Debbie Lai is a seasoned professional in the retail industry, having held several senior positions at Rexall, Loblaws & Shoppers Drug Mart in Category Management, Post-Merger Synergy Strategy, Planning & Implementation, Pharmacy Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Beauty & Personal Marketing. Currently, she is responsible for driving Rexall's corporate development activities, strategy formulation and execution, as well as overseeing corporate project management and strategic initiatives.

Debbie honed her leadership, strategy, and operational assessment/implementation skills while working at Deloitte Consulting, where she led medium to large-scale engagements in a fast-paced environment. She is highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, critical issue solution development, and building organizational buy-in throughout the process. Debbie has expertise in strategic planning, project management, change management, systems planning and implementation, and organizational assessments.

Debbie holds a B.Sc.(Pharm) from The University of British Columbia, a Hospital Pharmacy Residency - St. Paul’s Hospital from The University of British Columbia, and an MBA from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. She has served in various capacities, including Vice President - Corporate Strategy, Business Development & Project Management Office at Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd., Vice President, Category Management at Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd., Senior Director, Strategy - Healthcare & Pharmacy at Shoppers Drug Mart, Director, Post-Merger Synergy Strategy, Planning & Implementation at Loblaw Companies Limited, and Director, Beauty & Personal Care Marketing at Shoppers Drug Mart. Additionally, she has also held various other key positions at Shoppers Drug Mart and Deloitte Consulting.

Overall, Debbie Lai's expertise, experience, and leadership skills make her an invaluable asset in the retail industry. Her professional background and education make her a highly sought-after consultant and leader in the industry, and her contributions to the field have been noteworthy.