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Mar 2022
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171 Michael Medline - Leading Transforma...

Raymond A. Mason School of Business
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in 2017, when William & Mary graduate Michael Medline became CEO of Empire, he knew the organization was in need of major change. he'd been successful at PepsiCo Canada and as CEO of Canadian Tire but turning around Canada's second largest grocery retailer, would be a significant challenge. Fast forward to 2022. Medline has executed one of the most effective turnarounds in Canadian retail. Empire and its key brands——Sobey's, Safeway, IGA, and others---is stronger than ever. and people have noticed. Medline was named CEO of the year by the Globe & Mail. he was also named Canada's most admired CEO. He joins us to talk about leadership, company culture and transformational change.

Learn how the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William and Mary can help you and your organization develop your top talent through customized executive education and professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listening.

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