Canada Beef Inc. Executive Staff

Rob Meijer's appointment

Robert Meijer was appointed President of Canada Beef Inc. effective August 1, 2011. He previously served as Director of Corporate Affairs for Cargill Limited.

Meijer brings 14 years of policy, regulatory, legislative, political and communications experience to Canada Beef Inc. In his position as Cargill Director, Meijer was responsible for Cargill’s Canadian government/regulatory relations, communication and community relations activities. He also led and managed emerging issues, business risk and customer collaboration for 19 business units in the areas of beef, poultry, milling, malt, grain handling and port services, animal nutrition and canola processing among others.

Meijer also held a board and/or committee position with a number of key agricultural organizations including; the Federal Roundtables, Flax Council of Canada, Malt Industry Association of Canada, Canadian Poultry Processors Association, Animal Nutrition Association of Canada, Western Grain Elevator Association, Canada Grains Council and the Canadian Meat Council. He holds two honours degrees; a B.A. (majoring in Economics and Sociology) and B.Sc. (Agri-business Management).

Executive Staff

Rob Meijer – President
John Baker – Executive VP Global Marketing
Ron Glaser – VP Corporate Affairs and Operations
Rob Giguere – VP Programs
Michael Shittu – VP Finance