THE 2018 STAR WOMEN WINNERS SHONE at the Star Women Awards Breakfast held on Sept. 25, 2018 at the International Centre, Mississauga. “We are thrilled to celebrate with the winners this morning,” said Kathryn Swan, Group Publisher, Canadian Grocer, “and that so many of their teams are here to support these fantastic women in our industry.” The sold-out crowd was treated to an animated discussion by the Star Women panel which included Cynthia Beretta of Beretta Farms, Lyne Castonguay of Sobeys, Jacqueline Craig of Save-on-Foods, Josianne Légaré of A. Lassonde, and Cheryl Smith of Parmalat, and was moderated by Tony Chapman. Now in its 7th year, the Star Women Awards recognizes women who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, collaboration and dedication to the grocery industry. “It is important that we recognize the contribution from women on both sides of the business,” said Jennifer Litterick, President, Canadian division & North American Grocery, EnsembleIQ. “The Star Women Awards is and always has been, about inclusion and bringing retailers and suppliers, men and women together, so we can learn and grow as an industry.” Keynote speaker Jennifer Lee of Deloitte Canada, drew our attention to the rise of insight- driven organizations, and how well they are positioned to win with consumers and the shifting retail model.
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