Events & Awards

Meet the strong, young grocery and CPG leaders who are making an impact

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.

We catch up with past winners to find out what they've been up to since winning the award

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.

Senior level star<br /><br />Catherine O’Brien<br />Sr Vice President of Corporate Affairs<br />Nestlé Canada<br /><br />Best advice received?<br />I think as we all develop in our careers we can periodically suffer from “imposter syndrome” and someone very wise once reminded me that regardless of who you