Headquarters:
2300 Meadowvale - 4th Floor, Mississauga, ON L5N 5P9
Year founded:
1904
Number of employees:
6,500+
Phone:
1 877 378 4100
Email:
customersupport@rexall.ca
Website:
rexall.ca
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/rexall
“We’re focused on purpose-driven behaviour for office utilization versus traditional notions of where work gets done. … Our goal is to remain agile and continue to innovate in this relatively new hybrid environment”
Frank Monteleone,
Rexall Pharmacy Group
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Nicolas Caprio
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Frank Monteleone
Senior Vice President and
Chief People Officer
Paul Chidley
Senior Vice President,
Store Operations
Leadership
Nick Caprio joined Rexall in June 2018 as senior vice president and chief operating officer. Since then, he has been appointed as COO and GM in April 2019, and then president of Rexall in 2020. He began his career as a pharmacist at Pharmaprix in 1990, and became the company’s owner a year later.
He brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the health care and retailing sectors to the company. Nick received his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Montreal and a Minor in BSc, Chemistry. He graduated from the Health Sciences program of Marianopolis College.
President
Nicolas Caprio
Frank Monteleone began his journey with Rexall in 2008 as director of human resources. He is a seasoned HR professional who has held executive roles including vice president, HR and OE, and senior director, HR, leading up to his senior executive position at Rexall. He has been an active member of the Rexall Care Network since 2018 as well as its president and chair. Previously, he held various roles in HR with Indigo Books & Music and Highland Farms grocery.
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Frank Monteleone
Paul Chidley is celebrating 15 years with Rexall, having joined as a regional director in 2007. During his time with the company, he has been VP operations for Western Canada and vice president of corporate store operations. Due to his previous operational roles at A&P and Metro, he is a seasoned expert in the grocery and retail businesses.
Senior Vice President, Store Operations
Paul Chidley
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Mona Sabharwal
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Nicolas Caprio
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Headquarters:
2300 Meadowvale - 4th Floor, Mississauga, ON L5N 5P9
Year founded:
1904
Number of employees:
6,500+
Phone:
1 877 378 4100
Email:
customersupport@rexall.ca
Website:
rexall.ca
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/rexall
Nick Caprio joined Rexall in June 2018 as senior vice president and chief operating officer. Since then, he has been appointed as COO and GM in April 2019, and then president of Rexall in 2020. He began his career as a pharmacist at Pharmaprix in 1990, and became the company’s owner a year later.
He brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the health care and retailing sectors to the company. Nick received his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Montreal and a Minor in BSc, Chemistry. He graduated from the Health Sciences program of Marianopolis College.
President
Nicolas Caprio
Frank Monteleone began his journey with Rexall in 2008 as director of human resources. He is a seasoned HR professional who has held executive roles including vice president, HR and OE, and senior director, HR, leading up to his senior executive position at Rexall. He has been an active member of the Rexall Care Network since 2018 as well as its president and chair. Previously, he held various roles in HR with Indigo Books & Music and Highland Farms grocery.
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Frank Monteleone
Mona Sabharwal joined Rexall in 2016 as vice president, industry and regulatory affairs. She is a seasoned expert in pharmacy practice issues and has over 20 years of experience, previously as executive director with pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review and the Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-term Care. She brings extensive knowledge of the industry as a registered pharmacist and health care leader. Mona is an alumna of the University of Toronto.
Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Services
Mona Sabharwal
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Frank Monteleone,
Rexall Pharmacy Group
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Joyce Lee
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Frank Monteleone
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Nicolas Caprio
President
Leadership
Headquarters:
2300 Meadowvale - 4th Floor, Mississauga, ON L5N 5P9
Year founded:
1904
Number of employees:
6,500+
Phone:
613 299 4641
Email:
customersupport@rexall.ca
Website:
rexall.ca
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/rexall
SPECIAL REPORT
Home
Bio
Nick Caprio joined Rexall in June 2018 as senior vice president and chief operating officer. Since then, he has been appointed as COO and GM in April 2019, and then president of Rexall in 2020. He began his career as a pharmacist at Pharmaprix in 1990, and became the company’s owner a year later.
He brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the health care and retailing sectors to the company. Nick received his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Montreal and a Minor in BSc, Chemistry. He graduated from the Health Sciences program of Marianopolis College.
President
Nicolas Caprio
Frank Monteleone began his journey with Rexall in 2008 as director of human resources. He is a seasoned HR professional who has held executive roles including vice president, HR and OE, and senior director, HR, leading up to his senior executive position at Rexall. He has been an active member of the Rexall Care Network since 2018 as well as its president and chair. Previously, he held various roles in HR with Indigo Books & Music and Highland Farms grocery.
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Frank Monteleone
Mona Sabharwal joined Rexall in 2016 as vice president, industry and regulatory affairs. She is a seasoned expert in pharmacy practice issues and has over 20 years of experience, previously as executive director with pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review and the Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-term Care. She brings extensive knowledge of the industry as a registered pharmacist and health care leader. Mona is an alumna of the University of Toronto.
Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Services
Mona Sabharwal
Mona Sabharwal
Senior Vice President,
Pharmacy Services
Mona Sabharwal joined Rexall in 2016 as vice president, industry and regulatory affairs. She is a seasoned expert in pharmacy practice issues and has over 20 years of experience, previously as executive director with pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review and the Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-term Care. She brings extensive knowledge of the industry as a registered pharmacist and health care leader. Mona is an alumna of the University of Toronto.
Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Services
Mona Sabharwal
Paul Chidley
Senior Vice President, Store Operations
Paul Chidley is celebrating 15 years with Rexall, having joined as a regional director in 2007. During his time with the company, he has been VP operations for Western Canada and vice president of corporate store operations. Due to his previous operational roles at A&P and Metro, he is a seasoned expert in the grocery and retail businesses.
Senior Vice President, Store Operations
Paul Chidley
Paul Chidley
Senior Vice President, Store Operations
Paul Chidley is celebrating 15 years with Rexall, having joined as a regional director in 2007. During his time with the company, he has been VP operations for Western Canada and vice president of corporate store operations. Due to his previous operational roles at A&P and Metro, he is a seasoned expert in the grocery and retail businesses.
Senior Vice President, Store Operations
Paul Chidley
Ahmed Shariff
Vice President,
Information Technology
Ahmed Shariff has celebrated 12 years with Rexall since joining in 2010 as senior director of IT operations and JDE financial systems. Prior to joining Rexall, he brought over a decade of professional experience, notably as IT director, to IBM. Ahmed is an alumnus of the University of Liverpool and holds a Master of Sciences degree in IT.
Vice President, Information Technology
Ahmed Shariff
Ahmed Shariff
Vice President, Information Technology
Ahmed Shariff has celebrated 12 years with Rexall since joining in 2010 as senior director of IT operations and JDE financial systems. Prior to joining Rexall, he brought over a decade of professional experience, notably as IT director, to IBM. Ahmed is an alumnus of the University of Liverpool and holds a Master of Sciences degree in IT.
Vice President, Information Technology
Ahmed Shariff
Mona Sabharwal
Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Services
Ahmed Shariff has celebrated 12 years with Rexall since joining in 2010 as senior director of IT operations and JDE financial systems. Prior to joining Rexall, he brought over a decade of professional experience, notably as IT director, to IBM. Ahmed is an alumnus of the University of Liverpool and holds a Master of Sciences degree in IT.
Vice President, Information Technology
Ahmed Shariff
Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC has a rich heritage in pharmacy retail innovation dating back to 1904. Today, it extends that innovative approach to its employee proposition and experience, which has been especially important in navigating the pandemic.
“Workplace innovation allows us to help our employees improve productivity, create better products, and improve their health and well-being,” says Frank Monteleone, senior vice president of human resources. “The labour market is also constantly changing, and in order to attract top talent, we need to be innovative and proactive with our services.”
