Full Name
Jay Ashton
Company
SYSCO Canada
Speaker Bio
Sysco Canada’s National Brand Activation Manager | 50 Most Successful Personalities Globally | Producer SVK Media Network | Canada's Top Foodservice Influencer | Canada's #1 Food & Beverage on Social Media | College Professor, Centennial College
With over 33 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jay Ashton is a highly skilled Brand Activation Manager who utilizes data-driven strategies, cutting-edge marketing tactics, and engaging events to build and transform brands. Jay has an impressive track record, having worked at Sysco Canada, a Fortune 100 company, for the past 19 years. He is a respected and influential figure in the Canadian foodservice industry and has presented workshops, lectures, and consulted with thousands of restaurants and foodservice establishments across Canada.
Jay is a sought-after keynote speaker within the hospitality industry, having presented at numerous international events and conferences across Canada and the United States. He is known for his ability to engage and inspire his audience with his insights and expertise. In 2023, Jay will be touring industry conferences in both Canada and the United States, speaking on a variety of topics related to the foodservice and hospitality industry. He will discuss the impact of AI in the industry and provide insights on what to look for in the future of foodservice. Jay will also speak on current marketing trends in foodservice and the restaurant industry, as well as today's social media influencers, including senior influencers.
As an intern teacher at Centennial College on food media, Jay works with various Canadian Hospitality and Foodservice Associations to build strong and long-term relationships. He is the designer of the Customer Business Resource department at Sysco Canada and has spent over a decade developing and delivering multiple channels to improve customer experience and increase the company's brand awareness and visibility in the industry. Jay has also worked with over 100+ national and international brands, introducing them to content creation and social media strategies to help build and sell their products to the restaurant industry.
In 2020, Jay founded Sysco's Media Podcast Network (SVK), a platform that features daily live streaming that broadcasts industry-leading content on all major media platforms. This network is known for its authenticity and variety of topics, being the first of its kind for a Fortune 100 company like Sysco and the Canadian Foodservice industry to use this method of marketing strategy to build brand awareness through 100% authenticity.
Jay is a highly sought-after communicator and keynote speaker within the hospitality industry, known for his ability to engage and inspire his audience. He is passionate about sharing his insights and expertise with others, and his dynamic speaking style and use of multimedia elements captivate and leave a lasting impression on his audience. Jay's topics of expertise include customer experience, brand building, marketing strategies, and innovative event planning. His presentations are tailored to provide valuable insights and practical advice that attendees can apply in their own businesses.
Jay is a well-respected and influential figure in the Canadian foodservice industry, with numerous awards and recognitions to his name, including 50 Most Successful Personalities Globally and Canada's Top Foodservice Influencer. He is also one of the most followed podcasters on Spotify for the restaurant industry and hosts one of the top 10% podcasts out of 2.9 million globally.
With over 33 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jay Ashton is a highly skilled Brand Activation Manager who utilizes data-driven strategies, cutting-edge marketing tactics, and engaging events to build and transform brands. Jay has an impressive track record, having worked at Sysco Canada, a Fortune 100 company, for the past 19 years. He is a respected and influential figure in the Canadian foodservice industry and has presented workshops, lectures, and consulted with thousands of restaurants and foodservice establishments across Canada.
Jay is a sought-after keynote speaker within the hospitality industry, having presented at numerous international events and conferences across Canada and the United States. He is known for his ability to engage and inspire his audience with his insights and expertise. In 2023, Jay will be touring industry conferences in both Canada and the United States, speaking on a variety of topics related to the foodservice and hospitality industry. He will discuss the impact of AI in the industry and provide insights on what to look for in the future of foodservice. Jay will also speak on current marketing trends in foodservice and the restaurant industry, as well as today's social media influencers, including senior influencers.
As an intern teacher at Centennial College on food media, Jay works with various Canadian Hospitality and Foodservice Associations to build strong and long-term relationships. He is the designer of the Customer Business Resource department at Sysco Canada and has spent over a decade developing and delivering multiple channels to improve customer experience and increase the company's brand awareness and visibility in the industry. Jay has also worked with over 100+ national and international brands, introducing them to content creation and social media strategies to help build and sell their products to the restaurant industry.
In 2020, Jay founded Sysco's Media Podcast Network (SVK), a platform that features daily live streaming that broadcasts industry-leading content on all major media platforms. This network is known for its authenticity and variety of topics, being the first of its kind for a Fortune 100 company like Sysco and the Canadian Foodservice industry to use this method of marketing strategy to build brand awareness through 100% authenticity.
Jay is a highly sought-after communicator and keynote speaker within the hospitality industry, known for his ability to engage and inspire his audience. He is passionate about sharing his insights and expertise with others, and his dynamic speaking style and use of multimedia elements captivate and leave a lasting impression on his audience. Jay's topics of expertise include customer experience, brand building, marketing strategies, and innovative event planning. His presentations are tailored to provide valuable insights and practical advice that attendees can apply in their own businesses.
Jay is a well-respected and influential figure in the Canadian foodservice industry, with numerous awards and recognitions to his name, including 50 Most Successful Personalities Globally and Canada's Top Foodservice Influencer. He is also one of the most followed podcasters on Spotify for the restaurant industry and hosts one of the top 10% podcasts out of 2.9 million globally.
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