Diane J. Brisebois named acting CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association
Diane J. Brisebois is stepping into a new executive role.
The former Retail Council of Canada (RCC) president and CEO has been appointed acting chief executive officer of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), as reported by Buzz Buzz Media.
Brisebois—Canadian Grocer's first-ever Star Women in Grocery Icon Award winner—is filling in for current CEO Cathy Polan, who is on a leave of absence.
READ: RCC's Diane J. Brisebois receives Canadian Grocer's inaugural Star Women in Grocery Icon Award
Brisebois brings more than 40 years of experience in association management and executive leadership to the role, including the time she spent leading RCC, an organization that represents retailers of all stripes, including grocers. She announced her retirement from the association in January 2025.
Under her leadership, RCC played a critical role in the retail community and served as a key advisor to governments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board credits Brisebois with modernizing the organization.
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