Canada Goose hired Jess Johannson as chief human resources officer, overseeing its global teams within HR, including talent acquisition, employee experience, training, and global policy.

“For over 20 years, Jess has led HR teams across a diverse group of industries and has left her mark on the teams she has worked with,” said Dani Reiss, chairman and CEO. “Her passion lies in flexibility, agility, innovation, and transformation, which I know will fit in seamlessly with the people and culture at Canada Goose. I am confident she will be an incredible asset as we continue to grow and expand globally, bringing more of Canada Goose to the world.”

Johannson comes to Canada Goose from Tucows, an internet services and telecommunications company headquartered in Toronto, where she was chief people officer. Before that, she held related positions for companies, including Capgemini, Brookfield Renewable Energy Group, Johnson Controls, and Business Development Bank of Canada.

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