Danny Wang

Danny Wang is a senior executive at Canada Goose, currently serving as the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Operations, Sourcing, Procurement and Planning.13 With over twenty years of experience in management and consulting roles across global retail and manufacturing sectors, Wang has established himself as a performance-driven leader.2

Career Progression

Wang's career journey includes:

1. Early career: Started in manufacturing and supply chain at Celestica after obtaining an Engineering degree from Queen's University.1
2. MBA: Completed his MBA at Ivey Business School.1
3. Consulting: Worked as a retail consultant with Accenture, performing strategic sourcing transformations for major retailers like Walgreens, HBC/L&T/Saks, Staples, JC Penney, and Canadian Tire.1
4. Walmart Canada: Led several indirect categories.1
5. Canada Goose: Currently holds the position of SVP, responsible for Direct/Indirect spends, replenishment planning, and purchasing.13

Expertise and Responsibilities

At Canada Goose, Wang's role encompasses:

• Overseeing sourcing and procurement operations
• Managing direct and indirect spending
• Handling replenishment planning and purchasing
• Contributing to strategic decision-making in supply chain management

Notable Achievements

Wang played a crucial role in Canada Goose's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was instrumental in:

• Pivoting the organization to produce personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Sourcing materials and experimenting with designs for scrubs and gowns
• Collaborating with hospitals and Health Canada
• Accelerating production to manufacture over 60,000 isolation gowns per week for Canadian health entities1

Personal

Danny Wang resides in Toronto with his wife and is known for wearing a different Canada Goose jacket every week, showcasing his commitment to the brand.1