Expertise:
Strategy; Out-of-the-box thinking; Negotiations; Teamwork
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing; Spending time with his sons
Education Degrees:
College Coursework in Technical Drawing and Engineering
Affiliations Awards:
Former Treasurer, Former Registrar, Cambridge Minor Football
Charity:
Fundraiser, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Number Of Years In Profession:
41
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his ability to work with a large team of people, being competitive and extremely determined, and his ability to see things that others are not able to.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because in England he was a supermarket manager, and then in Canada he was a store manager. After this, he got into purchasing and became a vice president of sales and marketing. He then became a buyer for Wal-mart.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Keeping the team on track; Handling strategy and profitability; Overseeing a merchandising team that purchases intimates, such as socks and underwear; Traveling to different stores in order to meet with store teams; Determining which products get advertised in flyers
Awards/Honors:
Walter P. Zeller Award; Sam Horton Award
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Fawell hopes to try something different.