Brian Ward

Brian Ward is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Leaf Trade since April 2022, Brian previously worked at Verano as an Advisor and Chief Financial Officer, and served as Vice President of Finance. Prior experience includes roles as Finance Director & Controller and Internal Audit Leader at Navigant, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Workiva, and multiple positions at KPMG US and Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP in risk consulting. Brian began a career in finance as a Financial Analyst at 3M and gained early experience as an Audit & Compliance Intern at Trane. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.