Dan Barata

Dan Barata serves as the Vice President of Operations at Shoppers Drug Mart since October 2025. Prior to this role, Dan accumulated extensive experience at Loblaw Companies Limited from January 1997 to October 2025, holding various positions including Western Canada Operations Senior Director - Market Franchise and multiple Store Manager roles. Earlier in Dan's career, employment at Save-On-Foods involved positions as General Clerk and Grocery Clerk, and teaching experience was gained at St. Patrick’s Regional Secondary School, focusing on English and Computer Science. Dan's career began at London Drugs as a Store Clerk. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Education from The University of British Columbia, a Bachelor of Arts in English and Geography from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Vancouver Community College.