Coffee & Conversations with Brian Kerr

Coffee & Conversations with Brian Kerr

GOODMAN STUDENTS ONLY. Attendance is mandatory upon registration.

Skip the coffee and enjoy some Kawartha Dairy ice cream while learning from the leader behind one of Canada's most beloved ice cream brands.

Join us for an exclusive chat with

BAcc alumnus Brian Kerr, Chief Executive Officer of Kawartha Dairy Limited. Brian is helping the third and fourth generations of the Crowe family expand and grow their premium, cottage-country ice cream brand through retail store expansion and distribution across Canada.

Brian's journey began in Bobcaygeon, where he grew up and started working early mornings at the Kawartha Dairy factory at just 11 years old. Encouraged by one of the company's second-generation owners to pursue business studies, Brian attended Brock University, earning an Honours Bachelor of Accounting \(Co-op\) and later obtaining his CPA designation. After beginning his career on Bay Street, he spent 20 years at Kraft Foods, building expertise across finance, sales, strategy, marketing, and business leadership, ultimately serving as Chief Marketing Officer.

In 2017, a chance meeting with a member of the Crowe family led Brian back to his hometown, where he returned to Kawartha Dairy as CEO. Throughout his career, he has remained passionate about mentoring and giving back, serving as a guest lecturer at leading universities and professional organizations.

Hear firsthand about Brian's professional journey, leadership experiences, career pivots, and the lessons he has learned across accounting, marketing, sales, and executive leadership. This is a unique opportunity to connect with a successful Brock alumnus, gain practical career insights, and ask questions about navigating your own path to success.

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Coffee & Conversations with Brian Kerr

From

Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:30 AM

to

1:30 PM EST

at

Dean's Boardroom \(GSB 332\).