Leigh Pearson is a distinguished leader with expertise in facilities and sustainability, prior to joining BGIS as a Managing Director Leigh spent her career as a retailer most notably recognized for her role at Staples Canada, where she served as Senior Director of Facilities, Sustainability, Sourcing & Procurement across all Canadian operations, including supply chain, retail, and corporate functions.

Leigh’s work earned her recognition in Canada’s Clean50 list in 2014 and 2016, and 2025 marking her as one of the country’s leading sustainability champions—particularly notable as the only retailer to receive the award three times. She was also honored twice by the Retail Council of Canada for her sustainability leadership.

Leigh has been deeply involved with industry associations supporting multi site Facilties Management, Sustainability and Strategic Sourcing . Leigh joined the Connex (formerly PRSM) Board in 2014, became Chair of the Board in 2016–17—notably the second woman in 25 years to hold the position and to date the only Canadian