Monica Tate
Role: Investigator
Site: CDL-Vancouver
Stream: Climate
With over 20 years of experience ranging from North America’s largest corporations to dynamic start-ups, Monica has consistently driven innovation and growth in every role she has undertaken. A leader committed to sustainable and ethical practices, she inspires with authenticity and vision. As a CEO, Monica prioritizes financial acumen, achieving best-in-class ROI while upholding ethical standards.
Key career highlights include innovating a harm reduction model for manufacturing in China with the FCC business, acting as co-founder of Snacks Solved! – America’s first zero-waste snack company, serving as P&G’s first NA Sustainability Officer, elevating Folgers to Canada’s top coffee brand, and driving Pantene into position as Quebec’s leader in hair care across all channels. She has collaborated with industry giants like Coca-Cola, Molson, and Canopy Growth, and contributed to the global launch of Loop by Terracycle. Monica is also an avid community contributor and mentor to sustainable, women-owned and indigenous owned small businesses.
Currently, Monica serves as CEO of Snacks Solved, driving non-linear packaging solutions in the CPG world, and as a partner at FCC delivering upstream innovation for sustainable and ethical manufacturing solutions.