FHCP holds four annual signature events throughout the year, offering unique networking opportunities, industry insights, and educational sessions for our members. These events are designed to foster connections, share valuable knowledge, and celebrate the achievements within our community.
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2025 Events
2025 CEO & Executive Leadership Conference
October 16-17, 2025
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Cassandra Worthy | Founder and CEO, Change Enthusiasm Global - click here for the worksheet
Eric Termuende | Future of Work and Leadership Expert, NoW of Work
Fireside Chat: Michael Graydon l CEO, FHCP and David Frum | Social & Political Commentator, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
Amanda Lindhout | New York Times Bestselling Author & Expert on Resilience and Extraordinary Mindset
Commander Paul Smith | Decorated Naval Officer, History-Making Commander & Leadership Strategist
Nikolas Badminton | Chief Futurist and Hope Engineer
Benjamin Tal | Managing Director & Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets - click here for the presentation
Event Emcee: Bill G. Williams l Author, Host, Coach, and Leadership Thought Leader
FHCP Charity Golf Tournament
September 15, 2025
FHCP’s Charity Golf Tournament returned on September 15th at the beautiful Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, to tee up in support of Food Banks Canada. We are thrilled to share that together we raised $21,875 for this very worthy cause!
2025 Sales & Marketing Symposium
May 14, 2025
Thrive Together
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Sandra Sanderson l Chief Marketing Officer, Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc.
Leslie Preston l Managing Director & Senior Director, TD Bank - Click here to view the presentation materials
Eddie Sheppard l VP, Insights, Abacus Data - Click here to view the presentation materials
Dr. Ivan Joseph l Award-Winning Performance Coach | Leadership and Cultural Transformation Expert
Carman Allison l VP, Business Development, Canada, NielsenIQ - Click here to view the presentation materials
FIRESIDE CHAT
Errol Cerit l EVP, Industry, Public Affairs & Membership Development, FHCP
Karen Proud l President and Adjudicator, Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct
Event Emcee l James Cunningham
2025 Supply Chain Symposium
April 16, 2025
Better Together
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Errol Cerit l EVP, Industry, Public Affairs & Membership Development, FHCP
Dawn Desjardins | Chief Economist, Deloitte LLP - Click here for the presentation
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe | Expert in Resiliency and Workplace Mental Wellness
Graham Kaufmann | SVP, Coaching & Facilitation, Gallagher Canada - Click here for the presentation
OPERATIONAL OPTIMIZATION SESSIONS
PART 1
Angie Arvanitis l Director, Customer Supply Chain, Kruger Products Inc.
Guillaume Jolicoeur | Manager, Supply Chain & Network Operations, Deloitte LLP
Moderated by: Bryce Tonner l VP, Supply Chain, Kruger Products Inc.
PART 2
Ron Clark l Sr Director, Go-to-Market and Transformation, PepsiCo Canada
Justin Jacob l Director, Customer Logistics, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions Canada ULC
AI PANEL DISCUSSION
Gary Bogdani l Head of Horizon3 AI Innovations Labs, Unilever
Heather Scott | VP, Digital, Kruger Products Inc.
Patricia Thaine | Co-Founder & CEO, Private AI
Moderated by: Andrew Viola | Co-Founder & Partner, Forward Path AI
Event Emcee: James Cunningham
2024 Events
2024 CEO & Executive Leadership Conference
October 17-18, 2024
No Boundaries, New Horizons - Building Visionary Leaders
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Pamela Barnum | Trust & Non-Verbal Communication Expert
Jacob Shapiro | Partner & Director, Geopolitical Analysis, Cognitive Investments - Click here for the presentation
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe | Expert on Resiliency and Workplace Wellness
Manley Feinberg | Adventurer, Author and Former Leader at Build-A-Bear
David Frum | Social & Political Commentator, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
Johnny 'Cupcakes' Earle | Award Winning Entrepreneur & Brand Hysteria Expert
Benjamin Tal | Managing Director & Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets - Click here for the presentation
Event Emcee: Bill G. Williams l Author, Host, Coach, and Leadership Thought Leader
FHCP Charity Golf Tournament
September 10, 2024
FHCP’s Charity Golf Tournament returned on September 10th at the beautiful Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, to tee up in support of Food Banks Canada. We are thrilled to share that together we raised $18,788 for this very worthy cause!
2024 Sales & Marketing Symposium
May 15, 2024
Waves of Change
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Penny Zenker | The Focusologist, International Speaker, Executive Strategy Coach & Best Selling Author
Sean Martin | General Manager, Canada, Numerator — Click here for presentation
Stéphane Grenier | Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired), Canadian Forces, Mental Health Innovator and CEO, MHInnovations
Leslie Preston | Managing Director & Senior Economist, TD Economics, TD Bank — Click for here for presentation
Andy Chiu l VP, Engineering, Instacart & Dean Hayward| Sr. Manager, Brand Partnerships — Canada, Instacart
Jake Karls | Cofounder & Chief Rainmaker, MID-DAY SQUARES
2024 Supply Chain Symposium
April 17, 2024
Waves of Change
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SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP PANEL DISCUSSION
Lyndsay Barnes l VP, Supply Chain, Mars Canada Inc.
Arman Mirza l Director, Pro Experience, The Home Depot Canada
Anna Petrova l Former VP, Global Supply Chain, The Kraft Heinz Company
Laure Velten-Jameson | VP, National Grocery Replenishment, Sobeys Inc.
Moderated by: Sean Verhoeven l SVP, Facilitation, HORN
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Alain Sawya | Partner, Advisory Services & National Supply Chain and Procurement Lead, Canada, KPMG — Click here for the presentation
André-Alexandre Carter | Executive Director, Eastern Engagement, National Supply Chain Office, Transport Canada — Click here for the presentation
Kevin Dewalt | CEO & Co-Founder, Prolego — Click here for the presentation
Errol Cerit l EVP, Industry, Public Affairs & Membership Development, FHCP
Stéphane Grenier | Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired), Canadian Forces, Mental Health Innovator and CEO, MHInnovations
Jacob Shapiro | Partner & Director, Geopolitical Analysis, Cognititive Investments — Click here for the presentation