Biography

Carmen Fortino has served as a member of the Board since January 2026. Mr. Fortino brings over five decades of Canadian retail experience, predominantly in the food retail sector. He is currently Executive Vice President, National Supply Chain and Procurement at Metro Inc., overseeing strategic sourcing and distribution for one of Canada’s leading food retailers, and has served in this role since 2022. From 2014 to 2022, Mr. Fortino served as Executive Vice President, Ontario Division Head at Metro. Prior to joining Metro, Mr. Fortino held several leadership positions in the health and wellness space, including as President, North America Operations at Atrium Innovations from 2011 to 2013 and as Chief Executive Officer of Seroyal International from 2007 to 2011. He also served as Executive Vice President, Ontario Region at Loblaw Companies Ltd. from 2003 to 2007. Mr. Fortino currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors of GS1 Canada, a position he has held since 2023. He previously served as a director of Delivra Inc. from 2015 to 2019, as a member of the Board of Governors of Mohawk College from 2008 to 2012 and as a director of GNC Holdings, LLC from 2007 to 2011.