Kathy Skelton is a cross-functional leader with a deep retail background in strategy, inventory planning, buying, category management, marketing, store operations, and visual merchandising. With a Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Queen's University, Skelton has built a career focused on operational improvement and relationship-building. She has held several leadership positions at Holt Renfrew, including Director of HR2 Strategic Initiatives and Acting Vice President of HR2, where she excelled in project management and strategic planning. Skelton's skillset in analytics and market research has also played key roles in her work as a Consultant and Case Team Leader at Bain & Company, as well as her roles as a Market Research Consultant and Product Development Manager at Candym Enterprises Ltd. Her experience includes a wide range of industries including brand management, retail, and marketing.