2025 Star Women in Grocery Award Winner Cydney Taylor (Q&A)
Cydney Taylor
Senior Brand Growth Leader, Self Care & Essential Health
Kenvue Canada
Best advice you've received?
A past leader and mentor encouraged me to treat my career and personal/team development like a rubber band. Aim to maintain a healthy tension, that’s when you know you’re learning and growing. Moments of comfort and having some slack are important to recover and recharge and avoid having so much tension that you may break. That concept really resonated with me and is one I pass on to my teams today.
What is your superpower?
I’d have to say relentlessness. An unwavering drive to pursue goals and persistence to find a way. My mom instilled in me early on the importance of effort—whether it was sports or academics, she would always tell me whatever the outcome, make sure you know you gave your best effort, that’s what’s in your control. I smile now when I’m reciting these words to my two boys.
What keeps you passionate about your work?
We have a powerful purpose at Kenvue—to realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. And I have the privilege of helping build some of the best consumer health brands in the country. That’s definitely a motivator to know you’re doing meaningful work that’s helping improve the lives of Canadians.
Proudest career moment?
I’ve had the fortune of working on so many great initiatives and with stellar teams, so it’s hard to pinpoint one. If I had to choose, I’d say it was in 2022 working on Tylenol and being part of the core team that gained Health Canada approval for the first-ever exceptional importation of an over-the-counter medicine to Canada during the pediatric supply crisis. It was an intense time, but I am very proud of the work we led and the accomplishments from the team to help Canadians during a time of need.
What do you like most about your job?
Absolutely, the people. The opportunity to coach and support the growth and development of others, and learning from so many brilliant partners and peers that challenge me on the daily.
What is a fun fact about you?
I grew up on a large equestrian centre, caring for 40-plus horses. I owe much of my work ethic and drive to this upbringing. Oh, and I can form a cloverleaf with my tongue. Apparently, it’s rare!
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