Cynthia Shanks serves as Senior Director of Corporate Affairs for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Canada, spearheading corporate communications, sustainability initiatives, and government affairs. With a strategic mindset and over two decades of experience, she plays a crucial role in advancing KDP Canada’s environmental and corporate objectives.
Since joining KDP Canada in 2012, Cynthia has been instrumental in embedding sustainability into the Company’s core strategy. Her leadership has driven transformative packaging innovations, significantly reducing the Company’s environmental impact.
Before her time at KDP, Cynthia held senior communications positions at Hydro-Québec and Deloitte, and she began her career as a Communications Advisor at Stratège Idées Communication and Project Manager at the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal.
A passionate advocate for the industry, Cynthia is actively involved in key associations, serving on boards that reflect her commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices. She has served in the past on the boards of the Coffee Association of Canada and the Plastic Division of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, and currently sits on the board of Circular Materials, the Canadian Beverage Association, and the Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association.
Cynthia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Montréal, fueling her relentless drive for positive change.