Graeme Close

Graeme Close is an experienced professional specializing in business intelligence and strategy, currently serving as the Director of Business Intelligence & Strategy at Aurora Cannabis Inc. since June 2019, with prior roles including Senior Manager and Senior Category Manager. Prior to Aurora, Graeme worked at Monitor Deloitte as a Senior Consultant, leading engagements across various industries such as Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services, focusing on strategic planning and financial analysis. Graeme’s earlier career includes a role at MaRS Discovery District as a Business Development Intern, and significant positions at Maple Leaf Foods Inc., where responsibilities encompassed leading strategic projects and supporting competitive intelligence efforts. Graeme holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of California, Berkeley, along with executive education in Marketing Leadership from the Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management from the University of Guelph.