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CEO WRAP-UP
We know that our unique spirit of innovation and creativity can be found in everything we do and, while the pandemic has been incredibly hard on all of us, it is this spirit that makes us shine our brightest in the most difficult moments.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US FOR FHCP’S
Keynote speakers offered invaluable insights, from the economics
I look forward to seeing how you implement your personal learnings
2020 CEO & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP VIRTUAL SERIES
of COVID-19 recovery to innovative growth strategies intended
in the year ahead. See you next year for the 2021 CEO & Executive
which, even in a virtual environment, was once again full of
to impact your bottom line. We heard insights on the pandemic’s
Leadership Conference on October 14-15.
interesting discussions, engaging interactions and meaningful
retail impact including new trends in e-commerce and shopping
connections.
behaviours, and a unique perspective on US politics and its impact
Take care,
on trade and supply chains. Wrapping up the Series, we were FHCP’s annual CEO & Executive Leadership Conference is designed
challenged to examine how diverse talent is stymied at various
to bring senior leaders together for a chance to pause, reflect,
stages in organizations, megatrends affecting climate change,
and explore the trends and developments shaping our business
what’s expected of leaders today and how business can help
Michael Graydon, CEO
landscape. This year’s conference theme of “The New Usual”
heal the world.
Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada
was extremely fitting with a global pandemic changing everything around us. We know that our unique spirit of innovation and
We believe this comprehensive and diverse look at issues impacting
creativity can be found in everything we do and, while the pandemic
members and shaping our future gave members a unique
has been incredibly hard on all of us, it is this spirit that makes us
perspective on The New Usual. I hope you enjoyed our first virtual
shine our brightest in the most difficult moments.
event and that you had a chance to explore the virtual booths, meet new colleagues or reconnect with old friends.
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ATTENDEE FEEDBACK
VERY WELL DONE!’’ I thought you adapted well to a virtual event. Not easy to do but you have done a good job in finding a good alternate approach for online.’’
LISTEN AND LEARN, THE PLATFORM WORKED WELL.’’ I loved the quality of the speakers especially relevant given current events.’’
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
“SPEAKERS WERE VERY INSIGHTFUL AND OF STRONG CALIBER. I REALLY ENJOYED LISTENING TO THEM AND WALKED AWAY WITH A FEW INTERESTING IDEAS.” CONFERENCE ATTENDEE
“ WE HAVE TO BE CAREFUL TO NOT APPLY WHAT WE ARE FEELING NOW ABOUT COVID TO THE FUTURE.” BENJAMIN TAL DEPUTY CHIEF ECONOMIST, CIBC WORLD MARKETS
The #1 rated speaker at the CEO & Executive Leadership Conference 4 years in a row, Benjamin Tal returned to share his witty assessment on international trade, labour and market dynamics, where we are in the global economic cycle and where Canada is, in particular. Well known for his ability to translate economic forecast and analysis into easily understood information, Benjamin also offered insights into the pandemic with forward-looking examples of Japan and Australia at the end of their second waves, and how our government can best tailor supports for Canada’s second wave.
“IT’S NOT THE STRONGEST THAT ARE SURVIVING IN THE CRISIS, IT’S THE MOST THAT ARE ADAPTIVE TO CHANGE.” LITAL MAROM INNOVATION STRATEGIST AND VISIONARY
Proactive leadership is relevant to all leaders that operate in today’s high-velocity, digital era of constant disruptive change. COVID-19 was a big wake up call for most businesses. Lital Marom shared insights into how to lean on new platforms to scale your business, empower your customer and dominate markets.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
“WELL ORGANIZED, LOTS OF INFORMATION, GOOD EXHIBITOR ACCESS, EXCELLENT PRESENTATIONS.” CONFERENCE ATTENDEE
“IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND HOW RETAIL IS GOING TO CHANGE, WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND HOW OUR LIVES ARE GOING TO CHANGE.” DOUG STEPHENS RETAIL AND CONSUMER FUTURIST
With a tremendous amount of condensed change in a very short period of time, consumers have experienced a flight to online. Doug Stephens offered insights into trends in e-commerce, how COVID has impacted our retail experience and shopping preferences, the future of grocery retail and brands to look out for. The retail futurist cautioned us that if we lose sight of the broader changes that are taking place in the market, it could mean we get broadsided coming out of this crisis as badly as we were broadsided going into it.
“THE DAY WHEN THE UNITED STATES SET RULES ON ITS OWN FOR THE WHOLE PLANET, THAT DAY IS OVER.” DAVID FRUM HIGH PROFILE POLITICAL ANALYST, SENIOR EDITOR AT THE ATLANTIC AND NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR
Canadian-American political commentator and author of the 2018 New York Times bestseller, “TRUMPOCRACY: The Corruption of the American Republic”. David Frum brought us an expert perspective into the 2020 American election and what it could mean for Canada, our sector and global trade.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
“I THOUGHT YOU ADAPTED WELL TO A VIRTUAL EVENT. NOT EASY TO DO BUT YOU HAVE DONE A GOOD JOB IN FINDING A GOOD ALTERNATE APPROACH FOR ONLINE.” CONFERENCE ATTENDEE
“COMPANIES ARE GOING THROUGH A GUT CHECK ABOUT WHO THEY ARE, WHAT DO THEY BELIEVE, WHY DO THEY EXIST?”
“IF YOU KNOW THE SCREENING PROCESS IS UNFAIR, BUT YOU DO NOTHING TO CHANGE IT, HOW IS THAT ALLYSHIP?”
ANDREW WINSTON ECO-STRATEGIST, BEST SELLING AUTHOR
DR. HADIYA RODERIQUE JOURNALIST, LAWYER, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION ADVOCATE
As we continue to face the challenges of a global pandemic, we are also facing permanent changes affecting climate and the clean economy. While there’s been a challenge for sustainability forever, by the time we know for sure that climate or water or biodiversity are immediately pressing, it’s too late. Andrew Winston challenged us to understand how business is expected to take the lead and how it’s businesses’ responsibility to help heal the world.
Dr. Roderique’s research into racial bias examined how diverse talent is stymied at various phases within an organization. Race and racism are at the heart of many of the systemic and longstanding problems we have in the workplace, and conversations need to happen in a comprehensive and authentic way. We were challenged to embrace the uncomfortable, be an inclusive leader, identify biases and change systems in our organizations.
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ATTENDEE FEEDBACK
THE SPEAKERS WERE EXCELLENT. CONTENT WAS SPOT ON.’’ Benjamin Tal excellent every year. Fantastic insight on where the economy and the consumer is going.’’
IN AVIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT I THINK IT WAS GREAT. WELL-SPACED OUT AND GREAT SPEAKERS.’’
Well organized, lots of information, good exhibitor access, excellent presentations.’’
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