Full Name
Avie Leang-Lorenzo
Job Title
VP Merchandising Solutions and Business Intelligence
Company Name
Sobeys Inc.
Speaker Bio
Avie Leang-Lorenzo is currently the VP, Merchandising Solutions and Business Intelligence for Empire Inc.
Her career covers 24 years of business development experience with a track record for leading high performing teams. At present, Merchandising Solutions owns critical functions within Empire like Pricing Strategy, Business Intelligence, Promo Execution, Space Planning, Assortment Management, and Merchandising Strategy. Avie is recognized as a transformational leader with a unique expertise spanning market research, merchandising, business process improvement, technology solutions and sales allowing her to thrive in complex cross functional environments. She has been with Sobeys for 5 years, and 13 years with Nielsen across three continents prior. Most recently, Avie was recognized by the Canadian Grocer among their 2025 Star Women in Grocery.
Her career covers 24 years of business development experience with a track record for leading high performing teams. At present, Merchandising Solutions owns critical functions within Empire like Pricing Strategy, Business Intelligence, Promo Execution, Space Planning, Assortment Management, and Merchandising Strategy. Avie is recognized as a transformational leader with a unique expertise spanning market research, merchandising, business process improvement, technology solutions and sales allowing her to thrive in complex cross functional environments. She has been with Sobeys for 5 years, and 13 years with Nielsen across three continents prior. Most recently, Avie was recognized by the Canadian Grocer among their 2025 Star Women in Grocery.
