David Smales

David Smales serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Maple Leaf Foods Inc since January 2024. Prior to this role, David held the position of EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Aecon Group Inc from November 2009 to January 2024. David's extensive experience also includes serving as CFO at Catalyst Paper Corporation from January 2006 to October 2009, and in various finance director roles at Novar PLC from April 2000 to December 2005, with responsibilities spanning international markets and Southern Europe. David began their career as a Senior Manager at PwC from September 1991 to April 2000. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in History from Newcastle University, completed between 1988 and 1991, and education at Leeds Grammar School from 1981 to 1988.