Rexall is on a journey to increase flexibility and empowerment, and part of this commitment is enabling employees to “flex for their day” where they choose when and how to work. But meeting in person is still vitally important, he says, so it’s encouraging flexible scheduling for store employees while leveraging the office as a destination.
Joyce Lee
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Beth Gearing
Vice President,
Legal Affairs
Debbie Lai
VP, Corporate Strategy,
Business Development and
Project Management Office
Melanie Bradshaw
Partner (Toronto)
Joyce Lee joined Rexall Pharmacy Group in 2014 as vice president of finance. Prior to starting with Rexall, she held senior executive roles in notable Canadian restaurant and grocery companies, including vice president, finance at Cara Operations and vice president, financial reporting at Loblaw. Joyce is an alumna of the University of Waterloo and has a Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joyce Lee
Beth Gearing joined McKesson in 2017 in her current role. As legal partner to the president of Rexall Pharmacy Group, she provides strategic legal and business-focused solutions that advance the retail organization’s objectives while mitigating risk and aligning with enterprise objectives. Beth has demonstrated excellence as a legal advisor and was a partner at Cassels & Graydon LLP and Soloway Wright LLP earlier in her career. She is an alumna of the University of Waterloo.
Vice President, Legal Affairs
Beth Gearing
Debbie Lai joined Rexall Pharmacy Group in June 2017. She started her career as a clinical pharmacist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She brings a breadth of knowledge to her role and has held senior roles at Rexall, Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart in category management, post-merger synergy strategy, planning and implementation, pharmacy category management, strategic sourcing, and beauty and personal marketing.
VP, Corporate Strategy, Business Development
and Project Management Office
Debbie Lai
As partner, Melanie Bradshaw is a seasoned practitioner responsible for advising external clients and the firm on policy changes in US immigration law. She serves as a lead attorney to a team of over 42 professionals, including 14 attorneys, advising on frequently changing US policy and regulatory updates, while upholding compliance and quality standards. She works closely with EY’s Public Policy Department to advise on the impact of draft legislation and regulatory changes in the immigration space.
Melanie leads firm-wide standardization initiatives across EY Law’s US client engagement teams nationally. She has provided immigration counsel to clients across industries and sectors, including arts and entertainment, sports, higher education, mining and metals, architecture, finance, information technology and professional services. Her leadership and direction continue to support the lifecycle for hiring, staffing, and deploying foreign talent w hile remaining compliant with USCIS and DOL regulators.
Melanie joined EY Law after practicing for several years as a US immigration attorney in New York, where she represented clients from diverse backgrounds in all aspects of immigration law, including family and employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions, naturalization, asylum, VAWA, criminal issues, waivers and removal defense, before such entities as the immigration courts, BIA, USCIS, US Department of State, Administrative Appeals Office, and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
Melanie is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Professional Women’s Network within EY.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Cornell University (2004) and her Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Minnesota (2007). She was admitted to the New York State Bar (2008) and is licensed to practice under United States federal law.
Partner (Toronto)
Melanie Bradshaw
Joyce Lee
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Melanie Bradshaw
Partner (Toronto)
Debbie Lai
VP, Corporate Strategy, Business Development
and Project Management Office
Beth Gearing
Vice President,
Legal Affairs
Joyce Lee joined Rexall Pharmacy Group in 2014 as vice president of finance. Prior to starting with Rexall, she held senior executive roles in notable Canadian restaurant and grocery companies, including vice president, finance at Cara Operations and vice president, financial reporting at Loblaw. Joyce is an alumna of the University of Waterloo and has a Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joyce Lee
Beth Gearing joined McKesson in 2017 in her current role. As legal partner to the president of Rexall Pharmacy Group, she provides strategic legal and business-focused solutions that advance the retail organization’s objectives while mitigating risk and aligning with enterprise objectives. Beth has demonstrated excellence as a legal advisor and was a partner at Cassels & Graydon LLP and Soloway Wright LLP earlier in her career. She is an alumna of the University of Waterloo.
Vice President, Legal Affairs
Beth Gearing
Debbie Lai joined Rexall Pharmacy Group in June 2017. She started her career as a clinical pharmacist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She brings a breadth of knowledge to her role and has held senior roles at Rexall, Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart in category management, post-merger synergy strategy, planning and implementation, pharmacy category management, strategic sourcing, and beauty and personal marketing.
VP, Corporate Strategy, Business Development
and Project Management Office
Debbie Lai
As partner, Melanie Bradshaw is a seasoned practitioner responsible for advising external clients and the firm on policy changes in US immigration law. She serves as a lead attorney to a team of over 42 professionals, including 14 attorneys, advising on frequently changing US policy and regulatory updates, while upholding compliance and quality standards. She works closely with EY’s Public Policy Department to advise on the impact of draft legislation and regulatory changes in the immigration space.
Melanie leads firm-wide standardization initiatives across EY Law’s US client engagement teams nationally. She has provided immigration counsel to clients across industries and sectors, including arts and entertainment, sports, higher education, mining and metals, architecture, finance, information technology and professional services. Her leadership and direction continue to support the lifecycle for hiring, staffing, and deploying foreign talent while remaining compliant with USCIS and DOL regulators.
Melanie joined EY Law after practicing for several years as a US immigration attorney in New York, where she represented clients from diverse backgrounds in all aspects of immigration law, including family and employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions, naturalization, asylum, VAWA, criminal issues, waivers and removal defense, before such entities as the immigration courts, BIA, USCIS, US Department of State, Administrative Appeals Office, and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
Melanie is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Professional Women’s Network within EY.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Cornell University (2004) and her Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Minnesota (2007). She was admitted to the New York State Bar (2008) and is licensed to practice under United States federal law.
Partner (Toronto)
Melanie Bradshaw
Ahmed Shariff
Vice President, Information Technology
Debbie Lai
VP, Corporate Strategy, Business Development
and Project Management Office
Beth Gearing
Vice President,
Legal Affairs
Melanie Bradshaw
Partner (Toronto)
Joyce Lee joined Rexall Pharmacy Group in 2014 as vice president of finance. Prior to starting with Rexall, she held senior executive roles in notable Canadian restaurant and grocery companies, including vice president, finance at Cara Operations and vice president, financial reporting at Loblaw. Joyce is an alumna of the University of Waterloo and has a Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joyce Lee
Beth Gearing joined McKesson in 2017 in her current role. As legal partner to the president of Rexall Pharmacy Group, she provides strategic legal and business-focused solutions that advance the retail organization’s objectives while mitigating risk and aligning with enterprise objectives. Beth has demonstrated excellence as a legal advisor and was a partner at Cassels & Graydon LLP and Soloway Wright LLP earlier in her career. She is an alumna of the University of Waterloo.
Vice President, Legal Affairs
Beth Gearing
Debbie Lai joined Rexall Pharmacy Group in June 2017. She started her career as a clinical pharmacist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She brings a breadth of knowledge to her role and has held senior roles at Rexall, Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart in category management, post-merger synergy strategy, planning and implementation, pharmacy category management, strategic sourcing, and beauty and personal marketing.
VP, Corporate Strategy, Business Development
and Project Management Office
Debbie Lai
As partner, Melanie Bradshaw is a seasoned practitioner responsible for advising external clients and the firm on policy changes in US immigration law. She serves as a lead attorney to a team of over 42 professionals, including 14 attorneys, advising on frequently changing US policy and regulatory updates, while upholding compliance and quality standards. She works closely with EY’s Public Policy Department to advise on the impact of draft legislation and regulatory changes in the immigration space.
Melanie leads firm-wide standardization initiatives across EY Law’s US client engagement teams nationally. She has provided immigration counsel to clients across industries and sectors, including arts and entertainment, sports, higher education, mining and metals, architecture, finance, information technology and professional services. Her leadership and direction continue to support the lifecycle for hiring, staffing, and deploying foreign talent while remaining compliant with USCIS and DOL regulators.
