Ms. Thomas is a corporate director with experience in brand management and consumer goods. She received her B.A. from the University of Michigan and attended the Total Quality Management Program at Washington University.
Ms. Thomas currently serves as a director of Spectrum Brands Corporation (formerly Rayovac Corporation) and the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Companies of Florida. In addition, at different times during the period from 2002 to 2006, Ms. Thomas was a director and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Spray Company and has held the positions of President of Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare Company and was Chief Executive Officer of Pillsbury Canada Ltd. (1995 to 1997). She has also served as a director of Dial Corporation.
Areas of Expertise:
Consumer Products Management Brand Management Management
Scotiabank Board Details:
Director since September 28, 2004
Member of: Audit and Conduct Review and Human Resources Committees
Has 5 years from the date of appointment to meet the Share Ownership Guidelines Independent
Latest Retirement Date: ineligible for re-election in March 2020 |