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Karen Proud to be first president and adjudicator, Grocery Code of Conduct

Karen Proud
Karen Proud

 

The Board of Directors of the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC) has appointed Karen Proud as the organization’s first president and adjudicator. She brings extensive leadership experience in the retail and manufacturing sectors, along with deep expertise in regulatory compliance and stakeholder collaboration. She will officially assume the role on March 17, 2025. 

 

Michael Graydon, chair of the Board, commented, “Karen’s exceptional ability to foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders makes her uniquely suited to lead the implementation of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct. Her leadership will be critical to ensuring the Code delivers fairness, transparency, and accountability across Canada’s grocery supply chain.”

 

The office is funded by the Government of Canada with a budget of $1.2M. She will oversee the implementation of the voluntary Grocery Sector Code of Conduct. Her responsibilities include fostering compliance, providing guidance on the Code’s interpretation, resolving disputes, monitoring practices, and reporting on progress annually. Through her role, she will promote collaborative and ethical business practices, ensuring the Code evolves alongside industry needs.

 

The Grocery Sector Code of Conduct represents a significant step forward in fostering predictability and fair dealing across the industry. The OGSCC is committed to having the Code fully operational by June 2025, strengthening Canada’s food and grocery systems for the benefit of all Canadians.

 

Ms. Proud previously served as president and CEO of Fertilizer Canada, where she led initiatives to support sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen relationships with industry and government partners. She also held executive roles at Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada and the Retail Council of Canada, where she championed initiatives to support small and medium-sized businesses, enhance supply chain efficiency and improve policy advocacy on behalf of the industry.

 

Source:  Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct January 9, 2025 news release

 

 

 

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Submitted by Karen Davidson on 9 January 2025