Lyz Ayres is a highly experienced retail professional with a background in buying and planning. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills managing corporate strategic projects, and specializes in inventory planning and management as well as merchandising. With an executive management program under her belt from York University's Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Toronto, Lyz has held several high-profile positions including Vice President Merchandising and Divisional Vice President, Planning at Hudson's Bay Company. She has also served as Divisional Vice-President Inventory Planning & Allocation and Associate Vice President, Program Management at Sears Canada. Her skills and expertise have enabled her to successfully lead teams, manage complex projects, and drive innovation in the retail industry.