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Lindsay is the Manager of HR Business Partnerships for the West Division of Rexall Pharmacy Group, overseeing strategic HR leadership for an extensive network of 189 retail pharmacy stores across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and parts of Ontario. With over 20 years of experience in HR across diverse sectors, including retail, property management, finance, and supply chain, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.

As a vital member of an award-winning HR team committed to fostering an employee-centric culture, Lindsay drives innovative strategies aimed at attracting and retaining top talent. She collaborates closely with leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring the organization remains competitive and responsive while embedding excellence as a core value in all operations.

Lindsay looks forward to sharing her insights on how strategic HR practices can enhance talent attraction and employee retention, fueling organizational success in today’s dynamic retail environment

Carla is the Human Resources Director at JAK’s Beer Wine & Spirits & Muse Cannabis, overseeing HR operations for 14 locations across BC. She provides strategic support in talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and compliance.

With a passion for compassionate leadership and inclusive work cultures, Carla has enhanced employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction. Her focus on growth and development drives organizational success in the competitive retail industry.

Laura is the co-founder of She Summits, where they empower organizations to enhance retail success through innovative customer acquisition and engagement solutions. Their transformative workshops for women have inspired thousands throughout North America at companies like Fjallraven, Athleta, icebreaker, Fairmont Hotels. 

As a Retail Success Consultant and Certified Mindset Coach Laura excels at fostering connections within businesses and between brands and customers. Join her as she moderates a discussion on adapting to shifting consumer demands and exploring creative strategies to elevate in-store shopping experiences.

Rob leads IBM Canada’s Generative AI consulting practice, a team of consultants, data scientists and developers who build leading-edge solutions for IBM clients. His team focuses on leveraging technology from domains like Customer Engagement, Supply Chain, Employee Support, IT Operations and other fields, to revolutionize business processes. IBM Canada’s Generative AI team is currently leading many transformative AI programs for our clients across industries such as Retail, Consumer Products, Travel & Transportation, Financial Services, Public Services and more. 

David is the Founder of Plastic Bank, a globally recognized social fintech that has
redefined prosperity by transforming waste into wealth. His vision addresses two of the
most pressing challenges faced by both people and the planet: poverty and plastic
pollution.
Under David’s leadership, Plastic Bank has opened pathways to prosperity for over
50,000 families living in underserved communities across the Philippines, Indonesia,
Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, and Cameroon by enabling the exchange of over 130 million kilos
of gathered plastic for income and social benefits. His solution offers individuals and
businesses the opportunity to prosper by reducing their environmental footprint,
promoting circularity, and supporting communities.
Recognized as one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs, David has been
honoured with several prestigious accolades, including the United Nations Lighthouse
Award for Planetary Health and the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia Community
Award. Other notable recognitions include the Ernst & Young Lifetime Achievement Award,
The Globe and Mail’s Changemakers Award, and the Entrepreneur Organizations’ Global
Citizen Award.
His humanitarian work has garnered international acclaim, with features from major media
networks including BBC, CNN, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Week,
and National Geographic. He has delivered impactful talks on TED.com, appeared in
award-winning documentaries, and starred in an international reality television show.
David is a steward of the earth, a champion for the underserved, and a thought leader on the prosperity mindset.