Christine Hand Recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women
 Christine Hand, the Chair of the Board for Home Hardware Stores Limited, was honoured on November 26th by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) at their Top 100 Summit and Gala as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. The Top 100 Awards celebrates the professional achievements of strong female leaders across the country in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. WXN Founder Pamela Jeffery started Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards in 2003 to shine a spotlight on the incredible accomplishments of professional women across Canada in a way that would both recognize talented leaders and inspire others - the next generation, their peers and themselves - to push the boundaries of what’s possible even further. Since its inception, WXN has celebrated the accomplishments of 800 women through the Awards, putting Christine in the illustrious company of Canada’s most influential and revolutionary women in business. QUOTES  "We are so proud of the accomplishments of Christine Hand, who has played such a vital role in building Home Hardware and helping us become, and remain, Canada's largest independent home improvement retailer. This recognition from WXN speaks to Christine’s passion and dedication to Home and to the strength of this company’s leadership." - Terry Davis, CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited "I am truly honoured to receive this award from The Women’s Executive Network. To be recognized and stand among these other recipients, both past and present, is a privilege. Home Hardware is a remarkable company that encourages and supports the ideals and values of the Top 100 Awards; and will continue to be a place in which women are given all the resources and opportunities to meet their potential." - Christine Hand, Chair of the Board, Home Hardware Stores Limited Alongside her fellow honourees and in recognition of her contributions, Christine received a unique pin and framed certificate. She joins past inductees including Lisa LaFlamme, Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor of CTV News; Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board, RBC; and Lisa Lisson, President FedEx Express Canada. About Home Hardware Stores Limited Home Hardware Stores Limited is a Canadian dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture cooperative with close to 1,100 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners with annual retail sales of nearly $5.7 billion. Founded in 1964 in rural St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Through the Home Hardware network, dealer-owners have access to 100,000 quality, brand name and private label products, a state-of-the-art distribution system and extensive marketing and training programs. Offering a mix of tradition and innovation, Home Hardware Stores Limited has received designation as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Best Managed Companies and is committed to providing local communities with superior service and expert advice. More information about the company is available at homehardware.ca. |
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