Ryan Brown

Sr. Director Marketing Promotions & Initiative, Loblaw Companies Limited

Ryan Brown is a Senior Director of Brand Marketing for Loblaw Companies responsible for overseeing the development of marketing and brand development strategies to grow market share and customer engagement. Ryan oversees a team of brand managers focused on retail marketing programs to drive sales & profitability.

Previously, Ryan was the Sr. Director, Marketing & Strategy for Luxottica Group (Euro $7.6 Billion in Sales Globally with over 7,000 stores worldwide) accountable for the company’s Canadian marketing mix, including new product launch initiatives and retail go-to-market activities.

With 15 years’ experience in Marketing, Ryan has a background in leading change and improving organizations’ marketing focus by deepening a brand’s connection with its consumers.

Ryan holds a MBA in Finance and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing, both from the University of Windsor. Ryan is married to his wife Ainsley with 3 kids (Abbey 10, Mackenzie 8 and Cooper 5).