We are pleased to announce that Salisha Paccione has joined our organization as Associate Director, Purchasing, effective September 3, 2025.

Salisha brings nearly 18 years of progressive procurement and supply chain experience, with a strong foundation in both public and private sectors. Most recently, she served as Procurement Manager for the City of London, where she led strategic purchasing initiatives to support municipal operations, vendor management, and compliance with public procurement regulations.

Prior to that, Salisha held key procurement roles with organizations such as WFS Ltd., Humber Polytechnic, Roche, and Shared Services West. Her background includes managing multimillion-dollar purchasing portfolios, leading complex RFx processes, fostering supplier relationships, and driving operational efficiencies. Whether working with unionized teams, public institutions, or global corporations, she has consistently delivered value through collaboration, strategic sourcing, and innovation.

Salisha also brings a unique depth of experience from the private sector, having spent several years at Bacardi Canada in both direct and indirect procurement roles. There, she worked closely with international teams and suppliers, implemented new purchasing systems, and introduced process improvements that led to significant cost savings and operational enhancements.

A certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Salisha is known for her leadership, stakeholder engagement, and her ability to bring people, systems, and strategy together to achieve impactful results.

Please join us in welcoming Salisha to the team. We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the contributions she will make in strengthening and evolving our purchasing operations.

Sanjay Gandhi
Director, Financial Planning