Biography
Christine enjoyed a 17-year career with Holt Renfrew, where she most recently served as Divisional Vice President of the company’s Accessories Divisions, which included Jewellery, Soft Accessories, Women’s Footwear and Handbags. Christine’s success is mainly due to the depth of her relationships with luxury designers and her ability to curate a collection of highly appealing products that are marketable to Canada’s luxury consumers.
Christine also served as a Board Member at Town Shoes & The Shoe Company from 2012 to 2014. Christine helped transition the family-owned business to a corporate structure managed by a Private Equity Firm.
In 2013, Christine launched The September, a Canadian e-commerce business retailing women’s designer shoes. The business enjoyed sustained year-over-year sales increases, a loyal customer base, an extraordinary amount of press coverage, a nomination by the Board of Trade for Entrepreneur of the Year, and, having established an exemplary service ethic, continued praise from customers. Christine is currently teaching part-time at George Brown in the Fashion Management Program.
Academic Credentials
- Honours Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Western Ontario, 1993
- Diploma, Fashion Merchandising Management, International Academy of Design, 1995
Areas of Specialization
- Fashion Retail
- Retail Operations
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic Business Planning
- Team Building & Leadership
- Product Category Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Profit & Loss Management
Career Highlights
- Guest Speaker, Lean In Canada
- 2012-2014 Board Member, Town Shoes
Other Activities
- Mentor for Small Business Start-Ups
Awards
- Consistently Awarded Holt Renfrew’s “Profit Champion”
