Vanessa White

Vanessa White, MBA, has a extensive career in the field of human resources and people management. Vanessa currently serves as the VP of People & Culture at Shannex Incorporated. Prior to their current position, Vanessa held the role of Chief Human Resources Officer at Maple Lodge Farms for six years. Vanessa also worked at Canadian Tire as the VP of HR Solutions for one year. Vanessa has a strong background in senior leadership positions, having served as the Senior Vice-President of Human Resources at Sodexo Canada from 2012 to 2015. Vanessa also held the position of Senior Industrial Relations Consultant at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Manager of Labour Relations at Coca-Cola Bottling Company (Canada). Throughout their career, Vanessa has gained experience in various roles within human resources, including labour relations specialist and human resources generalist/manager. Vanessa began their career as a Human Resources Administrator at Maple Leaf Foods (Poultry). Vanessa's expertise in people management and their extensive experience in the field make their a valuable asset in any organization.

Vanessa White, MBA, received their Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management (BTHM) from Mount Saint Vincent University, where they studied from 1990 to 1994. Vanessa pursued further education by attending the University of Guelph from 2021 to 2023, earning an MBA with a specialization in Agribusiness. In addition to their formal degrees, Vanessa has also obtained a certification in Facilities Management Professional (FMP) from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.