Ryan Black

Ryan Black is an experienced professional in procurement, merchandising, and guest services, currently serving as Director of Enterprise Procurement and previously as Director of Merchandising at FIKA Company since September 2023. Ryan has held a supervisory role in guest services at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from April 2016, demonstrating effective staff leadership and elevated customer service at major venues like Air Canada Centre and BMO Field. Previous positions include Senior Brand Manager at Pop's Cannabis Co. and General Manager at Friendly Stranger Cannabis Culture Shop, where Ryan excelled in operational oversight and guest experience. With a strong foundation in event management from adidas Group, where Ryan coordinated significant events leading to record sales, Ryan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Sport Management from Brock University, focusing on marketing and event management.