Andy Ghalley

Co-Founder and CEO

About

I operate a vertically integrated CPG platform across frozen, confectionery and better-for-you snack categories, combining contract manufacturing, product development and national retail execution. Our model is built on two core pillars: Manufacturing & Product DevelopmentWe develop products from concept to commercialization, including R&D, formulation, trial runs, SOP-driven production, raw material sourcing and regulatory compliance. Our systems are designed to meet the standards required by major North American retailers, with alignment to global certifications including BRC, Sedex and large-scale retail audit requirements. Commercial ExecutionOn the front end, we work directly with national retailers across Canada and North America, leading product positioning, buyer engagement, pricing architecture and in-store execution. This dual capability allows us to support both owned brands and private label programs at scale. Our brand portfolio, including Lehar, Unjunked and our partnership with Chef Vikram Vij, serves as a live platform for innovation, velocity and execution across categories. As we expand further into North America and internationally, our focus is on partnering with retailers and distributors to develop and manufacture differentiated products for their shelves.

Country

Canada

City

Port Coquitlam

Industry

Retail

Skill

Strategic Collaboration, Retail Operations, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, Strategic Leadership, Brand Development, New Market Expansion, Product Innovation, Team Building, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Business Analysis, Negotiation, Project Management, Executive Management, Business Development, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement

Experience

Co-Founder and CEO

Ghalley Holdings Ltd.

2020-2 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

Port Coquitlam, BC

Vertically integrated multi-brand CPG platform operating across frozen, confectionery and better-for-you snack categories with national retail distribution and contract manufacturing capabilities. Contract Manufacturing & Product Development Built and scaled manufacturing across ambient and frozen categories, covering R&D, formulation, trial runs and commercialization. Developed SOP-driven systems ensuring consistency, scalability and quality across 100+ SKUs. Managed sourcing, supplier partnerships and regulatory compliance aligned with CFIA, BRC, SQF, Eurofins and Sedex. Designed manufacturing frameworks supporting both owned brands and private label programs. Commercial Growth & Retail Expansion Secured over CAD $10M in national retail and distribution agreements. Established listings with Costco, Metro, Pattison Food Group (Save-On-Foods), Calgary Co-op and Associated Grocers. Led buyer engagement, product positioning and go-to-market execution. Achieved strong retail velocity across key programs. Brand Platforms Built and scaled multiple consumer brands across categories. Lehar (ethnic snacking), Unjunked (clean-label snacks), and Vij’s premium frozen line developed under licensing partnership with Chef Vikram Vij. Strategic Initiatives National retail expansion across major Canadian grocery and warehouse channels. Contract manufacturing platform supporting private label and owned brands. Vij’s frozen line – product development, manufacturing and national retail execution under licensing partnership. Currently expanding across North America with a focus on private label and contract manufacturing partnerships with national retailers and distributors. Platform built to support product development, manufacturing and commercialization at scale.