Executive leader responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of the Hollyhock experience and financial durability as a leading retreat centre in Canada - creating a future where people live in right relations with ourselves, each other, and nature and as a place that provokes deep inner work and wellbeing.Led team in developing the 2023 program calendar with over 100 programs in personal growth and social transformation. Designed the Hollyhock Leadership Institute to be positioned as a leader in catalyzing and connecting key people within the Next Economy/Social Innovation, Mobilize, Climate and Equity movements.

Participated in cohort 4 of Cambridge based - Carbon 13 Carbon Venture Builder program.

As a senior leader of the Lush North America business and as Head of Buying, led the Ethical Buying, Procurement, Lush Investments, Indirect Buying teams and supported the Sustainability team; managed $200M+ annual budget while launching 400-600 new products every year. Designed, implemented, and led a novel, global ethical supply chain, buying strategy and program for over a decade including pioneering work scaling permaculture projects and industry leading positions on paper and plastics use. Delivered a corporate culture of environmental and social impact awareness that was embedded in the organization and decision making. Continuously built capacity and trained team in ethical issues and global challenges to be a renowned expert team.Led innovative capital projects in Uganda, Guatemala, Peru, and the US, resulting in greater supply chain integrity and alignment, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, regenerative practices, and long-term economic development through purchases of raw materials and improved wealth, wellbeing and opportunities for farmers and communities.Served as SME and key advisor on social responsibility, biodiversity, waste, water, climate action, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Led cross-functional team that authored and deployed a corporate-wide unified social responsibility strategy, including Science-Based Targets. Oversaw long-term financial performance, planning and robust analysis of key performance metrics (KPIs), including cost savings, production attainment, cost of goods, budgets, variance reporting, and inventory management.Fostered strategic partnerships with suppliers to optimize supply chain, control costs, and maintain quality assurance.Successfully managed through unprecedented change, including prolonged pandemic impact, acute supply chain disruptions, and post-acquisition/merger transition.

Managed Canadian operations, including a 7-person team that oversaw warehousing and distribution, regulatory affairs, inventory management, and customer service for this global luxury skin care brand.Implemented policies, SOPs, and an online ordering system, which streamlined processes, optimized supply chain, and ensured good manufacturing processes (GMP).Coordinated with sales and marketing to improve stock out frequency and cash flow; realized a 10% improvement on forecasting accuracy.