Dana Dignard

Dana Dignard, MBA, is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in strategy, marketing, and communications. Currently serving as Vice President of ESG, Marketing, Communications, and Education at GS1 Canada since February 2015, Dana has held several key leadership roles within the organization, including Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. Previously, Dana contributed to Volunteer Toronto as Chair of the Board of Directors and played multiple roles at Free The Children, notably as Head of Global Creative and Communications. Dana began a career in program management and crisis intervention, holding positions at the Canadian International Development Agency and Women's Place. Educational qualifications include an Executive Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Rights and English from Carleton University.