Lara Skripitsky exits Golden Arches, joins Empire Company as Chief Tech and Transformation Officer

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    "excerpt": "Canadian retailer Empire Company has appointed Lara Skripitsky as Chief Technology and Transformation Officer. She joins from McDonald's where she spent the past 11 years, holding various roles during that time, including Vice President, Chief Technology & Operations Support Officer. She spent most of that time in Canada, but for the last three years has been based in Switzerland. In a LinkedIn post, she said: \"After 11 unforgettable years, I’ve said goodbye to McDonald’s and the Golden Arches. Empire is one of Canada’s largest food retailers, home to a family of banners that includes Sobeys, Safeway, Farm Boy, Longo’s, IGA, FreshCo and Foodland.\" \"I leave McDonald’s with enormous gratitude. I worked with exceptional people, took on challenges that shaped me as a leader, and built friendships that will last well beyond my time there. Closing out that journey in Switzerland, living and working abroad with my family, was a privilege and a fitting way to finish.\" She added: \"What drew me to Empire is the ambition. Deep Canadian roots, strong momentum, and a mandate to lead technology and transformation at real scale, shaping how they serve their stores, teammates and customers. I’m looking forward to working with Pierre St-Laurent (President and CEO) and the Empire team, and to learning from and alongside a talented group of leaders. This move also brings our family home to...",
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