Kim Furlong appointed new president and CEO of Retail Council of Canada
Retail Council of Canada’s (RCC) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Kim Furlong as the new president and chief executive officer.
Furlong will step into the role on September 2, 2025.
Furlong is currently serving as CEO of the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA), advising and promoting Canada’s private capital sector.
Furlong’s appointment marks a return to RCC, where she previously served as vice-president of Federal Government Affairs over 16 years ago. During her tenure, she was instrumental in establishing our industry’s permanent presence in the nation’s capital and quickly became a highly effective advocate for RCC.
“Kim brings a deep expertise in public policy, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications and we are delighted to welcome her to the organization,” said Anne Martin-Vachon, chair of the Board of Directors, RCC. “Her leadership will drive impactful results and strengthen our mission in the years ahead.”
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“We are also pleased that Diane continues to serve as President & CEO until Kim joins RCC in September,” added Martin-Vachon. “Diane’s contributions to the association and the industry have been extraordinary and her commitment to the team, the Board and the members have enabled us to ensure that RCC is widely recognized as the ‘Voice of Retail’.”
