Building Retail Careers from the Inside Out

Hermanjit Mahil is the Assistant General Manager – Human Resources at London Drugs, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s talent strategy. With a strong focus on career development and recruitment, Herman supports initiatives that empower employees to grow within the organization and attract top talent aligned with London Drugs’ values and culture. His work bridges strategic HR planning with hands-on support for teams across the retail network, helping to build a resilient and future-ready workforce.

Maja Pesic is a results-driven Shopper Marketing Manager with over 25 years of experience in the retail industry. Beginning her career as a part-time advisor in the beauty department, Maja worked her way up through a variety of roles across retail operations and marketing, gaining hands-on expertise that grounds her strategic approach today.

Her career journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of the shopper mindset and the retail environment, from frontline customer interactions to high-level program management. She has successfully led shopper marketing programs across multiple categories, collaborating with agencies, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns that drive in-store traffic, strengthen brand visibility, and enhance customer engagement.  Known for her leadership, strategic thinking, and commitment to continuous improvement and learning, she is passionate about building impactful shopper experiences that create long-term value for both London Drugs and its customers.

Justine Bailey is the Assistant Corporate Controller at London Drugs and a Chartered Professional Accountant. She began her career on the sales floor more than 20 years ago, building a strong operational foundation rooted in customer service that continues to shape her approach to finance today. Progressing through both store operations and the finance team, Justine now oversees key aspects of financial reporting and systems, translating data into meaningful insights that support day-to-day decision making and long-term growth. Most recently, she successfully led the implementation of a new financial ERP system and is passionate about leveraging financial systems, processes and data to help London Drugs achieve its objectives in ways that simplify operations, support teams, and create a seamless experience for customers.