Melanie joined EY Law after practicing for several years as a US immigration attorney in New York, where she represented clients from diverse backgrounds in all aspects of immigration law, including family and employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions, naturalization, asylum, VAWA, criminal issues, waivers and removal defense, before such entities as the immigration courts, BIA, USCIS, US Department of State, Administrative Appeals Office, and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
Melanie is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Professional Women’s Network within EY.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Cornell University (2004) and her Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Minnesota (2007). She was admitted to the New York State Bar (2008) and is licensed to practice under United States federal law.
Partner (Toronto)
Melanie Bradshaw
Ron Strike
Counsel
Nick Smith
Associate
Charles Jung
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Associate
Gary Will
Founding Partner
Bill Taberner
Counsel
Rayanna Hamadi
Associate
Merella Botros
Associate
Ron Strike is counsel at Will Davidson LLP and is head of the Bowmanville office. He has successfully litigated numerous catastrophic injury cases at local, national and international levels. He has represented seriously injured clients for over 38 years and lectured extensively on personal injury issues. He is a proud member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association, Durham Region Law Association and Canadian Bar Association. He is also a Certified
Risk Manager.
Counsel
Ron Strike
Rayanna Hamadi is devoted to advocating for clients so they can focus on rebuilding their lives. She has seen firsthand the profound impact an injury can have on victims and their families, and she believes that navigating a complex legal system should be the least of their worries. Effective communication, compassion and commitment are the cornerstones of Rayanna’s practice.
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi
Merella Botros understands that the complexity of the insurance system can be intimidating for clients. She is committed to advocating on behalf of people who have suffered serious personal injuries. Merella first joined Oatley Vigmond as an articling student in 2017. She became an associate following her call to the bar in 2018.
Associate
Merella Botros
Nick Smith is interested in ensuring that clients are provided with the support and advice they require during the litigation process. People who have suffered the trauma of a serious personal injury are already in a position of vulnerability, and Nick is committed to helping them through this difficult process. Specifically, he seeks to help right the balance in an insurance system that is becoming increasingly antagonistic toward injured individuals.
Associate
Nick Smith
For Charles Jung, the practice of law is about providing a client-focused service. In particular, the practice of personal injury law enables him to serve and empower individuals to overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives. His devotion to service is what motivates him to achieve the best possible outcome for
his clients.
Associate
Charles Jung
Harrison Cooper is drawn to personal injury litigation because of the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of clients and their loved ones. Prior to joining Oatley Vigmond, Harrison gained valuable insight into personal injury litigation from the defence perspective at a leading Toronto law firm. This experience has provided him with a unique viewpoint, allowing him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Gary Will is the founding partner at Will Davidson LLP and has been recognized as one of Canada’s premier legal experts in the practice of personal injury litigation. He is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in civil litigation. Gary has extensive experience in the areas of personal injury law and has recently increased his emphasis on class actions, mass torts and product liability claims. He has a practice built on referrals from other lawyers throughout Canada. He is Lexpert ranked and has been recognized by his peers repeatedly for inclusion in the Best Lawyers directory.
Founding Partner
Gary Will
Bill Taberner is counsel at Will Davidson LLP, working out of the Toronto office. He has appeared at all levels of Court in Ontario and has also represented clients before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Appeals Tribunal, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and at Coroner’s Inquests. He has also been a guest lecturer at Ryerson University, Queen’s University and other academic institutions, and has presented papers for a number of Continuing Legal Education programs. As a result of his experience representing participants injured during or at sporting events, he has appeared on the TSN Television Network.
Counsel
Bill Taberner
Rayanna Hamadi
Associate
Merella Botros
Associate
Nick Smith
Associate
Charles Jung
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Associate
Gary Will
Founding Partner
Bill Taberner
Counsel
Ron Strike
Counsel
Rayanna Hamadi is devoted to advocating for clients so they can focus on rebuilding their lives. She has seen firsthand the profound impact an injury can have on victims and their families, and she believes that navigating a complex legal system should be the least of their worries. Effective communication, compassion and commitment are the cornerstones of Rayanna’s practice.
