A passion for great brands.
Based in the Toronto area, Tom brings deep experience in food and consumer products, having worked in the industry in Canada and the United States for many years.
In addition to his advisory role with Clariti, he serves on the advisory boards of Burnbrae Farms as well as a number of private manufacturers and industry service providers. Tom has been a board member of the Grocery Foundation for a number of years, having also served as its Chair. Tom also acts as a group leader/mentor for CEO Global Network, a CEO peer group.
Tom possesses over 35 years of food industry experience across a number of product categories including bakery, snacks, frozen foods, beverages and shelf-stable food products. He has held executive-level roles for 27 years of his industry tenure with a diverse group of companies including Frito-Lay (PepsiCo), Molson Coors and ConAgra Foods Canada, where Tom served as President. Most recently he held the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager of Fiera Foods, an industrial bakery servicing the North American market.
Tom possesses a BBA in marketing from Ryerson University.
