Deb Cochrane

Deb Cochrane has extensive work experience in the food industry, particularly in bakery and retail. Deb currently holds the position of President Strategic Partners at Aspire Bakeries. Prior to that, they served as President North America Retail & Canada at Aspire Bakeries and ARYZTA. In their previous role at ARYZTA Canada, Deb Cochrane was the President and also held the position of Senior Vice President Customer Development Canada. Deb has also worked at ARYZTA as the Senior Vice President Strategic Partnership Development and at Aryzta North America as the Vice President Strategic Partnership Development. Earlier in their career, they held roles such as Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer at Maidstone Bakeries. Additionally, Deb Cochrane has served as Chief Financial Officer at Pearson Dunn Insurance & Financial Services Inc. and has held finance-related positions at Camco Inc. and Fortino's Supermarket.

Deb Cochrane pursued their education in Accounting, completing a CMA degree from The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario in 1991. Prior to this, they obtained a Business Administration Diploma with a major in Accounting from Mohawk College in 1988.