John Eckert has been appointed president of the Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA), replacing Ron Begg who completed his two-year term. Eckert is a managing partner with Toronto-based McLean Watson Capital Inc, which invests in and advises technology firms. Prior to joining McLean Watson, Eckert was VP finance at Wood Gundy Inc and was executive director of CIBC Wood Gundy Australia Ltd. He holds a BA and MBA from the Univ of Western Ontario....