Errol is the Executive Vice President of Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) the national trade association representing Canada’s food, health, and consumer goods manufacturers. 

Errol has been with FHCP for 10 years and currently leads FHCP’s Industry , Public Affairs and Membership Development efforts, focusing on providing members with critical insights on the Canadian grocery trade environment and working with members on industry initiatives that enable companies to reduce costs and improve service to their customers.  

Prior to joining FHCP, Errol spent 13 years at Loblaw in various progressive roles in Engineering, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Retail Operations. Errol also worked for Bombardier’s Aerospace division, and led a boutique consulting firm focusing on distribution and network efficiencies. 

Seeking a conference host, master of ceremonies, or a fabulous evening of entertainment? Then look no further. James Cunningham has proven, time and again, that he is one of the most skilled corporate emcees and comedians in the world. His personalized performances and attention to detail guarantee laughter and delight every time he hits the stage. Whatever the theme or purpose of your next gathering, he’ll ensure that it’s a successful and memorable one.

Since joining Speakers Spotlight, Cunningham has hosted and performed at over 750 events across the country and around the world. Past corporate clients include Loblaw Companies, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Starbucks, KRAFT, Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, STAPLES, Nestle Purina, Walmart, Bombardier, BMO, Scotiabank, Proctor & Gamble, Enercare, Ingram Micro, and Grant Thornton, to name a few.

Cunningham has also hosted events featuring former President Bill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson, Martha Stewart, Hilary Swank, Quincy Jones, Martin Sheen, Suze Orman, Andre Agassi, Ben Stein, Suzanne Somers, Michael Phelps, Tony Robbins and Barbara Walters. His clean and audience-appropriate performances have earned him countless recommendations.

In addition to his work as a corporate emcee and entertainer, Cunningham was the hilarious host and associate producer of the TV series Eat St. for five seasons, which aired on the Cooking Channel USA, Food Network Canada, and in more than a dozen other countries around the world. He is also the author of the bestselling cookbook, Eat St., where he shares recipes from the most daring, delicious, and inventive street food that can be found anywhere.

Cunningham has been featured on many national and international network television shows including Last Comic Standing, Just for Laughs, Comedy Inc., Designated Survivor, and Locke and Key. He’s also had two of his own hour-long Comedy Now stand-up specials on CTV and The Comedy Network, and was a frequent guest on The Marilyn Denis Show.

Cunningham is also the creator and chief keynote speaker for Funny Money, a multi award-winning youth financial literacy program. He has performed at over 1,500 high school, colleges and universities across North America to more than one million students. 

An award-winning coach, prominent educator, and accomplished leader, Dr. Ivan Joseph has spent his career leading cultural transformation and building cohesive teams. His research has focused on understanding how self-confidence drives performance and now, as an internationally renowned speaker, he shares this knowledge to help leaders cultivate inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures. Dynamic and engaging, Joseph always leaves audiences with a memorable experience that adds value long after the presentation ends.

Throughout his 25-year career in academia, Joseph has served as vice-president and director at four North American universities. While serving as a professor and coach at Graceland University, Joseph developed the soccer program from the ground up, leading both the men’s and women’s teams to #1 national rankings. He also guided the men’s team to win their first national championship in Graceland’s history — in just five years. In recognition, he was named the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ National Coach of the Year.

Joseph then spent a decade as Director of Athletics at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), where he helped lead his department — and the university — to national prominence. Among his many accomplishments at TMU, Joseph spearheaded the landmark $100M renovation of the historic Maple Leaf Gardens; created a culture of belonging, spirit, and pride across the university’s diverse urban campus; and inspired student-athletes to break records in their athletic, academic, and community service accomplishments. Under his leadership, TMU teams won the first provincial and national championships in the university’s history.

In addition to student athletes, Joseph has coached World Champions and Olympians. His TEDx Talk “The Skill of Self-Confidence” has more than 28 million views and Forbes named it one of the “10 Best TED Talks About the Meaning of Life”. Joseph is also the bestselling author of You Got This: Mastering the Skill of Self-Confidence.
Joseph has a BA in physical education and health, a masters in higher education administration, and a PhD in sports psychology. 

Leslie Preston has over fifteen years’ experience as an economist, and has been with TD Economics since 2011. In her current role as a Managing Director and Senior Economist, she leads a team of economists to provide economic analysis and forecasts to TD clients and stakeholders. The team delivers on a wide scope of research, covering the U.S., Canadian, and global economies. She regularly speaks about the economic outlook to various internal and external audiences, and provides economic commentary to the media.

Leslie holds a Masters of Arts degree in economics from the University of Toronto and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Queen’s University. 

Karen Proud is the President and Adjudicator of the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC), where she oversees the implementation and enforcement of the Code, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability across Canada’s grocery supply chain.

With over 20 years of executive leadership experience, she previously served as President & CEO of Fertilizer Canada, Chief Operating Officer at Food, Health & Consumer Products Canada, President of Consumer Health Products Canada and Vice President of Federal Government Relations at the Retail Council of Canada.

Her expertise in policy development, compliance & enforcement, and stakeholder collaboration was honed during her ten-year tenure at Health Canada, where she led several legislative and regulatory initiatives. A skilled negotiator and spokesperson, she has worked extensively with government, industry, and the media to advocate for fair and competitive markets.

Karen currently serves on the board of Rubicon Organics and is a former board member of the Canola Council of Canada, Nutrients for Life, and the Global Self-Care Federation. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental & Public Health from Toronto Metropolitan University.
 

Sandra Sanderson is Chief Marketing Officer of Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc. She is accountable for brand strategies across a broad portfolio of banners, as well as integrated marketing, the Scene+ loyalty programming, private label marketing, sponsorships, community investments, marketing technology, consumer insights, and Empire’s in-house creative studio.

Ms. Sanderson launched her career in consumer packaged goods at P&G, Kraft, and Coca-Cola and later became the General Manager of Brand Marketing at Canada Post, and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Universal Studios. Transitioning into the retail sector, Ms. Sanderson held the roles of SVP Marketing at Shoppers Drug Mart and Chief Marketing & Quality Officer at Walmart Canada. Her professional journey even extended into the United States, where she served as SVP Marketing at White House Black Market.

Ms. Sanderson currently serves on the boards of both Special Olympics and Scene+. Furthermore, she has played an active role in fostering the marketing community, and has previously served on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Marketing Association and as the Chair of the Retail Council of Canada’s Senior Retail Marketing Committee.

In 2023, she was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Legends and received the CMA’s Marketer of the Year award in 2020. She also received the Marketer of the Year award in 2012 and 2021 for her work at Shoppers Drug Mart and Empire, respectively. Additionally, she was honoured with the Star Women in Grocery Award in 2015.

Ms. Sanderson holds an Honours Business Administration degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University.

Eddie brings a rare mix of behavioural science expertise and analytical precision to help clients uncover insights that go beyond the obvious. With a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Calgary and over 15 years of experience in market research across the country in various sectors – from government and real estate to retail and finance – he specializes in turning complex human behaviour into clear, actionable strategies. Eddie also spent nearly a decade as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University and the University of Calgary, teaching advanced analytics, research methods, consumer psychology, and interpersonal relations. He brings deep academic grounding together with real-world impact to help clients enhance their decision making.