Ian Freedman

President

Joe Fresh

Ian Freedman is a dynamic business leader with extensive experience spanning multiple industries and a unique blend of strategic insight and operational expertise. Ian currently serves as President of Joe Fresh, a leading Canadian apparel brand and retailer and a division of Loblaw Companies Ltd. Before becoming President, Ian served as COO of Joe Fresh and, prior to that, as Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development at Loblaw’s parent company, George Weston Limited.

Prior to joining George Weston, Ian held a variety of senior management roles at Molson Coors Canada including SVP & General Manager of Molson Coors Quebec, where he ran Molson’s Quebec business, and Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer, where he lead strategy, business development and M&A. Ian also served as President of the Six Pints Specialty Beer Company, Molson’s national craft beer division, which included brands such as Creemore Springs, Granville Island, Mad & Noisy and the Beer Academy.

While at Molson, Ian served on the Board of Directors of Modelo Molson Imports (a joint venture with Modelo for the importation of Corona to Canada) and on the Board of Directors of The Beer Store (Ontario’s brewer-owned beer retailer).

Ian’s varied career experience also includes time as a lawyer at Stikeman, Elliott and as a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group.

Born in Montreal, Ian holds a B.Com from McGill University and a law degree (LLB) from the University of Toronto.  

Ian lives in Toronto with his wife and three kids and in his free time loves to ski, snowshoe, hike, cycle and travel.