Emad Bagheri
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Senior operations and commercial leader with deep experience scaling a federally licensed cannabis business from early-stage to national distribution. Proven track record of driving category strategy, product calls, pricing, margin optimization, and cross-functional execution across highly regulated provincial markets. Brings an operator’s mindset with strong analytical and stakeholder management capabilities aligned with OCS Category Management objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Culture Kizos Inc.
Toronto, Canada
09.2021 - Current
- Led end-to-end operations for a federally licensed cannabis company, overseeing supply chain, production, cultivation, sales, and commercialization across multiple provinces with an annual revenue growth from $250,000 to $20,000,000 within 2 years
- Managed national supply chain and procurement, sourcing cannabis inputs, packaging, and cultivation equipment while optimizing flow from production through finished goods
- Oversaw all provincial distribution operations, managing product calls, purchase orders, compliance, and fulfillment with AGLC, OCS, SQDC, BCLDB, SLGA, and MBLL
- Built and scaled cross-functional teams across QA, production & packaging, cultivation, administration, supply chain, sales, and marketing, including full-cycle recruitment at all levels
- Partnered closely with Finance on cash flow management, forecasting, P&L analysis, and operational budgeting to support sustainable growth
- Led product call strategy and commercialization with OCS and other boards by analyzing market trends, competitive data, pricing, and margin structures
- Directed product development initiatives, including SKU strategy, pricing models, and margin optimization aligned with provincial demand
- Oversaw both indoor and outdoor cultivation operations, working closely with the Master Grower on crop planning, yield forecasting, and supply/demand alignment
- Ensured quality, compliance, and operational excellence across all regulated activities, from cultivation through provincial distribution
- Lead and overlooked Health Canada audits closely with QAP and QA team
Education
Diploma Certificate - Introduction to Commercial Jazz Music
Humber College
Toronto, ON09-2018
Skills
- Category management & assortment strategy
- Product call analysis & execution
- Pricing strategy & margin optimization
- Market & competitive analysis
- P&L, Forecasting & demand planning
- Cash flow management
- End-to-end supply chain management
- Procurement & vendor negotiations
- Cross-functional leadership
- Provincial board collaboration
- Team building & organizational scaling
- Process design & SOP development
- Proficient in Office 365 and ERP systems
Timeline
Director of Operations
Culture Kizos Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Diploma Certificate - Introduction to Commercial Jazz Music
Humber College