John Rudzitis has spent over 40 years in retail and operational management. In his current role as vice-president of operations for Shoppers Drug Mart, he has full operational responsibility for over 180 stores in British Columbia and Yukon. Before his 20 years with Shoppers, Rudzitis held various roles with Office Depot in Eastern Canada.

HOME: Maple Ridge, B.C.
NON-PROFIT CAUSE: Ronald McDonald houses across Canada.
FUN FACT: Former singer in men’s double quartet.
RECOMMENDED READING: Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman.