Paul Wood
Experienced Executive and Strategic Leader
Jurisdiction
Canada | United States
Notable Employer
- Executive Advisor at Self-employed
- President and CEO/COO at Giant Tiger Stores Limited
- EVP and CFO at Giant Tiger Stores Limited
- VO Finance at Giant Tiger Stores Limited
- Senior Manager at BDO Dunwoody LLP / Collins Barrow Ottawa LLP
Experience
Executive advisor to variety of clients on strategy, governance, team structure, retail industry, finance and operational support.
Led privately held ~2.5B Canadian discount family department store encompassing 265 franchise stores, ecommerce (gianttiger.com). 10,000 employees across stores, distribution centers, fleet operations and corporate office. Profitable omni-channel business with unique franchise model, selling grocery, apparel, general merchandise and HABA.
Broad scope executive responsibility for complete Finance function plus Warehousing and Distribution, Supply Chain, HR, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Legal, Real Estate, Merchandise Planning, IT. Dealt with internal and external stakeholders, franchise owners, financial institutions etc. Led largest capital project in company history to successful completion on time and under budget for build of greenfield distribution centre complete with cutting edge robotic case shuttle and pallet building systems.
Progressively senior roles across Finance team to VP level with full accountability for all of Finance. Numerous projects including technology implementations, process improvement etc.
Progressively senior roles from articling student to one step from partnership in Audit and Assurancr practice of professional accounting firm (CPA, CA). Serviced a wide variety of clients and industries for compliance work and consulting engagements.
Education
Certification
CPA, CA
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
2024
Credential ID: C319972