Purdys Chocolatier
Kriston Dean is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and marketing, currently serving as a Member of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle since September 2023. With a tenure at Purdys Chocolatier beginning in June 2007, Kriston has held several leadership positions, including Vice President of Sales & Marketing, where responsibilities included overseeing brand and customer experiences, managing profit and loss across various sales channels, and driving revenue growth. Previously, Kriston served as Vice President of Merchandising & Marketing, focusing on brand awareness and financial goals, and as Director of Merchandising & Marketing at Scout Communications. Additional experience includes roles as Account Manager at Calgary Stampede and Merchandise Manager & Marketing Director at Lammle's Western Wear, where Kriston contributed to executive decision-making and various buying categories.
Purdys Chocolatier
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At Purdys Chocolatier we are passionate about transporting you to an extraordinary, personal chocolate experience. Our inspired chocolatiers support farmers and growers locally and around the world. We source the very best ingredients to create the perfect chocolate moment. Purdys’ chocolates are made fresh daily in our Vancouver chocolate factory kitchen. Essentials such as ginger from Australia, cashews form India, salt from the Himalayas, chocolate from Belgium, cocoa from Ecuador and Peru, and dairy products from local farms hint at the expansive ingredient list. At Purdys we have been crafting extraordinary chocolate experiences for Canadians for over 105 years. With original recipes like our mascarpone cheese Tiramisu Truffle, you will always find new creations alongside your favourites to tempt and inspire you. Everyone has a favourite. Every chocolate has a story.