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Competencies: C-suite leadership, Governance, Strategy, M&A/Integration, Contract negotiations, Enterprise Risk Management, Marketing, Talent Management, Global Perspective Industry Knowledge: Retail, Consumer Goods, Private Label, Pharmacy, Natural Foods, Health & Wellness, Petroleum, Convenience stores, Liquor, Cooperative, Public & Private sectorCareer Highlights:Director experience including Chair, Vice Chair, and Committee Chair roles at multiple companies – corporate and non-profits; Audit, Finance, Investment, HR, Governance, Nominations, and Risks committee experienceCore business, operating, general management, leadership, and talent development skills; experience with organizations that operate across Canada, have multiple lines of business, and complex matrix structuresAs CEO of Calgary Co-operative, grew sales by 50%, and EBITDA by $40M in a difficult economy and a highly competitive marketplace, improving margins significantly, expanding presence across Canada, leveraging real estate holdings, and innovating the membership model.Led multiple acquisitions at Calgary Co-operative, including subsequent integration and growth of subsidiary companies.Substantially improved supplier relationship and revenue at Sobeys Inc. through national contract negotiations with over 200 consumer packaged goods suppliers, and integrated Safeway into Sobeys’ contracts.20+ years in executive roles in with responsibility for 100 to 4,500 employees and ~2Bn+sales revenues

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