Gord Clunie - NEXT Foodservice + Hospitality Expo

Gord Clunie

Gord Clunie is the Vice President of Sysco Prairies. He is a sales and operations leader with a career that spans 25 years across the beverage alcohol, CPG and hospitality industries. He carries a Science Degree from the University of Winnipeg and a Psychology degree from the University of Manitoba and has a passion for change management and people leadership. Outside of work, you’ll find Gord with his amazing wife and 2 kids on the lake or at the volleyball courts.

Monday 09/08, 10:30AM-11:20AM

Stronger Together | The Heart of Hospitality in Western Canada with Gord Clunie

Main Stage | Gord Clunie | Kevin Penner

Western Canada’s restaurant industry has faced more in five years than most industries see in a decade. Labour shortages, inflation, wildfires, and economic uncertainty have tested every operator. But this community hasn’t folded, it’s flexed.

The future belongs to those who show up for each other. Collaboration, loyalty, and the human touch still win over any algorithm. In this session, we’ll explore how building momentum from within and treating community as strategy can help Western hospitality thrive into 2026 and beyond.