Launi Skinner (born 1964) is a Canadian business woman, with 20 years of experience leading several high-profile companies within Canada and internationally, including Starbucks US, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, and First West Credit Union. Skinner is currently chief executive officer of First West Credit Union, one of Canada's largest credit unions.
Launi Skinner | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1964 |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, community leader |
| Known for | CEO, First West Credit Union; former president, U.S. Starbucks |
| Website | [1] |
Skinner joined First West Credit Union in 2010, four months after the January 1, 2010, merger of Valley First Credit Union and Envision Credit Union.[1] The same year, Skinner established First West Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary that provides subordinated debt and mezzanine finance services to small and medium-sized businesses in British Columbia. Under Skinner's leadership in 2013, First West Credit Union successfully acquired Enderby & District Credit Union. Then, under Skinner's leadership In 2015, Vancouver Island-based Island Savings Credit Union merged with First West Credit Union.[2]
Career
editBefore joining First West Credit Union, Skinner served as chief operating officer of 1-800 GOT JUNK? and as president of Starbucks US. However, during her first year at First West, Skinner grew the credit union's net interest income by 37.3% to $129.0 million. Skinner's leadership between 2010 and 2016 saw First West introducing more than 20 new products and services, donating more than $2.2 million to charitable community causes, increasing total assets to $8.7 billion and adding more than 35,000 net new members,[3] the latter a particularly noteworthy accomplishment in light of the flat membership growth trends facing Canada's credit union industry at the time.[4]
Professional recognition
editSkinner is a four-time recipient of the Women's Executive Network's (WXN) Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award, having received the accolade in 2010,[5] 2011,[6] 2012,[7] and 2014,[8] earning her entrance into WXN's Hall of Fame. She was also recognized by Business in Vancouver as one of the Most Influential Women in Business in 2011.[9] In 2007, Skinner was included as one of the "Four Women to Watch" in Fortune Magazine’s 50 Most Power Women feature.[10] Internationally, Skinner received the 2011 Stevie Award for Best Canadian Executive.[11]
Skinner has contributed to a number of boards and community organizations. She is a strong advocate for women in business and is deeply involved in the community. She served as past-chair for the Metro Vancouver YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in 2010 and 2011. Skinner is also a community leader for the Minerva Foundation for BC Women. Additionally, she is a board member for Rocky Mountaineer,[12] and Science World.[13] Skinner is a former member of the board of governors for Kwantlen Polytechnic University.[14] and former board member of Qtrade Financial Group.
Notes
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- ^ Duffy, Andrew. "Island Savings merger with Langley credit union approved". Times Colonist. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." www.firstwestcu.ca.
- ^ "Troubles With Canada's Credit Union System ...Is the US Next?". The Financial Brand. 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
- ^ "Home | Financial Post Home Page | Financial Post". www.financialpost.com.
- ^ "Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100". Financial Post. 6 December 2011.
- ^ "Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada: Scotiabank Corporate Executives Award". Financial Post. 4 December 2012.
- ^ Mckenzie, Kevin Hinton & Ryan. "BCBusiness". www.bcbusiness.ca.
- ^ http://www.biv.com/iwib/>
- ^ "4 women to watch - Launi Skinner (4) - FORTUNE". money.cnn.com.
- ^ "2011 Honorees | Stevie Awards". stevieawards.com.
- ^ "Truly Moving Train Journeys | Rocky Mountaineer". www.rockymountaineer.com.
- ^ "Board of Directors, Friends and Patrons". www.scienceworld.ca.
- ^ http://www.kwantlen.ca/news/2010/120910.html Archived 2011-05-21 at the Wayback Machine>