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Kathy Morissette shared thisWhat an incredible week hosting RLC alongside Heidi Manes and Andre Graham. The energy, passion, and drive across the room were truly inspiring. I’m excited about what’s ahead - with such an outstanding group of Store Managers, District Managers, and Regional Directors across the US & Canada cluster, we are well positioned to make this an exceptional year together! Angela Abreu Dina Papp Suzanne Angioletti Ricardo Alaniz Claudia Preza Falcone Laura Musal Beronika Soley Katelynne Katona
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Kathy Morissette shared this60 days in and I could not be prouder to be part of the Levi's family. From the people, to product, to presentation, to passion, this team has the right to win, and I am so excited to be part of this journey in Canada.Kathy Morissette shared thisOur Quick Qs series is a way to get to know our new and recently promoted leaders at Levi Strauss & Co. Meet Kathy Morissette, our new general manager for Canada, through these quick questions. Welcome, Kathy! 1️⃣ What did you do before joining LS&Co.? I began my career in product design before completing my MBA and transitioning into strategy consulting at Bain & Company. I eventually found my way to retail, where I could combine my creative and analytical strengths, working for Holt Renfrew and most recently Walmart, where I held roles leading e-commerce strategy and driving growth in the marketplace business. 2️⃣ What attracted you to LS&Co.? Levi’s® is an iconic heritage brand that my family and I have worn for years, which really speaks to how the brand has remained relevant across generations — an incredibly difficult and impressive feat. There are very few brands with that kind of universal recognition and affection; it’s rare to meet someone who doesn’t have a connection to Levi’s® in some way. Beyond that, this role is a unique opportunity to bring together the experiences I’ve built over my career and apply them in a way that can drive meaningful impact, helping the business navigate and fuel its next phase of growth. 3️⃣ Do you have a favorite personal story about LS&Co. or one of our products? I grew up in the ’90s grunge era, and I have fond memories hunting for the perfect pair of vintage Levi’s® with my two best friends. I must have owned a dozen pairs back then, and I wish I still owned them, even though there’s no chance they would still fit. 4️⃣ What is your favorite TV show? Survivor. I have only missed one season in 50 seasons. 5️⃣ Where was your favorite vacation? I’ve visited more than 45 countries, but my favorite trip was introducing our four kids to Europe with a trip to Portugal in 2022. 6️⃣ What’s one thing that no one would guess about you? I spent six months backpacking through Africa, living in a small canvas tent for 10 weeks and in a mud hut with no running water or electricity for an additional two months. 7️⃣ List five things that make you happy. • Spending quality time with my family and friends, especially at our cottage • Traveling • Sunshine • Good conversations • Board games 8️⃣ What did you want to be when you were little? An interior designer.
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Kathy Morissette shared thisCalling all originals! Another great opportunity to join the Levi’s Canada team. We’re hiring a Senior E-commerce and Omnichannel Analyst. https://lnkd.in/ekgiviAZ
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Kathy Morissette shared thisCome join our incredible team at Levi Strauss Canada! We’re looking for an Account Associate to drive wholesale analytics and replenishment insights.
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Kathy Morissette reposted thisKathy Morissette reposted thisI love a 501… they’re sexy, practical and can be worn for any occasion, so after a few weeks of sourcing vintage 501 jeans, Saturday night saw thirty of Harry Styles’ dancers taking to stage wearing our iconic fit while he performed his comeback single at The Brit Awards. What a mood. Taking inspiration from his new album – where Harry is also wearing vintage 501 jeans – I’m thrilled to have been a part of bringing this to life with Zoe G. and Adam Firsht. With thanks to Harry Lambert, Naomi Phillips and Ella Bacon in Harry’s styling team, to Zak Maoui for the headline of my dreams and Temar Biratu, Connie Shen and Matt Stone for their support and encouragement too.
