Laura Silvester

Laura Silvester has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Laura currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer & Head of Product at Anthill, where they focus on applying AI solutions to improve employee communication. Prior to this, they worked as an Advisor for Anthill.

Before joining Anthill, Laura held various positions at Hootsuite. Laura served as the Senior Director of Product Management & Head of Product Strategy, overseeing the Social Selling product portfolio and driving business growth. Laura also worked as the Director and Head of Ecosystem, responsible for managing partnerships and developing the company's ecosystem product portfolio. Prior to that, they were the Senior Manager of Corporate Development Strategy & Operations, where they played a key role in shaping Hootsuite's growth strategy and leading acquisitions.

Laura's previous experience includes roles at lululemon athletica, where they worked as an Ecommerce Manager & Website Product Manager for ivivva and later as a Business Manager, driving revenue growth and expansion initiatives. Laura also gained valuable experience as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company and as an intern at HSBC Bank Canada, where they gained exposure to various departments and developed a versatile skillset.

Overall, Laura Silvester has a strong background in product management, strategy, and business development, with a focus on leveraging technology to drive growth and innovation.

Laura Silvester has a background in Finance and English Literature from UBC Sauder School of Business. Laura also holds a degree in Product Management from Product Institute and has completed Angel Academy from Female Funders. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Arts, Honours degree from Bader College. Laura has obtained the certification "Becoming an AI-First Product Leader" from LinkedIn in 2023.