Launi Skinner
CEO of First West Credit Union
Sponsored by McMillan LLP
The Association of Women in Finance is delighted to announce that Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer of First West Credit Union, will be speaking at our 2013 inaugural Fireside Chat. As a three-time recipient of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women from the Women’s Executive Network, Launi is the former COO of 1-800-GOTJUNK? and former President of Starbucks US.
Previously available only to AWF members, Fireside Chats are now open to the entire community. The Fireside Chat speaker series provides attendees an opportunity to interact with top professionals in the financial industry in an intimate setting. Events are well-attended by financial professionals including executives, bankers, lawyers, accountants and entrepreneurs.
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm
4:30pm – Registration
5:00 – 7:00pm – Discussion and networking
Venue: The Vancouver Club
UBC/SFU Room
915 West Hastings Street
Parking: Westpark Parking Services Inc., 601-510 West Hastings Street
Cost: $45.00 General Admission
Drinks and snacks will be served
**Click here to register for this event!**
Questions for Launi Skinner: Send in advance by email to admin@womeninfinance.ca
About Launi Skinner:
At First West, Launi leads visioning and strategic direction for the organization. A leader known for inspiring change and achieving results, Launi is regarded as a champion for credit union renewal and innovation.
Raised in Summerland, BC, Launi brings more than 20 years of business-building experience in both the US and Canada as a result of her time at Starbucks US and 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. As president of Starbucks US, Launi oversaw 7,000 company-owned stores and 3,400 licensed stores, and managed an extensive management team with operational responsibility for 130,000 employees.
Launi has been repeatedly recognized for her outstanding leadership and business acumen. She has been named one of “Four Women to Watch” in Fortune Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful Women feature. Since joining First West, Launi has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network for the past three years and has also received the 2011 Stevie Award for Best Canadian Executive. Launi was also named one of Business in Vancouver’s Most Influential Women in Business for 2012.
Launi has a rich history of community involvement, including her service as a community leader for the Minerva Foundation, a committee member of Science World’s Champions Circle as well as past event chair for the Vancouver YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. Launi is a member of the Board of Governors of Kwantlen Polytechnic University and a member of the board of directors of Qtrade Financial Group.