Chris Leftis
About Chris Leftis
Chris Leftis serves as the Director of Market Intelligence at Canfor, a position he has held since 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has a background in supply chain management and logistics, with previous roles at Canfor and an educational foundation in economics and business administration.
Work at Canfor
Chris Leftis has been serving as the Director of Market Intelligence at Canfor since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for analyzing market trends and providing insights that inform strategic decisions. Prior to this position, he held several roles within Canfor, including CSP Supply Chain Manager from 2015 to 2018 and CSP Director of Logistics & Product Optimization from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Canfor has spanned various locations, including Vancouver, British Columbia, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Education and Expertise
Chris Leftis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the College of Charleston, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Coastal Carolina University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in market intelligence and supply chain management.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at Canfor, Chris Leftis held various positions that contributed to his expertise in supply chain and logistics. He worked as Offshore Sales at Canfor from 2012 to 2015 and then transitioned to CSP Supply Chain Manager until 2018. He also served as CSP Director of Logistics & Product Optimization for a year. Earlier in his career, he gained experience as an intern at Klausner Group in 2011.
Career Timeline
Chris Leftis's career at Canfor began in 2012, where he took on roles that progressed from Offshore Sales to various management positions. He served as CSP Supply Chain Manager from 2015 to 2018, followed by CSP Director of Logistics & Product Optimization until 2019. His current position as Director of Market Intelligence has been held since 2019. His educational journey includes a Bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and an MBA from Coastal Carolina University.