Breakthru Beverage Canada

Julian Burzynski

President, Canada

As a 30 year veteran of the beverage alcohol industry, Julian Burzynski serves as Breakthru Beverage Group’s President, Canada. Julian oversees the portfolio's dedicated selling divisions across the Breakthru Beverage markets, and leads the company’s international affiliate, Breakthru Beverage Canada.

During his tenure with Breakthru Beverage and previously with Wirtz Beverage Julian held multiple positions most recently serving as Executive Vice President for Diageo. He has been instrumental in the company’s international expansion as Diageo’s exclusive broker throughout Canada. He led Wirtz Beverage through the building of new facilities, implementation and integration of new technologies, mergers and acquisitions and the development of new supplier partnerships. Additionally, Julian helped to align the company’s route-to-market approach nationwide and drove the business to impressive year-over-year growth.

Prior to joining the company, Julian worked in senior management at Diageo and the J. Lewis Cooper Company. He is a graduate of Ferris State University.

Lorraine Ventresca

Regional Director (Ontario)

Leading the Ontario sales region is Lorraine Ventresca, formerly the National Trade Director for Breakthru Beverage Canada. Previous to her roles within Breakthru Beverage Canada Lorraine held various  positions at Diageo Canada.  During her 18 years tenure she lead various teams in her capacity as Director, Sales Capability and Development, Director Customer Marketing, Director Pricing and Category Management.  Her broad cross functional knowledge makes Lorraine well equipped to manage and lead the largest region.

Sam David

Director of Finance

Sam David leads the Finance agenda for Breakthru Beverage Canada. A Chartered Professional Accountant with over 14 years of experience, Sam is a proven leader with demonstrated expertise in various senior finance roles across the industry and in public practice.  

Kermit Grant

HR Business Partner Canada

Leading the Company’s people agenda, Kermit is a seasoned Human Resource Professional  with over 18 years HR experience . He  joined the Breakthru Beverage team from Diageo Canada where he provided HR Business Partner services for the sales and marketing team across the country.  

Glen Galbraith

Director of Trade Development

Leveraging a diverse background in marketing and strategy, Glen Galbraith leads the Trade Marketing and Business Analytics agenda for Breakthru Beverage Canada. Most recently Glen held the role of District Sales Manager on the BC Sales Team. Prior to that he worked with Diageo in the capacity of Commercial Planning Manager along with holding various sales and marketing positions.