate Chad Frederick. Later, the company was acquired by Chipsoft, which in turn was acquired by Intuit Inc.
Intuit Inc.
Intuit Inc. is an American software company that develops financial and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants and individuals...
, becoming Intuit Canada
Intuit Canada
Intuit Canada is a developer of financial management and tax preparation solutions for personal finance and small business accounting. Services are delivered on a variety of platforms including application software, software connected to services, software as a service, platform as a service and...
. Bruce became CEO of Intuit Canada (and the associated UK operations) during his time with the company. He left his position as CEO in 2004, and has since ventured into several local technology start-ups.