Gary Foster

Gary Foster is an experienced executive in category management and shopper insights, currently serving as the Director of Category Management and Shopper Insights at Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc. since May 2023. Prior to this role, Gary held multiple leadership positions at Nestle from 2007 to April 2023, including Director of Analytics for the Centre of Marketing Excellence, where responsibilities included leading a team to utilize various data sources for business decision-making and analysis. Gary also served as Director of Category Capabilities, focusing on vendor advisory and collaboration with major retailers. Earlier career experiences include various roles at ConAgra Foods from 2000 to 2007, encompassing customer insights, sales, and marketing management. Gary holds an MBA from McMaster University and a BCom from the University of Toronto.