From Farm Girl to Global Changemaker: Getting to know Annette Verschuren

Listen in on a conversation between Annette Verschuren and her sister Dorothy Tennant. This episode gives us a look into Annette’s success story, from a farm girl raised by Dutch immigrants to a global changemaker and inspiring leader.

Born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Annette has built a career taking risks and being unapologetically brazen. She is currently the Chair and CEO of NRStor Inc., an industry leader in the commercialization of energy storage technologies.

She has worked with the Canada Development Investment Corporation and Imasco, Ltd., co-founded Michaels in Canada and is well known as the past president of Home Depot in Canada and Asia. She was named to the Order of Canada for her contributions to the retail industry and corporate social responsibility.

She is also a national best-selling author. Her book, Bet On Me: Leading and Succeeding in Business and in Life, encourages readers to trust in, listen to, and fully be themselves to achieve their potential.