Ilana Santone

Ilana (Sernick) Santone is a seasoned executive in the retail sector, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Digital & Connected Retail at Canadian Tire Corporation since May 2017, with prior roles including Senior Vice President of Connected Retail and Vice President of Digital & Ecommerce. Santone's extensive experience includes key positions at The Home Depot Canada as Director of Strategy and Installation Services and at Target Canada as DMM (Merch VP) for Home & Hardlines and Director of Merchandise Planning. Additionally, Santone has held significant roles at The Body Shop Canada and Canadian Tire, where responsibilities ranged from Vice President Commercial to Associate Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Strategy. Early in the career, Santone was involved in educational roles, working as a High School Teacher at Fenelon Falls Secondary School. Educational credentials include an MBA in Marketing and Organizational Behaviour from Schulich School of Business - York University, as well as a Bachelor of Education from Western University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Queen's University.