Speaker

Ron was named president & CEO of CFIG in 2024 and has been a proven organizational leader. Ron processes a strong legacy of building partnerships and leveraging resources to accomplish ambitious objectives. He has held progressively responsible positions during his 32-year career at Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL). Most recently, Ron was the Associate Vice President of Food at FCL, which had him leading all aspects of both Co-op’s Food and Independent Businesses, as well as the Pharmacy, Liquor and Convenience Business units. Ron was previously a Board Member of Ecobain Naturals and Mother Labs and served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) from 2013-2022. His time on the CFIG board included 2 years as Chairperson (2019-2021). Ron was inducted into the Grocery Business Hall of Frame in 2024.