Darla Kestle joined Busy Bees in September 2025 to lead our work in North America, bringing with her extensive leadership experience across multiple industries. Previously, she served for six years as Chief Operating Officer of Impact Fitness, a Planet Fitness franchisee, where she led operations across both the U.S. and Canada. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Operations at Holiday Retirement, a senior living company with more than 230 communities across the U.S. and Canada. Her career includes 13 years with KinderCare Learning Centers, where she advanced through progressive leadership roles, including Region Vice President and Senior Director of Operations. Motivated by her passion for education and childcare, Darla is driving our mission and business as we expand across the continent.
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