Baycrest

Elisa Swern is that National Consumer Markets leader and a Partner at PwC Canada. She has over 25 years of experience, specializing in business consulting for retail and consumer markets companies. Her expertise extends to strategy, supply chain, and IT, where she has served as a trusted advisor to Canadian retail and consumer markets companies. Her passion lies in helping her clients solve their most important business challenges as well as fostering growth and development with her teams. Elisa helps to guide teams to create a business vision, formulate effective strategies, and deliver impactful results. Her communication skills and collaborative management style have established her as a multi-faceted leader and a strong communicator. Prior to her tenure at PwC, Elisa held executive roles at Loblaw Companies, leading transformative initiatives in supply chain, strategy, analytics, promotions and pricing. Her work has consistently focused on fostering innovation and driving business results. Elisa's approach to leadership is characterized by a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability. In addition to her professional achievements, Elisa has been actively engaged in community service, as a director on the Baycrest Foundation Board and with United Way. She holds a master’s degree from Carleton University and an honours BA from York University. Additionally, she has completed an Executive Education program at Harvard Business School. Outside of work, she loves travelling and spending time with her husband and 2 children.