Richard Baran-Chong

Richard Baran-Chong, CPA, CA has a total of 12 years of work experience, with their most recent role being the Director of Finance, Corporate Development at Certn since May 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at Local Leaf Farms from October 2019 to October 2021, where they were responsible for all finance, accounting, operations, and strategy functions. Richard played a critical role in developing the company's business model, financial projections, and business plan, as well as securing seed funding. Additionally, they were instrumental in designing and managing the company's first grow facility and creating a planning and insight tool for Operations/Agronomy/Sales. Richard also has experience at LEVEL5 Strategy Group, where they held various roles from Consultant to Director between November 2014 and October 2019. Richard also worked as a Manager at Ernst & Young from September 2010 to November 2014. Overall, Richard Baran-Chong has demonstrated expertise in finance, strategic planning, and operations management.

Richard Baran-Chong, CPA, CA completed their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Business/Commerce, General at the University of Toronto from 2006 to 2010. Richard later obtained their Chartered Accountant (CA) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certifications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario in 2013.