Yaser P. Awad
About Yaser P. Awad
Yaser P. Awad serves as the General Manager for Canada at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in financial roles, particularly at Nestlé, and holds professional accounting qualifications from CPA Canada and Certified Management Accountants.
Work at Brown-Forman
Yaser P. Awad has been serving as the General Manager for Canada at Brown-Forman since 2023. Prior to this role, he held various positions within the company, including Leader of Sales & Business Development for Ontario & Quebec from 2020 to 2023, and National Finance Manager from 2016 to 2020. His experience at Brown-Forman spans over seven years, contributing to both finance and sales operations.
Previous Experience at Nestlé
Before joining Brown-Forman, Yaser P. Awad worked at Nestlé in multiple financial roles. He began as a Financial Settlement Analyst from 2010 to 2012, then progressed to Finance Team Lead from 2012 to 2013. He continued as a Senior Financial Analyst for the Customer Development team focusing on Walmart and Convenience channels from 2013 to 2014, and later for Loblaws from 2014 to 2015. He also served as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis for the Nutrition Business from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Yaser P. Awad has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a specialized honors in Accounting from York University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his qualifications by achieving the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation through CPA Canada and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation from 2011 to 2013.
Career Progression
Yaser P. Awad's career demonstrates a clear progression in financial management and leadership roles. Starting at Nestlé, he gained foundational experience in financial analysis and management. His transition to Brown-Forman marked a shift towards leadership in sales and business development, showcasing his versatility and ability to adapt to different aspects of business operations.