Joanne Lee

A seasoned business executive with strong Operations, Logistics, and Procurement expertise, underpinned by extensive financial and M&A experience. She has held key roles in the Healthcare, Consumer Packaging, Polymer, and Chemical sectors. As a proven organizational change leader, Ms. Lee has led teams through challenging turnarounds as well as significant business enhancements that have led to increased profitability. Ms. Lee joined Premier Candle Corporation (PCC) in 2009 as General Manager leading the corporation’s largest division. Today, as the company’s CEO, Ms. Lee oversees all company functions and divisions, providing both operational and strategic leadership. Her guidance has led to sustained top and bottom-line growth and has positioned PCC as a North American industry leader known for its quality and progressive capabilities. Prior to joining Premier Candle Corporation, Joanne spent several years with Bayer Inc, where she progressed through roles of increasing responsibility including VP, Head of Controlling, VP Business Partnering & Operations, VP Corporate Controlling, Business Planning & Analysis. Ms. Lee has demonstrated the ability to achieve results, resolve complex issues, seek and develop business opportunities. Ms. Lee also held an excellent track record for leading numerous M&A projects. Ms. Lee is recognized as a creative and outstanding leader in organizational development. She has been recognized with many leadership awards and has been twice nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award. Ms. Lee graduated from the University of Ryerson and majored in Finance and Accounting.