Jason Potter

Biography

Jason Potter is Executive Vice President, Operations, for Sobeys Inc., a leading Canadian grocery retailer and food distributor. He is currently responsible for the West Business Unit including the Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, IGA (Western Canada) and Cash & Carry banners. In June 2017, Mr. Potter will assume accountability for Operations in Ontario and Atlantic. Mr. Potter has worked with the company since 1992 in progressively senior operations and merchandising roles. Prior to his appointment as President, Operations, Western Canada in April 2015 he was President, Sobeys Multi-Format Operations. Mr. Potter holds an MBA from Athabasca University and is a graduate of Harvard University’s Advanced Management Program for business. In May 2009, Mr. Potter was recognized as a recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40™ award, which annually honours 40 Canadians under the age of 40 for vision, leadership, innovation, achievement and community involvement.

Research Interest

 Business and management