Leadership Transition at Calgary Co-op

Calgary Co-op is undergoing a leadership transition following a period of growth, acquiring CarePharmacies, Community Natural Foods and Willow Park Wines & Spirits.
The Board of Directors thanked departing CEO Ken Keelor for his dedication and commitment. Ken successfully led the organization the past 10 years through these major acquisitions, while also negotiating new supplier partners for both grocery and fuel.
Effective immediately, Lisa Swartzman has been appointed interim CEO for Calgary Co-op while the board begins the search for a permanent CEO. Lisa is a seasoned senior executive with significant finance experience and a background in consumer products, retail, industrial products, healthcare and manufacturing.
Lisa has the skills required to maintain stability and continuity across the organization in our core operations until a new CEO is in place, which we expect will occur within the next year.
Changes in leadership are a natural part of any organization’s growth and evolution, and Calgary Co-op’s dedication to our community, members, and employees remains unwavering. This transition is about ensuring the future success of Calgary Co-op as we continue to serve our members with the best products, services, and value.”
The goal moving forward is to optimize the successes of recent years while continuing Calgary Co-op’s long-term sustainability and commitment to our members. We are confident that this leadership transition will allow us to fully leverage our past success and ensure that Calgary Co-op remains a cornerstone of the community.