Sandy Scholes
About Sandy Scholes
Sandy Scholes serves as the Chief People Officer at Flipp, where she has worked since 2019. She has held various senior HR roles at notable companies, including GlaxoSmithKline, Entertainment One, and Softchoice, and has contributed significantly to Flipp's recognition as a leading workplace in Canada.
Current Role at Flipp
Sandy Scholes serves as the Chief People Officer at Flipp, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. Under her leadership, Flipp has been recognized for its strong corporate culture, contributing to its acknowledgment as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. Scholes has played a significant role in fostering an environment that prioritizes employee satisfaction and engagement.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Flipp, Sandy Scholes held several key positions in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Entertainment One as the EVP Global Human Resources from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as Senior Vice President of People at Softchoice from 2013 to 2015. Scholes also held the role of Senior Vice President - People Development, Quality Assurance and Marketing Excellence at Cara Operations from 2010 to 2013, and she was Vice President of Human Resources at GlaxoSmithKline from 2008 to 2010.
Educational Background
Sandy Scholes studied at Ryerson University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Glenforest, focusing on business studies. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in human resources.
Contributions to Workplace Culture
Sandy Scholes has been instrumental in shaping the workplace culture at Flipp. Her efforts have led to the company being recognized as a Great Place to Work, highlighting its commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace excellence. Furthermore, she has played a key role in maintaining Flipp's status as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies through strategic HR initiatives that align with the organization's goals.