Kari Yuers is a recognized leader and sought-after speaker. She built Kryton International from a B.C.-based family operation into an international organization with offices and distribution in over 50 countries. Yuers is immediate past chair of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, chair of the American Concrete Institute’s international advisory committee and a director of Export Development Canada.

HOMETOWN: Rosetown, Saskatchewan.
BIGGEST LESSON: It’s all about perspective.
BEST HABIT: Checking my bill before paying.
BUCKET LIST: I’d like to see the Galápagos Islands.
FUN FACT: I ride a Yamaha R6 motorcycle.