Apr 7, 2025

Katie Rogers joins Gay Lea Foods as chief people officer

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – April 7, 2025 – Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”) today announced that Katie Rogers has joined the Mississauga, Ontario-based dairy co-operative in the role of chief people officer.

Rogers, who most recently served as vice president, people, national retail, at Walmart Canada, is a seasoned HR professional specializing in change and performance management. She will be responsible for leading Gay Lea Foods’ people strategy and fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture that supports the co-operative’s values and strategic goals.

Rogers succeeds vice president of human resources, Dana Stevens, who announced his plans to retire September 30, 2025.

Stevens has led the HR function at Gay Lea Foods for nearly 10 years, serving as a trusted advisor to two CEOs and management teams, and playing a critical leadership role during the co-operative’s recent period of rapid growth. Before joining Gay Lea Foods, he also left his mark at Dominion/A&P, Cadbury, Canon Canada, and Weston Foods over his impressive 40+ year career in human resources.

“We are thrilled to welcome Katie to Gay Lea Foods,” says president and CEO, Suzanna Dalrymple. “Her extensive experience and proven track record make her a perfect fit to lead our people strategy and strengthen our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dana Stevens for his decade of dedicated service and invaluable contributions to our co-operative. His leadership has been instrumental in our growth and success, and we wish him all the best in his retirement.”

About Gay Lea Foods

Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian co-operative renowned for its community-focused values and high-quality, innovative, and award-winning dairy and food products. With members on more than 1,200 dairy farms across Ontario and Manitoba, our farmers, shareholders, and employees have collaborated for more than 65 years to enrich communities co-operatively, ensuring the value our business creates flows to the members of our co-operative, our employees, and the communities we touch.

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