NEW Canada mixer brings opportunity to network

By Nancy Kwon

Published in Canadian Grocer

June 19, 2012

On Monday, the Network of Executive Women Canada (NEW) organized a summer mixer at Mondello Ristorante in Mississauga, Ont., which brought out a strong contingent of the retail and consumer goods products professionals.

Amid the relaxed atmosphere, the some 70 female industry executives shared experiences and got to know one another better.

More than a year after its formation, the organization’s mission is anchored around three pillars: dialogue, inclusion and a catalyst for development.

NEW isn’t entirely, however. It was launched in the U.S. a decade ago, where it now has 15 chapters and 3,000 members. The Canadian office is the first outside of America.

A fall event is in the works.

Julie Ihamaki, Canadian Grocer; Dana Childerhouse, Nielsen; Vanessa Peters, Canadian Grocer





Kara Parkinson, Nestle; Debi Bowins, Moore Packaging

The NEW mixer gathered professionals from both CPG and retailer businesses

Dorina Vendramin, Kraft; Alannah Virtanen, Nielsen

Clara Shevalier and Sara Clarkson, Store Support

Janet Mangat, Pivotal Solutions; Ming Yapp, Walmart

Amy Umrysh, Sarah O'Regan of SC Johnson

Nicki Balfour, GlaxoSmithKline; Paula Brar, Walmart;Jennifer Mitrovich, Kimberly-Clark