Knolly Smith

Knolly Smith is Vice-President of Sales at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Canada, where he leads the Company’s at-home sales strategy and customer development across key retail channels. In this role, he oversees national and regional partnerships with major retailers, advancing sustainable sales growth, executional excellence, and valuable long-term customer collaboration.

Since joining KDP in 2021, Knolly has advanced through senior leadership roles of increasing scope and impact. Prior to his current role, he served as Senior Director for Eastern Canada and National Director for Convenience and Gas, overseeing strategic relationships with major customers including Sobeys, Metro Inc. and Costco. Throughout this period, Knolly built and led high-performing teams recognized for their strong collaboration, solution-driven mindset and ability to deliver accelerated, customer-led growth.

Prior to joining KDP, Knolly built a career spanning more than two decades in senior commercial leadership roles within the food and beverage industry. He held leadership positions at Couche-Tard as Director of Commercialization for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and at Labatt Brewing Company, where he served as Director of Sales for the Montreal region, leading strategy, execution, and P&L delivery.

Knolly holds a degree from Concordia University. He is the recipient of the Polar Bear Award for his outstanding performance and contributions to the industry.