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Gillian Akai

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Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Communications and Corporate Secretary at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity · Vice President and Chief Counsel, M&A and Licensing at Pfizer Venture Investments

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Gillian Akai serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Communications and Corporate Secretary at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Her experience spans the legal, risk, human resources, and communications functions, and she has advised the company's board, executive team, and employees. Her work has included managing business acquisitions and supporting growth in emerging areas of the business.

Experience

  1. Maple Leaf Foods IncSenior Vice President, General Counsel, Communications and Corporate Secretarycurrent2025 — present
  2. Postmedia Network Inc.Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice President and General Counsel2018 — 2025
  3. Postmedia Network Inc.Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary2016 — 2018
  4. Postmedia Network Inc.Vice President, Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary2010 — 2016
  5. Canwest Media Inc.Director, Legal Affairs2008 — 2010
  6. Canwest Media Inc.Legal Counsel2006 — 2008
  7. Fraser Milner Casgrain LLPAssociate2002 — 2006

Skills & more

Corporate Law22Privacy Law17Corporate Governance11Mergers & Acquisitions7Intellectual Property6Legal Advice4Software Licensing3Digital Media2Joint Ventures2Securities Regulation1Legal Writing2Cyberlaw1
+6 moreLitigationManagementDue DiligenceSecuritiesEmployment LawCopyright Law

Languages English

From Gillian's professional profile.

Colleagues at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity

Adam Grogan
President and Chief Operating Officer at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity
Alexandria Gentry
Venture Partner - Philippines at Integra Partners
Andreas Liris
Chief Technology and Information Officer at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity
Casey Richards
President, Maple Leaf Foods USA at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity
Charles Sorrentino
Managing Director, Head of Investments at Rithm Capital
Curtis Frank
President and Chief Executive Officer at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity
David Smales
Chief Financial Officer at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity
Jeb Spencer
Managing Partner and Co-Founder at TVC Capital

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Who is Gillian Akai?
Gillian Akai serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Communications and Corporate Secretary at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Her experience spans the legal, risk, human resources, and communications functions, and she has advised the company's board, executive team, and employees. Her work has included managing business acquisitions and supporting growth in emerging areas of the business.
Where does Gillian Akai work?
Gillian Akai is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Communications and Corporate Secretary at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity.
Where did Gillian Akai go to school?
Gillian Akai studied at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School (Joint Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/M.B.A.).

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