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Brian Kerr

CEO and GM at Kawartha Dairy Ltd
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Brian Kerr, a seasoned executive with 5 years of experience as CEO and GM at Kawartha Dairy Ltd, holds a CPA CA and Honours Bachelor of Accounting (Co-Op) from Brock University, and is proficient in languages and skilled in cross-functional team leadership, strategy, and marketing.
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Canada, CA
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  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Management
  • Consumer Products
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Brian Kerr is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving growth and profitability across various industries. As CEO and GM of Kawartha Dairy Ltd, he has successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve remarkable results. With a strong background in marketing strategy, finance management, and leadership, Kerr has held senior roles at The Kraft Heinz Company, including Chief Marketing Officer, Canada, and Sr. Director, Sales Strategy, Operations & Development. He holds a CPA, CA designation and has served as a Board Member for the Dairy Processors Association of Canada and the Coffee Association of Canada.

Credentials

  • CPA, CA
    Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

Experience

  • Kawartha Dairy Ltd
    • Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada
    • CEO and GM
      • Sep 2018 - Present
      • Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada

  • Ontario Dairy Council
    • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
    • Member Board Of Directors
      • Nov 2018 - Present
      • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

  • Skjodt-Barrett Foods Inc
    • Brampton, Ontario, Canada
    • Member Board Of Directors
      • Sep 2018 - Oct 2022
      • Brampton, Ontario, Canada

  • The Kraft Heinz Company
    • Chief Marketing Officer, Canada
      • Mar 2016 - Oct 2017

      Driving growth on iconic brands with amazing people, insights and ideas. - Brand Building - Advertising and Innovation - Business Building - P&L Management - Growth R&D - Category, Customer and Market Insights - Scale Marketing - Hockeyville, Project Play, In-store

    • VP, Cheese & Dairy
      • Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

      Cross functional sector lead growing Revenue, Share and Profit on iconic cheese brands such as Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Kraft, P'tit Quebec, Kraft Singles, Cheez Whiz and more.Board Member - Dairy Processors Association of Canada

    • VP Marketing - Beverages & Grocery
      • Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

      Lead a cross functional team towards growing Revenue, Share and Profit on great brands such as Maxwell House, Nabob, Tassimo, MiO, Kool Aid Crystal Light, Kraft Peanut Butter, KD and more.Board Member - Coffee Association of Canada

    • Sr. Marketing Director, Natural Cheese
      • Oct 2012 - Jul 2014

      Marketing lead and brand ambassador for iconic brands such as Cracker Barrel, Kraft Shredded Cheese, P'tit Quebec, aMOOZA! And Kraft 100% Parmesan. Lead a team Responsible for:Brand StrategyConsumer communicationsPricingNew ProductsP&L ownershipGrowing Revenue, Profit and Share

    • Sr. Director, Sales Strategy, Operations & Development
      • Feb 2009 - Sep 2012

      Lead a team responsible for:Sales Strategy and Trade DevelopmentSales Communications & Industry RelationsSales Operations - Fleet, Systems, Planning, PoliciesSales Training and DevelopmentMergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures related to Sales

    • Sr. Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
      • Oct 2007 - Jan 2009

      Lead a team of 25 Finance professionals - Corporate Financial Planning - Sector, Category and Brand Financial Planning & Analysis

    • Director Category Finance, Cheese & Dairy
      • Oct 2004 - Oct 2007

      Finance Management for the Cheese & Dairy Sector - Pricing - Cost Management - Capital Investments - Advertising and Promotion Managment

    • Finance Manager - Various
      • Jan 1999 - Sep 2004

      Positions included:Sr. Manager, Corporate FP&AManager, Nabisco Sales Systems IntegrationManager, Customer Finance - Costco and WalmartSr. Internal Sales Auditor

  • World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Treasurer
      • Jan 1998 - Dec 2002
      • Toronto, Canada Area

      Member of the Board of DirectorsOversight to financial management

  • Smith Nixon & Co, Chartered Accountants
    • Audit Supervisor
      • Jan 1994 - Dec 1998

  • Kawartha Dairy Ltd
    • Shipper & Receiver
      • Apr 1985 - Aug 1992

Education

  • 1997 - 1997
    CPA Ontario
    CPA CA
  • 1992 - 1996
    Brock University
    Honours Bachelor of Accounting (Co-Op), Accounting, Business & Math
  • 1987 - 1992
    Fenelon Falls Secondary School

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