Loblaw Cos. Ltd. president Sarah Davis will retire effective May 6, the company said in a joint announcement with George Weston Ltd. She will be succeeded by executive chairman Galen G. Weston, who will become chairman and president at Loblaw in addition to his current role as chairman and CEO at Weston. At the same time, the companies announced that Robert Sawyer will join Loblaw as COO, while Richard Dufresne, president and CFO of Weston, will take on the additional role of CFO of Loblaw.
Sawyer served as CEO and president of RONA from 2013 to 2016, when he joined Weston’s board. “He brings a keen understanding of our business and an extensive track record of success,” Weston said in a release. “I look forward to Robert’s contributions including his commitment to developing the next generation of talent in the organization.”
