Debbie Gust

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About Debbie Gust

Mother, Wife, Business Owner, Board Member, Shareholder, and now President…Debbie Gust is President of WOW! Factor Desserts, a Canadian, National, leading upscale frozen dessert supplier to restaurants, hotels, banquet halls, cruise ships, healthcare institutions, and airlines. In business for 40 years, WOW! Factor Desserts is family-run and prides themselves in excellence, quality, and the best customer service in the industry.Married with 2 university-aged boys, Debbie comes from a family of entrepreneurs on both sides, each of which run several different businesses in various different industries. From construction & development to energy, storage, and the golf course & banquet business, she is lucky enough to be running the sweetest business, a dessert company! A member of WPO, WFF, alumni of Wilfrid Laurier University and former varsity soccer player, Debbie is bilingual in English and French, and has worked overseas in France while in her youth. Fortunate to have been accepted into Western University's Quantum Shift Ivey Program for Entrepreneurs (named one of Canada’s Top 40 Entrepreneurs in 2016), and accepted with scholarship into Harvard University's Business Executive program, ‘Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director’ in 2017, Debbie’s desire to continue her professional development in the area of Diversity and Strong Leadership is an investment she is making in her own personal growth.Debbie was also lucky enough to be chosen as a key volunteer for Prince Harry’s Invictus Games and as a Medal tray bearer for the Pam Am Games. Her claim to fame is presenting the Gold Medal to Andre De Grasse for his 100meter win TO2015! Debbie’s hobbies also include playing soccer, skiing, participating in volunteering and fundraising activities such 100 Women Who Care, Ride to Conquer Cancer, and helping build a house for Habitat for Humanity. Debbie loves life, family, and giving back to her community.