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Kathy Morissette shared thisThrilled to share that I’ve started a new role as General Manager, Canada at Levi Strauss & Co.. What an incredible time to join — with so much brand heat and momentum across the business. Kicking things off at the Global Leadership Summit last week made it even more energizing. Excited for what’s ahead and to work alongside such a talented team.Kathy Morissette shared thisThe Levi’s® brand has launched “Behind Every Original,” a bold new global campaign celebrating the people who push culture forward — with one cheeky twist. Debuting during one of the biggest sporting moments of the year, the anthem film “Backstory” flips expectations by showcasing celebrity icons and everyday originals exclusively from the backside as they share the Levi’s® backstories that shaped who they are. “Backstory” is directed by Kim Gehrig and features James Brown’s “Get Up Offa That Thing” as the soundtrack to a dynamic cast of Originals, including Grammy-winning Doechii, global superstar Rosé, reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Questlove, Stefanie Giesinger and even Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story” character Woody. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gwEkaemF
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Kathy Morissette shared thisAfter eight truly rewarding years at Walmart, I am moving on and am so grateful for everything I have learned and for the lifelong friendships I have made along the way. I had the chance to be part of - and help lead - a significant period of Marketplace growth. What we accomplished was very much a team effort: scaling the Marketplace, building new capabilities, learning fast, and tackling challenges together. None of this would have been possible without such a talented and dedicated team, and I am so thankful to have been a part of it. One of the most meaningful and rewarding parts of this role for me was supporting people - seeing individuals grow, step into new roles, build confidence over time, and helping guide their development along the way. I am excited about what’s next for me, but I am also genuinely optimistic about where Marketplace is headed. There is more growth ahead, and I will be cheering the team on from the sidelines. Walmart Canada Walmart Marketplace Canada Andrew Go Dan Farmer Gauthier Dumoulin, B. Eng, MBA Courtney Morris Aditya (Adi) Kulkarni Austin Oude-Reimerink Robert Scida Aroldo Filizola Claire Kenny Siegel Allison Lee Lane Robertson Rob Thompson Ankit Sharma Joe Chiaramonte Chandra Prakash J. Janet Cameron
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Kathy Morissette reposted thisKathy Morissette reposted thisReady to shape the future of retail? Walmart is looking for a dynamic Growth Strategist to drive innovation, collaborate with senior leaders, and turn data into actionable strategies that fuel our Marketplace growth. If you have a passion for analytics, a knack for building business cases, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a real impact at the world’s largest retailer. Sound like you? Let’s connect! #WalmartCareers #NowHiring https://lnkd.in/ewTWSZ-b(CAN) Senior Analyst, Business Operations eCommerce(CAN) Senior Analyst, Business Operations eCommerce
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Kathy Morissette reposted thisKathy Morissette reposted this🚀 Excited to share that Walmart Marketplace Canada is proud to be a sponsor of Ecom North’s Toronto Summit - happening September 23-24 at Meridian Hall! Even more exciting - we’ll also be the official sponsor of the CPG Café ☕, a dedicated space for conversations with exciting Canadian consumer brands. Why this matters: ✨ Canada’s premier eCommerce event - bringing together 1,000+ brands, founders, and operators to talk growth, innovation, and real stories. 🤝 Connection is everything - from product innovation to fulfillment, customer experience to scaling operations. This summit is a chance to learn, share, and collaborate. 📈 The marketplace landscape is evolving fast - and by coming together, we can support Canadian sellers, strengthen trust, and raise the bar for eCommerce in Canada. If you’re attending #EcomNorth, come say hi 👋 - my team and I would love to hear about the challenges and opportunities you’re seeing in the market and to get you started on our Marketplace! Walmart Canada Walmart Marketplace Canada Andrew Go Kathy Morissette Aditya (Adi) Kulkarni Austin Oude-Reimerink Robert Scida Oleg Galenco Pranab Kelkar Nicole Luk Vinay Kumar AMARJEET SINGH Trishala Pradhan Tyler Jackson Ecom North by Rishiraj Sisodia #Ecommerce #Marketplace #WalmartCanada #CanadianSellers #BrandGrowth
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So many congratulations Hilary. Well deserved! Can’t wait to cheer you on in your new role!
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Kathy Morissette liked thisKathy Morissette liked thisThis summer, I wrapped up my role as CEO of Element Event Solutions. Leading Element has been an extraordinary experience and one of the great honours of my career. To my incredible team: thank you just isn’t enough! I reflect with deep gratitude on the relationships we’ve built, the challenges we’ve navigated, the wins we’ve celebrated and the way you show up for our clients and one another. Your immense talent, hard work, creativity and care inspired me daily. It's been a privilege to work alongside you. Your work brings people together and plays a vital role in our nation’s social fabric and the wellbeing of Canadians. What you do matters. I’m incredibly proud of all we built together: uniting nine legacy brands as Element, Canada’s leading event solutions platform, with one exceptional team supporting 35,000 events annually. A few milestones made possible by this team’s talent and dedication: • Acquiring and integrating nine leading brands across people, process and technology to launch Canada’s first national event solutions platform. • Building our team of 650 