Derek Briffett Email & Phone Number

Private Equity Board Chair/Public Company Audit Committee Chair with a unique holistic perspective on the CPG and Retail Industries gained from Executive-level Operating, Finance and Strategy roles with leaders in Branded Manufacturing, Private Label Manufacturing, Co-Manufacturing and Food Retailing in the US, Canada and International Markets, including China, India, Mexico and UK.A transformational leader with a proven track record of enhancing profitability while leading successful cross-functional initiatives on Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Integrations, Turnarounds, IT/ERP Systems and Best Practices with Fortune 500, Mid-Caps and Private Equity owned companies.Financial Expert with 15 years of CFO and 15 years of Audit Committee Experience in Public Companies listed on TSX, Nasdaq and Indian exchanges, private companies and Not-for Profit sectors. Deep experience in transforming weak international control environments/cultures to become SOX compliant. Led IFRS implementation.Specialities: Special Committee Leadership, Audit Committee, strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, transformations and turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, integrations, change management, controls, financial reporting and analysis, coaching and talent development.

Listed skills include Strategy, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Cross Functional Team Leadership, and 31 others.