Top 10 People & Culture Leaders in Canada - 2026

Suzanne Desrosiers, Vice President of People and Culture at NB Power, brings decades of HR experience to executive decision-making. Through relationship-building, data-driven judgment and a commitment to employee development, she helps shape organizational culture and prepare the workforce for change.

Nicole Stuart is a human resources executive with more than 25 years of experience in culture development, change leadership, talent management and employee wellbeing. As senior vice president of people and culture at Jamieson Wellness, she oversees talent development, recruitment, workplace culture initiatives and HR operations. Her approach emphasizes inclusive leadership, employee development and continuous improvement, aligning people strategies with organizational goals and business performance.

Amy Bentley-Richard is a human resources leader with more than 20 years of generalist experience and over a decade in senior leadership roles. Her background spans workforce planning, employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development and organizational change. She brings a strategic, operations-focused approach to people management, aligning workforce initiatives with business growth while helping leaders build effective teams and navigate organizational change.      

Kim Carlson is a business leader with experience in finance, equipment operations, rental and retail, customer experience and people leadership. Her cross-functional background gives her a broad understanding of business operations and the role of people and organizational culture in supporting performance.

Colan Kee is a human resources executive with more than 20 years of experience in the North American energy sector. His expertise includes human capital strategy, culture transformation, executive compensation, organizational design, succession planning and leadership development. He focuses on aligning people strategies with business objectives, building high-performing teams and guiding organizations through change. His approach centers on developing workplace cultures that strengthen employee performance and support business growth. 

Shannon Earle is a human resources executive with more than 25 years of experience supporting organizations across retail, insurance, agriculture, manufacturing and other industries. Her background includes leading people strategies for multisite operations across Canada, the United States and international markets. She focuses on building effective teams, developing strong business partnerships and aligning human resources initiatives with organizational goals. 

Bianca Williamson is a human resources executive with 25 years of experience helping organizations build effective teams and strengthen workplace culture. Her background includes guiding organizations through periods of growth, restructuring, acquisitions and change. She specializes in talent attraction and development, leadership coaching, succession planning, employee engagement and organizational design. 

Jennifer Anquetil is a human resources professional with experience in people strategy, employee engagement and organizational development. She emphasizes building strong teams, fostering collaboration and creating positive employee experiences. Her work centers on strengthening workplace culture and aligning people initiatives with organizational goals.