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi
Merella Botros understands that the complexity of the insurance system can be intimidating for clients. She is committed to advocating on behalf of people who have suffered serious personal injuries. Merella first joined Oatley Vigmond as an articling student in 2017. She became an associate following her call to the bar in 2018.
Associate
Merella Botros
Nick Smith is interested in ensuring that clients are provided with the support and advice they require during the litigation process. People who have suffered the trauma of a serious personal injury are already in a position of vulnerability, and Nick is committed to helping them through this difficult process. Specifically, he seeks to help right the balance in an insurance system that is becoming increasingly antagonistic toward injured individuals.
Associate
Nick Smith
For Charles Jung, the practice of law is about providing a client-focused service. In particular, the practice of personal injury law enables him to serve and empower individuals to overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives. His devotion to service is what motivates him to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.
Associate
Charles Jung
Harrison Cooper is drawn to personal injury litigation because of the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of clients and their loved ones. Prior to joining Oatley Vigmond, Harrison gained valuable insight into personal injury litigation from the defence perspective at a leading Toronto law firm. This experience has provided him with a unique viewpoint, allowing him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Gary Will is the founding partner at Will Davidson LLP and has been recognized as one of Canada’s premier legal experts in the practice of personal injury litigation. He is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in civil litigation. Gary has extensive experience in the areas of personal injury law and has recently increased his emphasis on class actions, mass torts and product liability claims. He has a practice built on referrals from other lawyers throughout Canada. He is Lexpert ranked and has been recognized by his peers repeatedly for inclusion in the Best Lawyers directory.
Founding Partner
Gary Will
Bill Taberner is counsel at Will Davidson LLP, working out of the Toronto office. He has appeared at all levels of Court in Ontario and has also represented clients before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Appeals Tribunal, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and at Coroner’s Inquests. He has also been a guest lecturer at Ryerson University, Queen’s University and other academic institutions, and has presented papers for a number of Continuing Legal Education programs. As a result of his experience representing participants injured during or at sporting events, he has appeared on the TSN Television Network.
Counsel
Bill Taberner
Ron Strike is counsel at Will Davidson LLP and is head of the Bowmanville office. He has successfully litigated numerous catastrophic injury cases at local, national and international levels. He has represented seriously injured clients for over 38 years and lectured extensively on personal injury issues. He is a proud member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association, Durham Region Law Association and Canadian Bar Association. He is also a Certified Risk Manager.
Counsel
Ron Strike
Ron Strike
Counsel
Rayanna Hamadi
Associate
Merella Botros
Associate
Nick Smith
Associate
Charles Jung
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Associate
Gary Will
Founding Partner
Bill Taberner
Counsel
Rayanna Hamadi is devoted to advocating for clients so they can focus on rebuilding their lives. She has seen firsthand the profound impact an injury can have on victims and their families, and she believes that navigating a complex legal system should be the least of their worries. Effective communication, compassion and commitment are the cornerstones of Rayanna’s practice.
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi
Merella Botros understands that the complexity of the insurance system can be intimidating for clients. She is committed to advocating on behalf of people who have suffered serious personal injuries. Merella first joined Oatley Vigmond as an articling student in 2017. She became an associate following her call to the bar in 2018.
Associate
Merella Botros
Nick Smith is interested in ensuring that clients are provided with the support and advice they require during the litigation process. People who have suffered the trauma of a serious personal injury are already in a position of vulnerability, and Nick is committed to helping them through this difficult process. Specifically, he seeks to help right the balance in an insurance system that is becoming increasingly antagonistic toward injured individuals.
Associate
Nick Smith
For Charles Jung, the practice of law is about providing a client-focused service. In particular, the practice of personal injury law enables him to serve and empower individuals to overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives. His devotion to service is what motivates him to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.
