Farhad Panahi

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About Farhad Panahi

A dynamic leader driven by passion, hard work, creativity and a relentless determination to win. With over 16+ years of experience working on award winning projects that have enhanced a variety of events and brand awareness, I have gained recognition for some of the largest and greatest events in the world. Over the span of my career, I have worked with over 100 different national and global brands on hundreds of events, including three Olympic/Paralympic and one Pan/ParaPan Am Torch Relays and Games, three FIFA World Cups, The NBA Trophy Tour, The Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour and many more. These projects have allowed me to understand the particular requirements that are needed when working in this field, which has given me the ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status. I have extensive experience in managing people, budgets and programs both organizationally and operationally. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, I transitioned over from my "normal" life, and was a Field Manager for a Covid-19 Testing Health Company; running and managing various operations, including conducting mobile testing, managing pop up and mobile testing sites, and working as a Covid Compliance Officer. At the beginning 2021 I began working at one of Canada's largest testing centers as Field Operations Manager at Toronto Pearson International Airport for their Arrivals Covid Testing program and so I am very well versed with Covid Health and safety Protocols. The diversity in my work has allowed me the opportunity to travel the world and work abroad, as well as adapt and work during a pandemic! I have worked on over 35+ tours and have been able to travel through 30+ countries in various continents. After many years of everyone encouraging me, and after 16 years of remarkable experiences; making clients and agencies look good and bringing tonnes of brands and events to life, I took the giant leap and launched Brand Hero Casting Inc. Brand Hero is more than a Staffing agency; We're dedicated to bringing passion and dedication to every project. Our dedication to excellence in event staffing transcends mere solutions – it's about cultivating a culture that sets a new industry standard. Emphasizing quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction, we extend our vision beyond events to shape a new generation of Brand Heroes. I'm excited to nurture this commitment, instilling the same passion that's defined my journey into the next wave of professionals.