talented Canadians, from Vancouver to Halifax. • Launching Element’s largest-ever product investment, curated to shape the future of events. • Winning Canadian Special Events Awards alongside our wonderful clients. • Supporting some of Canada’s most celebrated events, including FIFA, the Invictus Games, G7 Summit, Tennis Canada’s National Bank Open and the Calgary Stampede. • Becoming GenWell's first National Sponsor, championing Canada’s social health movement. • Being named to Rental Management Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40. To our clients and partners, the makers of magic and extraordinary experiences, thank you for your trust, partnership and the opportunity to bring your visions to life. To our sponsors at McCain Capital, thank you for your strategic partnership, support and shared belief in what we could build together. It has been a true pleasure. Element will always hold a special place in my heart. I’ll be cheering you on with deep pride in all we’ve built together and tremendous confidence in the team carrying it forward. Thank you 🙏
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Kathy Morissette liked thisKathy Morissette liked thisLast week, I had the privilege of having a fireside chat with Vicky Skelton, Managing Director, EAP, as part of our global Seen & Heard event, a platform that began as a women's summit and has grown into something even more powerful: a global space for belonging, leadership, and meaningful cultural connection. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that belonging is something we've all experienced, both when it's present and when it's missing. We all want to feel seen, heard, valued, and connected. One of my biggest takeaways is that belonging is not just a cultural aspiration. It is created through everyday moments, through listening, curiosity, empathy, and taking the time to make others feel they matter. I'm incredibly grateful to Vicky for sharing her insights, and to the amazing team behind Seen & Heard for creating space for these conversations and giving me the opportunity to be part of it. After 16 years at Levi's, working with people across different countries, cultures, and teams, one thing I've learned is that our differences make us stronger, but it's our sense of belonging that brings out the best in all of us. Because when people feel like they truly belong, they don't just contribute, they thrive. ❤️ #BelongingPowersUs #SeenAndHeard #Leadership #Inclusion #Culture #Levis
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Kathy Morissette liked thisKathy Morissette liked this✨ What a week. ✨ Last week, we officially opened the doors to our newest Levi's® store at Ottawa Trainyards, and I have been reflecting on just how much passion, dedication, and teamwork it took to bring this vision to life. I am incredibly grateful to have been part of this journey and even more grateful for the people who made it possible. A special thank you to Heather Robertson Kwok and the entire Trainyards leadership team for their unwavering commitment, energy, and belief in what we were building. Your leadership, resilience, and willingness to go above and beyond created an incredible foundation for success. To Peter Kastanis, our MVM, thank you for being a constant source of support, guidance, and positivity throughout this process. The long days, problem solving, and countless moments of encouragement did not go unnoticed. Your partnership and dedication helped carry this project across the finish line. I also want to recognize and thank our Canadian Leadership Team, Real Estate & Construction teams, NSO team, and Marketing team. Bringing a new store to life takes a village, and your expertise, collaboration, and commitment were instrumental every step of the way. Our grand opening was truly something special. Seeing the community come together and celebrating alongside local artists whose creativity and artistry were showcased throughout the event was a reminder of the impact a store can have beyond its four walls. While I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together, I am even more excited about what comes next. This store represents new opportunities, new connections, and a new chapter for our team and our community. Thank you to everyone who helped make this opening such a success. I cannot wait to see what we achieve together. #Gratitude #Leadership #Teamwork #Retail #StoreOpening #Levis #Ottawa #NewStoreOpening Angela Abreu Claudia Preza Falcone Beronika Soley Katelynne Katona Kyle Smith Peter Kastanis Kelly Perl Angel Mendoza Krista Schultz Kathy Morissette Jasleen Batth
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Kathy Morissette liked thisKathy Morissette liked thisEveryone has returned home from the Walmart Marketplace Let's Grow Seller Summit in San Diego, but I'm still thinking about the conversations and connections made throughout the week. We spent a lot of time talking with sellers about what growth beyond the U.S. can look like and the opportunity we have across our international marketplaces. Most of all, proud of this team. They showed up, built relationships, and represented our markets incredibly well. Claire Kenny Siegel and I somehow missed the team photo while we were in one of many seller meetings, but this crew held it down! Now the fun part, turning those conversations into launches and growth. Timothy J. Druzbik 陆天慕 Allison Lee Nathan Nam N Jay Hammon Colleen Mc Govern Henry Batt Giovanni Sanchez De Leon Javier Cano Aroldo Filizola Courtney Morris Gauthier Dumoulin Aditya (Adi) Kulkarni #WalmartSellers #WalmartMarketplace #WalmartCanada
