Samuel Akano

Samuel Akano, CSCS, CSM®, LSSGB, possesses a robust background in operations, supply chain management, and process improvement. Currently serving as the E-commerce & Retail Distribution Leader at Aritzia since October 2022, Samuel has previously held significant roles at PepsiCo as Business Operations & Supply Chain Leader and DHL Supply Chain, where contributions included positions as Start-Up Implementation Senior Supervisor and Operations Supervisor. Additional experience includes mentoring for the STEM Program at Imhotep's Legacy Academy, product management at Google, and project coordination at CN, focusing on developments in engineering within North America's railroad industry. Samuel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Process Engineering & Applied Science from Dalhousie University.