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Drew Black named new CEO of Egg Farmers of Canada

“We are excited to welcome Mr. Black as our CEO. He brings a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience from working within the agriculture sector for many years. His incredible passion for nurturing collaborative teams, which is something we prioritized throughout our CEO search, makes him particularly well suited to lead Egg Farmers of Canada,” said Roger Pelissero, Chair of Egg Farmers of Canada.

Black takes on the role of CEO after serving as Executive Director at the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers where he was the principal liaison between the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and the organization’s operations. Prior to this, he served as the Director of Environment and Science Policy at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. He has sat on a range of federal and global advisory committees and roundtables, advancing policy and regulations in the areas of animal health, biosecurity, and climate change.

“I am honoured to join Egg Farmers of Canada and for the opportunity to work with the Board of Directors, the staff team, provincial and territorial egg boards, and the organization’s many stakeholders,” said Black. “Egg Farmers of Canada is a well-known leader, and I have significant respect for what the organization has achieved throughout its long history. I look forward to supporting the growth of key areas such as on-farm standards, innovation, and sustainability within Canada’s egg farming sector.”

Source : Farmersforum

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