Speaker's Bio
Roman Shimonov is the founder and CEO of Roshel, the leading North American producer of smart armored solutions. He immigrated to Canada 10 years ago. Before establishing Roshel, he founded and led a successful encryption company that provided services to defense clients.
In 2016, shortly after founding Roshel, Roman assembled a team of experienced professionals with decades of expertise in secure transportation. Under his leadership, Roshel quickly grew into one of the largest manufacturers of smart armored vehicles for government institutions and commercial corporations in North America and beyond.
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Roshel has pivoted to the mass production of its signature armored personnel carriers (APCs) and mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs), including the Senator platform, for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and other agencies involved in the defense effort. Roman is a strong believer in self-reliance and the ingenuity of his team, which allow Roshel to deliver the highest quality products with the best-in-industry turnaround times.
With over 400,000 sq. ft. of production space and more than 400 employees, Roshel manages the entire manufacturing process in-house, enabling unmatched flexibility in product customization and rigorous quality control. Roman also emphasizes continuous investment in innovation and R&D, ensuring Roshel remains at the forefront of offering tailored, cutting-edge solutions to the most demanding clients.
Roshel was established as a forward-looking and innovative company, constantly working on enhancing its existing platforms and introducing new products. In line with this vision, in 2023 the company planned to present its first fully electric utility and last-mile delivery vehicles to meet growing demands in the transportation and logistics industry.
Roman holds an MBA from the University of Toronto.
