As Executive Vice-President, People and Culture at WestJet Airlines, Ferio Pugliese is responsible for overseeing all aspects of WestJet's core People Management programs for its 7,300 employees. A certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Ferio holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education degree from Central Michigan University, an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor. Ferio has worked in various senior leadership roles with experience in facilitating organizational effectiveness and business transformation, as well as implementing positive employee relations, talent management and compensation and reward programs. Prior to joining WestJet, Ferio's previous roles included Vice-President of Human Resources at Catalyst Paper Corporation in Vancouver, Director of Human Resources Development at Windsor Casino Ltd., and Director of Human Resources Development at Casino Rama, Carnival Resorts and Casinos. In 2007, Ferio was recognized by Caldwell Partners as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40. With a passion for business, Ferio believes in always pushing your comfort zone and believing in yourself and the people around you.