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As Senior Vice President, Retail and Chief Human Resources Officer for Best Buy Canada, Kamy Scarlett is accountable for sales and profits in over 180 stores across Canada, in addition to enacting the human resources and talent management strategies for the company.

Kamy began her career in retail over 30 years ago, starting with a role at the Hudson’s Bay Company. She has harnessed invaluable experience in both line and support functions, for iconic Canadian retailers such as Dylex, Hudson’s Bay, Loblaws, Grafton Fraser and now Best Buy Canada.

Often referred to as a ‘unicorn’ for her uniquely defined experiences in retail, Kamy’s background has included such roles as VP of Retail at the Bay, and SVP of Marketing for Hudson’s Bay Company and its four banners, as well as serving as the SVP of Talent Management at Loblaw. In her role at Best Buy Canada, Kamy brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong leadership mentality, and an acute skillset to lead her teams.

Known for her passion for people and ability to lead cultural transformation, Kamy believes the qualities that lead to successful change are the same qualities that make a strong leader. Enacting the willingness to change requires a culture that’s based on faith in leadership and firmly rooted in open strategy and transparent communication. Kamy helps to embody this message of trust and relay it to her teams, remaining firm on the idea that people only fear change when they don't understand or trust the intention behind it.

Brian joined Katz Group Canada in 2003 and has held his current position of Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Relations since 2006. He is responsible for Human Resources, Organizational Development and Training, Recruitment and Retention, Communications within the company. As President and Chair of the Rexall Foundation, Brian leads a team of passionate people dedicated to helping build strong and vibrant communities by supporting numerous charitable organizations. Prior to joining Katz Group Canada, Brian held several senior positions at TD Canada Trust in Information Technology, Operations and Development and was also the Vice President, Human Resources, at Money Foods North America

Dr. David S. Weiss, ICD.D, CHRE is the author of six bestselling business books including “Innovative Intelligence” and “Leadership Driven HR.” David is the President & CEO of Weiss International Ltd. a Toronto-based firm specializing in innovation, leadership and HR strategic consulting. Previously, David was an affiliate professor at the Rotman School of Management and Chief Innovation Officer in a multi-national consulting firm. He has been honored by many organizations globally including by the Asia Pacific HR Congress with the “HR Leadership Award,” by HR Israel “HR Distinction Award,” by HRPA with the lifetime designation as “Fellow” member, and by the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario with the “Distinguished Lecturer” certificate. David has delivered over two hundred conference presentations and has written over fifty journal and trade articles. David has conducted executive sessions in Canada, USA, China, Russia, Israel, Uganda, South Africa, Malaysia, Chile, Hungary, Paris and England on his innovative ideas and its practical applications. For more information see www.weissinternational.ca.