As the leader of the People and Culture team, Stephen works to deliver a meaningful employee experience and inspire a culture of learning, growth, and inclusion.
Stephen creates engaging client experiences through developing the Sephora employee pillars: Teach, Inspire and Play. His team oversees the functions of Human Resources, Total Rewards, Learning and Development, Artistry, Talent Acquisition and Development, Communications and Social Impact.
With 15 years of experience in retail operations with Hudson’s Bay and IKEA, Stephen began his HR career at IKEA. Under his leadership, IKEA was named a top employer by Forbes for three years in a row and recognized for excellence in Talent Development by the Retail Council of Canada.
A graduate of the University of Winnipeg, Stephen knows the power of amazing mentors and pays the experience forward with new leaders. He has a passion for wellness and actively practices mindfulness.
