Introducing the 2022 Star Women in Convenience winners!
The 42 women who comprise this year’s Star Women in Convenience fulfill diverse roles across an ever-evolving industry, but have one thing in common–an unparalleled commitment to excellence.
These women rise to any challenge, inspire those around them and create extraordinary value, not only for their companies, but also customers, clients and industry partners. They deserve to be celebrated for their achievements!
In its fifth year, the annual Star Women in Convenience Awards recognize exceptional women–from retailers to distributors, manufacturers, industry associations and consultants–making a difference and demonstrating commitment, innovation and leadership in the convenience industry.
New this year, to ensure winners include outstanding individuals from the store floor to c-suite, Star Women were chosen in one of three categories: senior-level stars, shining stars and store-level stars.
These 42 women are remarkable leaders with valuable insights, experiences, advice and accomplishments to share.
THE WINNERS ARE:
SENIOR-LEVEL STARS
Nancy Bourdon: Director of people & culture, JTI-Macdonald Corp.
Marianne Csincsa: Vice-president, operations, Domo Corporation Ltd.
Sandra Kayyali: Vice-president marketing and merchandising, Gateway Market Canada Inc.
Suzanne Poirier: Vice-president, global finance and supply chain optimization, Alimentation Couche-Tard
Ingy Sarraf: Chief financial officer & corporate secretary, Guru Organic Energy
Shannon Wing: Senior director strategy & business development, Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy Business
SHINING STARS
Sylvie Berardelli: Operations manager, corporate retail, McDougall Energy
Lynda Desmarais: Supervisor, corporate operations, Groupe F. Dufresne
Elisa di Bello: Director, trade marketing and operations, Imperial Tobacco Canada
Jessica Dolphin: Human resources leader, Canada, 7-Eleven Canada
Danielle Friel: Senior manager, area retail licensee - Ontario East, Petro-Canada (Suncor Energy)
Janet Hill: District manager, Free Flow Petroleum
Carmina Jimenez: Communications & events manager, Convenience Industry Council of Canada
Carolane Juanéda: Senior marketing manager, fuel North America, Alimentation Couche-Tard
Jeanette Kernaghan: Account business partner, channel delivery, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp.
Lisa Kurenoff: Marketing manager, in-store experience and promotions, 7-Eleven Canada
Sherry Landry: Director of software operations, Bulloch Technologies
Beverley Mawby: National account executive, Great Canadian Meat Company
Erica Morningstar: National account executive, Coca-Cola Ltd.
Linda Mould: Market manager (Regional manager - Southern Alberta): 7-Eleven Canada Inc.
Jacynthe Poulin: Management consultant, Sobeys
Pauline Prokopshyn: Operations manager, Kelowna, Wallace & Carey Inc.
Rima Rabba: Head of marketing. Rabba Fine Foods
Kelly Rand: Manager, store planning and merchandising support, Parkland Corporation
Ana Luiza Rangel: Senior brand manager, Conagra Brands
Heather Robertson: National account manager, Payment Source
Kirsten Ross: Director of marketing, MacEwen Petroleum Inc.
Melissa Ryan: Associate manager-marketing operations, Canadian Tire Gas+
Amber Sacco: Field service supervisor, National Energy Equipment Inc.
Mary Shigematsu: Key account manager, JTI Macdonald Corp.
Marian Steffler: National account manager, Nestlé Canada Inc.
Julie Stinson: Regional operations manager, Ontario West, Parkland Corporation
Kristin Valles: Category manager, Greenergy
Saakshi Vohra: Operational service manager, team leader, Tanknology, a service by Englobe
Jennifer Yiu: Customer & brand marketing manager - lighters, Bic Inc. Canada
STORE-LEVEL STARS
Sangeeta Batra: Owner/operator, MacEwen Petroleum Inc.
Myriam Bellefleur: President, Unamen Shipu (La Romaine)
Lori Anne Brown: Manager, Hillside Shop and Save
Debra George: Regional manager: Scholten’s Convenience Store
Karen Martell: Market manager, Eastern Canada, Couche-Tard
Bernita McHaffie: Owner/operator, Petro-Pass
Dimple Sehgal: Area retail licensee, Petro-Canada
For photos and full interviews
CLICK HERE to read the digital edition of Convenience Store News Canada magazine, which includes full profiles and photos of the 2022 winners.
The print magazine has been mailed and should arrive to you shortly.
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The 2022 Star Women in Convenience will be celebrated at an in-person industry-wide event at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Tickets are now on sale.
October 12, 2022.
