Ryan Burgess
About Ryan Burgess
Ryan Burgess is a Customer Marketing Manager at Canopy Growth Corporation, specializing in premium brands. He has a strong background in sports marketing, having held positions with the National Rugby League and NHLPA, and possesses extensive experience in managing marketing initiatives across international markets.
Work at Canopy Growth
Ryan Burgess has served as the Customer Marketing Manager for Premium Brands at Canopy Growth Corporation since 2018. In this role, he has focused on implementing marketing strategies that have led to significant increases in fan engagement for premium brands. His work is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where he has developed and managed marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing customer interaction and brand loyalty.
Background in Sports Marketing
Ryan Burgess possesses a strong background in sports marketing, having worked with notable organizations such as the National Rugby League (NRL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA). His experience includes a three-year tenure as Marketing Manager at NRL in Sydney, Australia, from 2014 to 2017, where he was responsible for various marketing initiatives. Prior to that, he worked as a Digital Marketing Coordinator at NHLPA for five months in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Burgess studied Sport Management at Durham College from 2009 to 2012, where he earned a degree in the field. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in marketing principles, particularly within the sports industry. This academic background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage marketing initiatives across international markets, including Canada and Australia.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Canopy Growth, Ryan Burgess held various positions that contributed to his expertise in marketing. He worked as the Manager for the Sarnia Sting FRMC at The Aspire Group Inc from 2012 to 2014, and as VP of Growth Strategy at Curexe for eight months in 2017. These roles allowed him to further develop his marketing skills and gain experience in managing diverse marketing strategies.