Former Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive with experience as member/director/chair on 15 boards and industry associations. Earned Chartered Director designation (ICD.D) from University of Toronto.Certified in Executive General Management (UBC).Experience collaborating with many stakeholders including: shareholders, government agencies, auditors, retailers, distributors, producers, processors, suppliers, marketing agencies, sales teams, unions, etc... Excellent record of achievement in strategic leadership, with extensive experience consolidating and integrating organizations after mergers and acquisitions. Strengths and experience include:-Board Governance-Strategic planning-P&L Responsibility-Mentoring-Team building-Negotiating-Food Security-Risk and Crisis Management-Corporate Social Responsibility -Lean Manufacturing (5S)-Supply Management System-Budgeting-Capital expenditures-Co-packing for major international companies-Guiding teams through difficult and critical times using a collaborative approach.