Stephanie Johnston
About Stephanie Johnston
Stephanie Johnston is a Strategic Business Intelligence Specialist at J.D. Irving, Limited, where she leads a team focused on providing competitive intelligence and strategic planning materials. She has held various roles in business analysis and project coordination, including positions at Irving Consumer Products and The Citco Group of Companies.
Current Role at J.D. Irving
Stephanie Johnston serves as a Strategic Business Intelligence Specialist at J.D. Irving, Limited. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the Strategy & Business Performance group. In her position, she leads the Strategic Business Intelligence team, focusing on providing competitive intelligence and strategic planning materials to key stakeholders. She reports directly to the Manager of Corporate Strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience in Corporate Planning
Prior to her current role, Stephanie Johnston worked at Irving Consumer Products as a Corporate Category Planner for eight months in 2020. In this position, she was involved in category management and strategic planning initiatives. Additionally, she served as a Strategic Projects Coordinator at Irving Consumer Products from 2018 to 2020, where she contributed to various strategic projects over a two-year period.
Early Career Background
Stephanie Johnston began her career as an Operations Analyst at The Citco Group of Companies in 2016, where she worked for three months in the Halifax, Canada Area. She also held the position of Day Camp Coordinator at the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre in 2015 for three months. These early roles provided her with foundational experience in operations and program coordination.
Educational Background
Stephanie Johnston completed her secondary education at Prince Andrew High School, attending from 2010 to 2013. She then pursued higher education at Acadia University, where she studied Finance and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from 2013 to 2018. Her academic background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in business intelligence and strategic planning.