Announcing the 2025 Star Women in Convenience Winners Panel
Convenience Store News Canada is thrilled to announce the Winners Panel for the 2025 Star Women in Convenience Awards Event on September 17, 2025 at the International Centre in Toronto.
The panel will feature four 2024 retail winners, who will discuss career goals, navigating change, building strong teams and more.
New this year, the panel will be moderated by Susana Pulla, Director of Marketing, Communications & Digital, 7-Eleven Canada.
PANELISTS
Bromlyn Bethune, President, Steam Whistle & Beau's Brewing Co.
Desiree Jackson, Territory Manager, Parkland Corporation
Katie Lint, District Manager, Circle K | Alimentation Couche-Tard
Iris Sermeno, Area Retail Licensee | Owner, Petro-Canada, a Suncor business
We hope you can join us for an engaging panel discussion as winners provide insights and share highlights from their careers that have made them Star Women in Convenience.
In addition, lifelong changemaker Elaine McKay, head of corporate affairs & communications for JTI-Macdonald, Canada, is the keynote speaker.
KEYNOTE
Empowered by Purpose: A Journey of Passion, Perseverance and Possibility
Join us for an inspiring keynote as Elaine McKay, an accomplished professional and internationally recognized leader in corporate affairs and communications, sustainability, business and human rights, shares her powerful story of resilience and determination. From navigating the globe to balancing motherhood and building a meaningful career, she charts her path not just through challenges—but with purpose. Fuelled by passion and a deep desire to make a difference, her journey is a testament to the strength of women who dare to lead, dream big and shape a better world. Her words will leave you empowered to pursue your own purpose-driven path, no matter where your story begins.
September 17, 2025 at the International Centre in Toronto
The celebration kicks off at 8 a.m. with a networking breakfast, a keynote, inspiring words from industry leaders, panel discussion, more networking and the awards presentation.
