About

The senior executives at NewBridge Associates hold advanced degrees from internationally renowned institutions such as the University of Southern California and the University of British Columbia. Their extensive professional experiences include holding executive level positions with private investment firms to working as a diplomat at the Canadian Embassy as a Visa Officer. The diverse team of professionals at NewBridge offer a one of kind perspective on immigration and business consulting matters.

Mr. N. Hashemi is the Managing Director of NewBridge Associates and was born and raised in Canada.  Mr. Hashemi is Certified Canadian Immigration Consultant (CCIC) and a member of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC).  He holds almost 20 years of professional business experience in North America. His experience includes holding senior executive level positions with private equity investment groups to working as a Management Consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers (one the world's top 4 management consulting firms). He also holds an extensive business track record in both Canada and the United States.

Throughout his career Mr. Hashemi has developed an extensive experience in management consulting, commercial real estate investments, telecom real estate, emerging markets and sustainable investments. In addition he has also spearheaded negotiations and structured joint-venture agreements with diplomats and high-ranking government officials in Europe, Canada and the Persian Gulf region. He has also published a number of articles in leading international business publications and magazines.  

Mr. Hashemi received his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and his Bachelor's degree from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. In addition, he is also the member of a number of business associations and organizations in North America including the Canadian Migration Institute (CMI).


Mr. Bob Ebrahimzadeh is the Legal Council to NewBridge Associates.  He is a lawyer who brings a one of a kind perspective to our clients.  Having worked for several years as a Visa Officer in the Canadian Embassy, he offers an inside perspective to the immigration process. During his tenure at the Canadian Embassy he was responsible for handling all immigration related matters. Aside from acting as an administrative tribunal, he was also Minister's counsel before the Immigration and Refugee Board. His first hand experience interviewing immigration applicants provides a valuable insight clients will benefit from by working with NewBridge.  

Mr. Ebrahimzadeh was born and educated in Canada and is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh received his LL.B from the University of British Columbia and his Bachelors degree from the University of Western Ontario.  In addition he is also a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada practicing in Immigration and Employment/Labor Law. 


The Advisory Board at NewBridge consists of veterans who have been living and working in Canada for most of their lives. Advisors board members immigrated to Canada in the 1960's and hold a wealth of knowledge and experience for all new immigrants to Canada. Over the years, members of our board have advised a countless number of people with their goal of immigrating to Canada and adjusting to their new lives.

It addition to the executive team, our firm is supported by a number of highly skilled staff members and employees in all our offices.  No other firm can offer this almost half a century of knowledge and expertise, that client's of NewBridge Associates will benefit from.
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