Stuart Gannon

Bio

Originally from the UK, Stuart has called Calgary home since 2004. Stuart is a Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) with a background in finance, sales, marketing, and category management and has worked with global companies such as Kingfisher, PepsiCo, IRI, and Home Depot in various roles and functions.

Stuart is a sought-after advisor to Canadian and US clients in the Canadian Prairies and US West and Midwest. He works with clients on hiring mandates in the fields of Finance, Technology, Consumer Products, Franchising and Food Service, as well as Consumer Goods, Beverage and Retail. Stuart is involved in projects with the Calgary Stampede, Calgary Food and Drug Executives, and other industry associations. Stu’s ability to create a culture of excellence adds tangible value to all of his clients and board engagements.

You can contact him at stuart@macdonaldsearchgroup.com.

Stuart works in a variety of practice areas including:

FINANCE

CFO, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Analyst, Controller, Payroll, Tax, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeepers, Credit Manager, Certified Account

TECHNOLOGY / SAAS /

Software Developer, IT Manager, Information Security Analyst, Data Scientist, Web Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Network Architect, Project Manager, Programmer, AI Integration, Quality Assurance

CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS, & CANNABIS

Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Category Management, Analysts, Trade Marketing, Brand & Product Management, Marketing Management, Executive Level

BEVERAGE ALCOHOL

Retail & On-Premise Sales, Brand Ambassadors, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Category Management, Brand & Product Management, Marketing Management, Executive Level

FOOD SERVICE

Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Category Management, Analysts, Trade Marketing, Brand & Product Management, Marketing Management, Executive Level, Franchisee Operations

RETAIL / MULTI-UNIT

Category Managers, Merchandising Managers, Buyers, Store Managers, Centre Managers, Area Managers, Regional Managers, Franchise Sales