Associate
Charles Jung
Harrison Cooper is drawn to personal injury litigation because of the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of clients and their loved ones. Prior to joining Oatley Vigmond, Harrison gained valuable insight into personal injury litigation from the defence perspective at a leading Toronto law firm. This experience has provided him with a unique viewpoint, allowing him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Gary Will is the founding partner at Will Davidson LLP and has been recognized as one of Canada’s premier legal experts in the practice of personal injury litigation. He is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in civil litigation. Gary has extensive experience in the areas of personal injury law and has recently increased his emphasis on class actions, mass torts and product liability claims. He has a practice built on referrals from other lawyers throughout Canada. He is Lexpert ranked and has been recognized by his peers repeatedly for inclusion in the Best Lawyers directory.
Founding Partner
Gary Will
Bill Taberner is counsel at Will Davidson LLP, working out of the Toronto office. He has appeared at all levels of Court in Ontario and has also represented clients before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Appeals Tribunal, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and at Coroner’s Inquests. He has also been a guest lecturer at Ryerson University, Queen’s University and other academic institutions, and has presented papers for a number of Continuing Legal Education programs. As a result of his experience representing participants injured during or at sporting events, he has appeared on the TSN Television Network.
Counsel
Bill Taberner
Ron Strike is counsel at Will Davidson LLP and is head of the Bowmanville office. He has successfully litigated numerous catastrophic injury cases at local, national and international levels. He has represented seriously injured clients for over 38 years and lectured extensively on personal injury issues. He is a proud member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association, Durham Region Law Association and Canadian Bar Association. He is also a Certified Risk Manager.
Counsel
Ron Strike
“We’re focused on purpose-driven behaviour for office utilization versus traditional notions of where work gets done,” says Monteleone. “Human connection strengthens our professional relationships, company culture and our ability to innovate. We will return to office to meet intentionally for important events and activities.”
“Our goal is to remain agile and continue to innovate in this relatively new hybrid environment.”
While the company is dedicated to caring for Canadians’ health, it also understands that wellness starts with taking care of employees first. After engagement and pulse surveys showed that awareness was low for Rexall’s wellness offerings, the company rebranded these resources and combined them under the banner LiveWell.
“Employees told us wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. LiveWell offers an array of supports and services to meet the individual needs of our employees for their emotional, mental, physical and financial well-being,” he says, citing access to health, drug and dental benefits as well as pension and financial services and seminars.
“Workplace innovation allows us to help our employees improve productivity, create better products, and improve their health and well-being”
Frank Monteleone,
Rexall Pharmacy Group
“We also support our employees with mental health and wellness by encouraging physical health and well-being through discounted membership rates. These changes are reflected in our engagement scores and employee feedback.”
Rexall also introduced a new EAP, Inkblot, a video counselling service that uses matching algorithms to connect employees with the most effective mental health counsellors or life coaches.
“When it comes to holistic well-being, it’s important to make sure our employees can access the help and support they need when they need it,” says Monteleone. “This ensures employees receive personalized service that caters to their needs and personalities… We’ve seen program utilization improve by over 100 per cent.”
Also important is employee recognition, especially as the competition for talent escalates. Rexall empowers leaders to recognize team members for the work that they do, along with work anniversaries, birthdays, and other professional and personal milestones.
The enhanced program includes an app-based/mobile-friendly rewards and recognition platform, and also allows employees to contribute to environmental, social and corporate governance.
“With more accessibility came more flexibility and choice,” he says. “Leaders can recognize their teams from anywhere, in the moment, and employees can instantly redeem [the rewards through] merchant gift cards with no fees to them.”
It’s all part of the innovation journey at Rexall: “It’s incredibly important to stand out from competitors and truly be the best place to work in healthcare,” says Monteleone.
“Workplace innovation allows us to help our employees improve productivity, create better products, and improve their health and well-being”
Frank Monteleone,
Rexall Pharmacy Group
“Workplace innovation allows us to help our employees improve productivity, create better products, and improve their health and well-being”
Frank Monteleone,
Rexall Pharmacy Group
