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David Smales
Director of Finance/CFO at
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC.
Net worth: 919 387 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
David Smales is currently Chief Financial Officer at Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. since 2024 and a Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
Former roles include Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Aecon Group, Inc. from 2009 to 2024, Chief Financial Officer at Vancouver Bancorp from 2007 to 2013, CFO, Vice President & Director-Investor Relations at 0606890 B.C.
Ltd. from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President-Transaction Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Canada).
Education includes undergraduate studies at Newcastle University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | 40,725 ( 0.03% ) | 885 158 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
Canada Packers, Inc.
 Canada Packers, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces pork products 0.01% | 2025-09-30 | 2,468 ( 0.01% ) | 34 229 $ | 2026-05-30 |
David Smales active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2024-01-28 |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers accountancy qualifications and world class business resources | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-01-09 |
Former positions of David Smales
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AECON GROUP INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2024-01-25 |
Vancouver Bancorp
 Vancouver Bancorp Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bank holding company for Bank of Vancouver (Washington) | Director of Finance/CFO | 2013-04-07 |
| CATALYST PAPER CORP. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2009-11-03 |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Canada)
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.
 Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and sells bakery products, meats, poultry and other food products | Distribution Services |
Aecon Group, Inc.
 Aecon Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction services | Industrial Services |
Catalyst Paper Corp.
 Catalyst Paper Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Manufactures forest, paper and pulp, tissue, packaging & wood products | Process Industries |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers accountancy qualifications and world class business resources | Commercial Services |
Vancouver Bancorp
Vancouver Bancorp Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bank holding company for Bank of Vancouver (Washington) | Finance |
Newcastle University
 Newcastle University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Canada)
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Commercial Services |
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