Per Bank is President and Chief Executive Officer of Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, and the country’s largest retailer and private-sector employer. In this role, which he assumed in November 2023, Mr. Bank is responsible for executing Loblaw’s corporate strategy and overseeing all aspects of the business’ day-to-day operations.
Under Mr. Bank’s leadership, Loblaw operates a network of 2,800 stores and pharmacies, leading e-commerce platforms, and many of Canada’s favorite and most-trusted brands – including President’s Choice, no name, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, T&T, Joe Fresh, PC Express and PC Financial. The company’s loyalty program, PC Optimum, is world-renowned with more than 17 million members. Its supply chain and technology networks are among the country’s most robust.
With a background in engineering and industrial businesses, Mr. Bank’s expertise is exhaustive and undeniable. For over 20 years, he’s acted as Chief Executive Officer for a wide range of consumer and retail companies across various global markets. Prior to joining Loblaw, he was CEO of Salling Group A/S with operations in Denmark, Germany, Poland; CEO of Tesco Hungary; and CEO of Coop Norden’s operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark. He has also held senior leadership positions with Mars and Danfoss.
Mr. Bank leads with purpose, values authenticity, and emphasizes open and honest two-way communication with both employees and customers. He is a decisive executive who brings unique voices and perspectives to every discussion.
Mr. Bank is a native of Denmark, and is married with two children.
