A. Brad Cann

Biography

Brad Cann has more than 19 years of financial and business experience. Between 2004 and 2009, Brad was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Royal Host Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), a diversified hospitality trust engaged in hotel ownership, investment, management and franchising, and Canada's second largest hotel REIT. Brad joined Royal Host in January 2004 and held a number of senior positions and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in May 2007 and Executive Vice President in January 2008. Brad's responsibilities included financial reporting, accounting, taxation, investor relations, payroll, information technology and internal audit. As acting Co-Chief Executive Officer of Royal Host, Brad shared responsibility for developing the strategic initiatives of the Trust and leading its executive team in day-to-day operations, as well as investing, financing and real estate transactions.  Prior to joining Royal Host, Brad was a business consultant and held senior management positions with several companies including Chief Financial Officer of a sulphur export development company and Chief Financial Officer of an oilfield waste water treatment company. Prior thereto, Brad held various positions with a chartered accounting firm.

Research Interest

Pharmaceutical Sciences