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Marc Macdonald is currently working as a freelance executive advisor, developing C-suite members and leading organizational change projects on a contractual basis. Marc’s expertise in this field stem from his over two decades experience in the human resources field. In his most recent role as Senior Vice President and CHRO at Lowe’s, Mr. Macdonald lead the integration of RONA Inc.

Mr. Macdonald has extensive talent management, labour relations and organizational development experience. Prior to joining Lowe’s Canada, he was Chief Human Resources Officer at Montreal headquartered DAVIDsTEA from July 2014 to January 2017. He had previously served as Vice-President, Human Resources for Keurig Green Mountain (2011-2014) for its Canadian, United Kingdom and Asia-Pacific business units and was co-based in their Burlington, VT, Boston, MA and Montreal, QC offices. Earlier in his career, he relocated to Toronto, ON as Director, Human Resources for The Home Depot Canada (2008-2011). From 1998 to 2008, he held positions with increasing responsibilities at Resolute Forest Products (TSX: RFP), including that of Senior Director, Human Resources for its paper manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas and across Canada.

Mr. Macdonald is fluently bilingual (English and French) holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï (1993-94) and a Masters in Human Resources Management from HEC Montreal. He is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and a LeanSixSigma Green Belt.

Active father of two teenage children, Mr. Macdonald is a citizen of both Canada and France. He sits on the Human Resources committee of speciality food retailer Chocolats Favoris’ board of directors. He is also an active volunteer, most recently as a member of the board of directors of St. George’s School of Montreal.