Star Women in Grocery

Canadian Grocer recently hosted a panel discussion with three of our industry's leaders who also happen to be past Star Women in Grocery winners<br /><br />We are now making that webinar available to our entire audience!<br /><br />"This was one of our most popular panels," says Vanessa Peters, publish

Buy tickets today for this must-attend virtual event taking place Oct.

Though Canadian Grocer's Star Women in Grocery event will look a little different this year, attendees of the new virtual celebration, held Oct.

Senior level star<br /><br />Kelly Fleming<br />Head of Grocery/VP Marketing<br />Kraft Heinz Canada<br /><br />How did you get into the grocery/CPG business?<br />My first taste of the CPG world was during internships at Molson Coors and Kraft Foods.

Senior level star<br /> <br /> Nathalie Cusson<br /> VP, Dairy Fluid<br /> Lactalis, Canada<br /> <br /> How did you get into the CPG business?

Senior level star<br /><br />Andrea Watson<br />President and CEO<br />Nature Knows<br /><br />How did you get into the grocery/CPG business?<br />My first job at 15 was in foodservice, working at a local movie theatre serving at their café and managing the concession stand.

Senior level star<br /><br />Christina Bédard<br />Vice-president, E-commerce &amp; Digital Strategy<br />Metro<br /><br />How did you get into the grocery/CPG business?<br />The grocery business has always been a natural fit for me because I can combine two of my passions: retail and food.

Senior level star<br /><br />Vittoria Varalli<br />Vice-President, Sustainability and Chief of Staff<br />Sobeys Inc.<br /><br />How did you get into the grocery business?<br />Food has always been a passion of mine. I grew up in the food business.

Senior level star<br /><br />Marie-Claude Bacon<br />Vice-President, Public Affairs and Communications<br />Metro Inc.<br /><br />How did you get into the grocery business?<br />Completely by chance. I was looking for a job, saw an ad for a senior communications advisor position at Metro and applied.

Senior level star<br /><br />Kerry Tompson<br />VP, Talent and Inclusion<br />Sobeys<br /><br />How did you get into the grocery business?<br />I didn’t grow up in the grocery business.

It’s time to get to know our senior level stars. Each of our winners took the time to answer a series of questions about their career in grocery.

Senior level star<br /><br />Marie-Eve Royer<br />Sr. Vice President, Transformation<br />Bimbo Canada<br /><br />Best advice received?<br />During my career, I have had the privilege of working with many outstanding mentors. The best advice I received was that you’re only as good as your team.