Leigh Forbes

Proudly Serving: Sussex, Amherst, Moncton & P.E.I.

Position: HR Business Partner

Core Value: Stay Real

Working as a Sobeys cashier while still in high school, Leigh Forbes likely had no idea how great a role Sobeys would play in her life. Now more than 30 years later, she has moved through the ranks, and now loves her HR role, where she is able to support the managers who have more than 100 employees, and their teams. Her Value Champion nomination was made thanks to her hard work and dedication, exemplified by a situation where she quickly helped manage a situation remotely. Understanding that open, honest and timely communication are vital to a successful outcome, she made sure that both the manager and the employee were happy with their resolution. Impressively, Leigh has been working while undergoing treatment for cancer, and she credits Sobeys for helping her cope. “The support my team has shown me has been stellar. They’re there for me, and I’m there for them,” she said. Her colleagues have been amazed at her tenacity and dedication. “She’s an ‘exceeds expectations’ employee,” wrote her manager.