Stuart Gibb Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Canada Area

Over my 20+ years of consulting and leading teams, I’ve noticed that many leaders underestimate the importance of organizational alignment. Without it, teams often face increased confusion, lack of clear direction, and wasted energy.Even with a talented and committed team, the absence of organizational alignment can hinder growth.Our practical consulting services focus on speeding up organizational alignment by helping teams build strong relationships, create clear plans, and simplify execution.Our customized approach starts with the executive team, extends to key leaders, and spreads throughout the company, ensuring everyone is focused and aligned.Keeping teams focused and aligned is my specialty.🗣 "We chose to work with Stuart because he's as invested in the success of my business as one of my management team members. The Advantage Framework is practical. He makes me think, tells me when I'm going down the wrong path, and we have fun doing it. He gets it." – Paul Sharpe | President👉 Connect with me here on LinkedIn, or email me at stuart@stuartgibb.com. Our first 90-minute meeting is at no cost, so you can "kick the tires" on collaborating with me and decide if you'd like more.

British Columbia, Canada

I developed the strategic direction and led RONA’s Corporate Proximity Stores in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island. I provided high-level leadership and collaborate with a team of Store Managers towards achieving RONA's business objectives. Key Areas of Responsibility:Developed and executed an annual budget and business plan in collaboration with the Store Management team to ensure sales growth, margin accountability, payroll expense controls, variable expense controls, EBITDA improvement, and an engaged workforce. Strategic PlanningOperations Management, Business Development, Business Strategy and Team Leadership✅ Accountable for the P&L results for 15 locations in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and Sea to Sky. ✅ Exceeded budgeted sales, EBITDA, Customer Experience, and Financing targets for the last four years. ✅ Ensured accountability of P&L results monthly through a collaborative P&L review process.✅ Leader of the National “Ready for Business” Execution project; developed a program from concept, roll out, and execution.✅ Directed seven large-scale Appliance Department Renovations in 2018. ✅ Introduced a Strategic Direct Delivery Centre Hub to the Lower Mainland in 2018.✅ Executed the successful launch of an E-Commerce Parcel Shipping Hub to the region in 2018.✅ Completed concept store project in collaboration with all company and vendor stakeholders.✅ Selected as an Instructor for the National Store Manager Leadership Development Program.✅ Optimized communication tools, reports, and meeting rhythm to ensure consistent execution. ✅ Partnered with Marketing and Merchandising at the national and regional level to ensure market-specific needs are consistently met to ensure an optimal customer experience for the Lower Mainland consumer.

British Columbia, Canada

Developed the strategic direction and led RONA’s Corporate Stores and Affiliated Dealers in British Columbia. Led and collaborated with a team of Regional Operations Managers, and provided the expertise and leadership to execute the regional strategic objectives and growth initiatives of the company.Engaged with various business models (e.g. dealer owners, franchisees as well as corporate stores). Key Areas of Responsibility:Accountable for the P&L results for 27 RONA corporate locations in British Columbia. Developed and executed a turnaround business plan in collaboration with the Regional Operations team and partners in Finance, HR, Marketing, and Merchandising to achieve annual Sales and EBITDA objectives. ✅ Built a cohesive and aligned team of Regional Operations Managers. ✅ Grew sales and EBITDA leveraging a talent-focused strategy. ✅ Developed a comprehensive market development strategy comprising new store openings, market consolidations, recruitment, store renovations, and closures. ✅ Analyzed the feasibility of new store locations and lease renewals by reviewing market studies and Pro Forma forecasts.✅Determined the strategic viability of underperforming locations; executed a successful market consolidation and closure of three underperforming stores; increased sales by double digits in the consolidated stores.

British Columbia, Canada

Leader of the Western Canadian HR team and responsible for the strategic development and functional activities within HR. Key areas of responsibility included project management, compensation and recognition, performance management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, recruitment and onboarding, retention, talent development, succession planning, and change leadership. The focus of this role was to transform human resources into an enabling strategic business partner. ✅ Provided strategic guidance to the Regional Vice President-Retail Western Canada on all HR and organizational performance activities. ✅ Transformed HR team, HR processes, and business strategy, creating a high-performing operating model and transforming the HR function into a strategic business partner.✅ Provided strategic guidance to the National Leadership Team on regional HR needs regarding Talent Management. ✅ Led Western Canada HR, OHS, Training, and Payroll teams; provided high-level direction, coaching, and support. ✅ Impacted bottom line by implementing a performance management program reducing large severance payouts.✅ Influenced and developed policies and programs on multiple projects at the National level, including compensation, performance management, succession planning, and talent development. ✅ Leader of the Strategic PEP (Productivity, Efficiency, Profitability) national retention project. ✅ Developed communication strategies and action plans following the Hewitt Engagement survey, successfully increasing engagement scores in Western Canada. ✅Contributed to HRIS (Oracle) implementation, ensuring regional legislation was respected and progressive people practices were implemented.✅ Mentor for CEO's Young Leader program (President's Camp)

Alberta, Canada

Promoted to lead the HR group's strategic development and functional activities at Totem. Key focus areas were compensation and recognition, OH&S, leadership development, recruitment and onboarding, retention, talent development, succession planning, and change leadership. The main focus of this role was to drive employee engagement and align the HR function with business objectives. ✅ Strategic HR partner and adviser to the General Manager on all HR activities.✅ Transformed HR team, HR processes, and strategy, creating a high-performing operating model and turning the function into a strategic business partner.✅ Led Divisional HR, OHS, Training, and Payroll teams; provided high-level direction, coaching, and support.

Alberta, Canada

The initial function of this role was to deliver highly effective and targeted training to store-level employees. Training sessions varied from employee orientations, product knowledge training, POS technical training, standards and procedures training, customer service training, and leadership development. The role evolved into a management role with two direct reports delivering training full time. In the end, the primary objective of this role was to transform and elevate the training function to quickly and effectively contribute to the company’s business objectives. ✅ Transformed Learning and Development (L&D) function, L&D processes, and L&D business strategy, creating a high-performing and valued business partner.✅ Developed the Leadership Development program for the division, focused on business outcomes.✅ Collaborated with the RONA L&D team integrating programs and leading national talent development projects.✅ Provided L&D Roadmap to RONA for newly acquired organizations. ✅ Facilitated integration meetings with store teams after RONA acquired Totem.✅Led Divisional training teams; provided high-level direction, coaching, and support.

Alberta, Canada

Achievement of financial KPIs, emphasizing employee engagement and training, customer service, and sales, established and maintained adequate inventory levels, operational adherence to Totem’s policies and standards, and development and management of all store employees.