About Us

Carmen is responsible for the strategic leadership of Pharmasave’s over 700 retail pharmacies across Canada. The hallmark of the Pharmasave strategy is the community pharmacy and its relationship-based care; not only responsive and constantly refining itself to embrace and exceed customer expectations but also differentiating itself through genuine connections to customers and communities, with the goal of being Canada’s Best Community Pharmacy.

Prior to joining Pharmasave, Carmen worked for over 15 years in the grocery industry for one of Canada’s largest private companies. Her career responsibilities included Vice President Merchandising, Marketing, Media Relations, and Customer Loyalty, as well as Vice President eCommerce, Technology and Communications. Carmen’s experience also includes Human Resources, Employee Development and Public Relations.

As Chief Financial Officer, Zvonko is responsible for overseeing all financial and legal matters for Pharmasave’s National organization. Zvonko also acts in an advisory capacity with Regional leaders and Regional accountants.

Prior to joining Pharmasave, Zvonko was Vice President, Finance for a communications technology company, and prior to that he held the same position with a wholesale distributor of building materials. He began his professional career in public accounting with Price Waterhouse. Zvonko received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, his Chartered Accountant designation from BC Institute, and his MBA from Simon Fraser University.

Francois leads the Business Technology team and is involved in tactical and operational planning for business technology and strategic planning for Pharmasave. He works with multiple software vendors and helps foster innovation with the pharmacy, merchandising, and marketing teams, continually striving for improved process efficiencies for stores. As well, Francois provides advice and counsel to management on the application of information systems for the organization.

Prior to joining Pharmasave, Francois worked in the enterprise application implementation field. He also brings over 15 years’ experience as a senior manager and has held positions in the IT and Finance areas.

Allison oversees the management and administration of the Pharmacy Innovation program, including the planning, development and implementation of the Pharmacy department’s strategic initiatives. Allison is also focused on Pharmasave’s external relations strategy, building critically important and trusted relationships within government and private payors, working towards the creation of cost-effective and patient-centric healthcare.

Allison is the Past-President of the Board of Directors for the BC Pharmacy Association.

Steve is responsible for merchandising programs and vendor relations with the primary focus of maximizing Pharmasave front store sales and profitability. Steve brings with him extensive Pharmasave retail experience, including positions of Store Manager, Territory Manager, Category Manager and Merchandising/Marketing Manager (Pacific Region).

Greg leads the Pacific Region, supporting Pharmasave’s key growth and operational strategies in British Columbia. Greg and the entire Pacific resource team provide expertise and support in every aspect of the pharmacy business model – from pharmacists’ evolving role in health care, to successful retail merchandising and marketing initiatives in the region – Pharmasave Members are supported in all areas that are important to them.

With 20 years’ experience in the pharmacy sector, Greg has worked in several capacities: a franchise pharmacy owner; Past President of the BC Pharmacy Association; and most recently was Director of Operations for Pharmasave Pacific.

Based in Cloverdale, Pharmasave Pacific has over 155 stores (and growing!) and is recognized as being the premier independent drug store franchise in British Columbia.

Vinod is responsible for all aspects of the successful operation of Pharmasave stores in Alberta. Vinod’s main focus is growing the number of locations and increasing same store sales, followed by establishing an infrastructure to provide adequate support to stores for a flawless execution of all core programs.

He has over 30 years’ experience in retail pharmacy, ranging from front line staff pharmacist to managing several multi-department retail stores. Vinod’s previous positions with a large local and well-known national company include Director of Pharmacy and Senior Regional Pharmacy Operations Manager. He has also served in an advisory capacity on pharmacy organizations.

Paul is responsible for overseeing the operation of stores in the Central Region, which includes Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwest Ontario. Paul received his BSc and MSc from the University of Saskatchewan and has been with the Central Region for 15 years. Paul helped develop numerous health and wellness programs, including the award-winning School of Wellness, a collaboration between Pharmasave and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations designed to empower the people of Saskatchewan to take better control of their health.

Doug leads the Ontario Region team and oversees the delivery of support and programs to Pharmasave stores in Ontario. Doug and his team focus on the “Two Right Big Things” that continue to deliver success for Pharmasave customers and shareholders.

Doug leads his team in supporting the Ontario Region members in providing outstanding patient care and service to their customers and also by growing the Region, attracting only the highest quality pharmacists and owners. Doug joined Pharmasave in 1998 and since then, the number of stores in Ontario has grown from 17 to nearly 300. Prior to joining Pharmasave, Doug was a Senior Retail executive in the restaurant and automotive industries.

Greg is responsible for the continued success of the Atlantic Region, which includes Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Greg’s overall management responsibilities include marketing, merchandising, operations, finance, member relations and growth for the Region and its members.

Prior to taking on the Chief Executive Officer’s position, Greg worked in several capacities for Pharmasave, including serving as a member on the National Board of Directors and as an advisor on several committees. Greg has over 20 years of drug retail experience and is based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.