Brennan Kerr Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Driving biopharmaceutical advancements of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products

Supporting cannabis companies to navigate the regulatory landscape with operational compliance + commercial strategy + international go-to-market plans + M&A advisory.

Leader of the business development team in Canada's network of cannabis license holders and cannabis retailers, as well as 20+ new emerging global cannabis markets. Acquired by Deloitte.

CCI is the top cannabis compliance firm globally, built by a team of subject matter experts and designed to help industry players enter the market quickly and ensure compliance with evolving government regulations.Our extensive expertise includes consulting on license acquisition, cultivation planning, physical security of facility, executive search.

Led strategy and developed a new vertical (sports) for the market leader of “smart credentials” - a technology-driven solution for live events. I was primarily responsible for bringing the RFID solution from the music festival space, into the world of live sports.Intellitix unlocks the benefits of the next generation in live entertainment through access.

Created, developed and activated integrated sports & entertainment partnerships - helping brands and companies find their position within the fan environment. Unlike traditional forms of marketing, sports & entertainment partnerships build a meaningful connection with consumers - on their turf - and tell a story that is authentic to the partner's position.

Built and fostered a portfolio of new business partners for the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS) & Live Nation Canada.

Consistently overachieved on sales targets in multiple categories & lead the department in total revenue for three consecutive seasons.Diligently uncovered new sales opportunities and negotiated with prospective buyers – with a particular focus on high yield Toronto Raptors products (courtside tickets, executive suites, etc.).Managed the inside sales team.

Speedy promotion from the Inside Sales Team to the New Business Team as a result of top performance.

As a part of the Kelsey's brand team, conducted an in-store & menu brand pivot, and developed a sales tracking application to follow and rank sales from each restaurant.

Originally slated as a summer-student vacation "fill-in", took advantage of a departing sales rep by taking over his territory full-time. Consistently exceeded product targets with a Q3 ranking of 22nd out of 150 Ontario reps.

Managed execution, communication, administration & operation of corporate events at one of the busiest golf courses (45 holes) in Canada: Rattlesnake Point Golf Club.

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Sales And Marketing

Activities and Societies: Queen's Sports Industry Conference Senior Consultant (2008-2009) Queen's Sports Industry Conference Co-Chair.

Business Management, Branding And Economics

Student exchange program