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Kathy Morissette liked thisKathy Morissette liked thisJust back from an incredible few days at the Walmart U.S. Seller Summit in San Diego! It was a jam-packed event, but what stood out most was the quality of the connections and conversations. I had the opportunity to connect with sellers looking to expand their business to Walmart Marketplace Canada, meet with sellers already live in Canada to talk about how we can accelerate their growth, and spend time with solution providers on how we can work together to enable sellers’ global growth. One of my favourite things about Walmart is the opportunity to work as a truly global team. It was great to continue building relationships with our U.S., China, Mexico and Chile Marketplace teams - sharing wins, challenges, learnings and ideas that can help all of our markets grow stronger together. 🌎 I came back energized by the conversations, the opportunities ahead, and the continued momentum we’re building for Marketplace in Canada. A huge thank you to everyone who connected with us in San Diego! Looking forward to turning those conversations into action! 🚀 #WalmartMarketplace #WalmartCanada #Ecommerce #Marketplace #SellerGrowth #GlobalCommerce #SellerSummit #LetsGrow Walmart Canada Walmart Marketplace Walmart Marketplace Canada Gauthier Dumoulin Jenny Hu Aditya (Adi) Kulkarni Lane Robertson Allison Lee Aroldo Filizola Claire Kenny Siegel Felipe Nicoletti Joaquin Risco Sanchez Iliana Vetrano Mariana Rangel Emma Zhu Juan Carlos Gurdian Michelle Mi Mohit Puthuraya
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Kathy Morissette liked thisKathy Morissette liked thisI am excited to share that I've joined ALO as Senior Manager, Global Retail Technology Enablement. After 4.5 years, I am hanging up my denim and closing out a rewarding chapter at Levi Strauss & Co. Grateful for the accomplishments, the growth, and the people that played a part along the way. I am looking forward to help shape the retail technology and operating model that will accelerate the next phase of ALO’s global growth, under the leadership of Danny Mohl and Eric Pelfrey! 🚀
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Kathy Morissette liked thisKathy Morissette liked this🎉 1 year at Levi Strauss & Co. 🎉 I joined Levi's a year ago to work for an iconic global brand and help grow the business in my hometown of BC. Since then, we've expanded our fleet, strengthened our management team, and increased our brand impact across the province. Building teams has always been my passion, and seeing our leaders and stores grow has been the highlight of this journey. When I accepted this opportunity, I made a commitment to myself: bet on yourself, keep growing, and outperform the leader you were the year before. A year later, I feel both humbled and proud of what we’ve accomplished. None of it happens alone. I'm grateful to the leaders who believed in me, the partners who've supported me, and the incredible team that makes the work FUN every single day. Here's to Year 1. Onward. 🚀👖💙 #Levis #Leadership #Retail #Teamwork #Growth #BritishColumbia Angela Abreu Kathy Morissette Laura Musal Kyle Smith Beronika Soley Claudia Preza Falcone Kelly Perl Angieruff Sadiua Chun Sang (Stephen) Yu Nicole Baldwin Terri-Jo Martin Nikhil Bhagria Lucy-Anne Ready Mark Kurokawa Harman Dhillon Mehak Deol Stacy Calderone Sam Ruberto, CHRP
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Kathy Morissette liked thisKathy Morissette liked thisToday, our daughter Nora starts kindergarten. Beyond the emotions, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I hope she gets out of school. It’s also made me think about what my dad wanted for me. Growing up, school had a pretty clear scoreboard in our house: Grades. Results. Achievement. Work hard. Do well. Get ahead. He wanted the very best for us. I’m enormously grateful for that. But now, a generation later, I realize I’m hoping for something a little different for Nora. Of course I want her to learn. And I also hope she stays curious. That she raises her hand when she doesn’t know. That she fails at things and tries again. That she discovers what she loves, not just what she’s good at. Much of my professional work at Egon Zehnder today is about helping senior leaders develop at the other end of the journey. It has taught me something too: Not everything that matters can be measured. Curiosity. Engaging with others. Connecting dots creatively in new ways. Finding joy. Asking why. Saying “I don’t know.” Trying again (and again). All of that matters too. Maybe that’s the strange thing about development. We spend years teaching children how to become adults, and then years helping senior leaders rediscover some of what they had as children. Nora, learn everything you can. And hold on fiercely to those things too. Have the best first day. ❤️
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Kathy Morissette liked thisKathy Morissette liked thisToday, Gap Inc. shared its second-quarter results, and we announced that in the upcoming weeks I'll be transitioning from my role as President & CEO of Old Navy into an advisory role. Leading Old Navy has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. I'm deeply grateful to the incredible teams - across the field, our DCs, and HQ - who bring so much commitment, creativity, and care to our customers every day. Our second-quarter performance also makes clear that there is more work to do. The team is focused, taking action, and moving quickly, sharpening our priorities and building on what's working. We're continuing our efforts to strengthen key areas of the business - including Active and Knitwear, making Old Navy a true denim destination, and expanding Old Navy Beauty Co. nationwide. We're also leaning into important customer moments, from back-to-school to our exciting new partnership with Fanatics - and with the Holiday season ahead, there is a lot to be excited about. As I look toward this transition, I do so with enormous confidence in the team and the opportunity ahead for Old Navy. I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together in the last four years and grateful for the people who made this chapter so meaningful. Keep bringing the Old Navy magic, leading with heart, and keeping the customer at the center. I look forward to supporting the team through this next chapter.
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