Sue Paish

Pharmasave CEO

Formerly the top lawyer at Vancouver's largest law firm, Sue Paish switched horses in mid-career to run Pharmasave Drugs with the goal of doubling the company's 392 franchised stores in her first five years. With no prior pharmacy or retailing experience, she compensated with 14-hour days and a work ethic that should make her goal attainable, quickly earning the respect and admiration of her colleagues. Paish also finds time to sit on environmentally conscious corporate boards and is a director of the Vancouver Women's Hospital Foundation. She keeps in shape by regularly trekking the Grouse Grind near her North Vancouver home. Husband Brad Gunderson, who quit his film set-design job to care for the family full-time, has provided play-by-play commentary for some of their daughters' soccer exploits.