Manage HR Magazine: Awards Ranking
Manage HR proudly recognizes the HR Leader of the Year in Canada 2026 - trailblazing professionals who are transforming the future of human resources through innovation, strategic leadership, and a strong commitment to employee success. These influential leaders are driving impactful workforce initiatives by fostering inclusive workplace cultures, championing talent development, and implementing forward-looking HR strategies aligned with evolving business goals. Through their visionary approach and dedication to organizational excellence, they are shaping resilient, people-centric workplaces and setting new benchmarks for HR leadership across Canada.
HR Leader of the Year in Canada - 2026
Christine Verreault
VP, Bel
Christine Verreault is a seasoned human resources executive with more than 25 years of experience driving talent, culture and organizational growth across diverse industries. Before joining Bel as Vice President, Human Resources, she spent seven years with the Oil industry, where she built the HR function and supported 14 acquisitions in six years. At Bel, she helps shape people strategies within a global organization of more than 11,000 employees.
