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As Director of Technology at Walmart Canada, Sabrina leads the Enterprise Technology team . Her team oversees applications and systems supporting various domains like Finance, Merchandising, HR, legal, Compliance, and Real Estate, improving productivity and speed. Joining Walmart as a Senior Product Manager Sabrina led Store technology, Health & Wellness product teams prior to her current role. Sabrina has been in Product management and technology space for over 14 years working in Telecommunication and retail primarily. She started her tech journey launching mobile commerce solutions for growing economies, leveraging technology to meet market needs. Her motto, “Your comfort zone is your opportunity to push for change” reflects her commitment to technological innovation and her drive to challenge norms. Additionally, as Vice-Chair for Women of Walmart ARG (Associate Resource Group), she advocates for inclusion, growth and learning of Women in Walmart.

Aarthi is the Vice President of Product Marketing at Plastic Bank, a globally recognized social fintech company that addresses poverty and plastic pollution. Plastic Bank empowers communities by enabling them to collect and exchange plastic for money, social benefits, and more. Today, the organization supports over 550 collection communities with over 40,000 members across the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, and Cameroon.

Aarthi joined Plastic Bank in 2021 and currently leads product marketing, helping businesses of all sizes reduce their environmental footprint, promote a circular economy, and support communities. Before joining Plastic Bank, Aarthi spent over a decade in consumer goods, managing world-class brands at Henkel, Diageo, and Kraft Heinz. She brings extensive experience in strategic planning, sustainability, brand management, product innovation, and commercial leadership.

Passionate about sustainability and diversity in her personal and professional life, Aarthi leverages her skills and experience to positively impact people and the planet. She lives in Mississauga, Ontario, is a proud girl mom & loves the outdoors.

Dave McManus brings over 25 years of experience in connecting consumers with brands through expertise in brand development, merchandising, and marketing. He has a proven track record of leveraging these disciplines to create personalized experiences that resonate with audiences and drive business success. Dave is passionate about the power of personalization in forging meaningful consumer-brand relationships and is excited to share insights on this transformative topic.

With more than 20 year of retail experience, spanning senior leadership roles in operations, product, merchandising, public relations, strategy, eCommerce and more, it has been an incredible career and journey spreading love for Canada’s biggest brands. In his new adventure, Wes is getting comfortable – VERY comfortable – helping customers furnish a better life for themselves leading the brands and marketing at Leon’s Furniture Limited.

As a partner and Creative Director at Public Office, a Creative Marketing Consultancy, Caila Stangl is a dynamic leader who seamlessly balances art and commerce, bringing intuitive style and business acumen to every project. With a profound understanding of cultural trends, social movements, technology and global perspectives, she ensures that the work resonates, remains relevant and drives results. By anticipating future market needs and creative possibilities, Caila guides clients toward forward-thinking solutions that set them apart from competitors and drive long-term success.

Caila is a bold risk-taker who, with her partners, reestablished Public Office pushing brands into new territories and developing distinct points of view to brand communications. Leading engagements with prominent clients like Starbucks Canada, Sonos, RW&CO, Casper Canada, and AFC Toronto, she exemplifies her ability to blend strategy with creative insight, crafting award-winning work that stands out in the market and delivers results.