Dan Curtin Announces Retirement
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods
Inc. (TSX: MFI), a leading North American producer of high-quality,
sustainable protein, announced today that Adam Grogan will assume the role of President of
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, SPC ("Greenleaf"),
effective January 31,
2022.
Mr. Grogan has been a key contributor within the Maple Leaf
Foods organization for over twenty years, holding a number of
critical positions, including being the company's Senior Vice
President of Marketing, Innovation, Research and Development before
transitioning to Chief Operating Officer of Greenleaf in August
2019. He has a strong track-record of delivering
results, having helped to shape one of the largest transformation
agendas in Canadian food history during his tenure with Maple Leaf
Foods.
The appointment is the next step in a long-term leadership
succession plan for the Greenleaf business, as current Greenleaf
President Dan Curtin, will retire at
the end of January 2022 after more
than four decades of experience in the food industry.
Mr. Curtin was a key player in the acquisition of the Field
Roast™ business, which was brought together with the
Lightlife® business to form Greenleaf, as well the recent
construction of the new tempeh facility in Indianapolis. He
has also been a driving force behind the innovation, customer
development and expanded distribution that has fueled Greenleaf's
growth over the last several years.
"Leadership transitions are incredibly important and, done well,
they take time. Over the last two years, Dan and Adam have
been a powerful combination, working together, learning from each
other, building a strong team at Greenleaf, and creating excitement
around our leading Lightlife and Field Roast brands," said
Michael H. McCain, President and
CEO. "Dan is a strong leader who has been instrumental in
building our Greenleaf business, and we are deeply grateful for his
contributions. As Dan hands the reigns to Adam, we are
confident that Adam's experience, passion for excellence and
commitment to delivering winning results, make him extremely well
suited to lead Greenleaf into the future."
Following his retirement, Mr. Curtin will stay on as a strategic
advisor to ensure a seamless transition for all stakeholders, while
continuing to share his insights and expertise as the company moves
ahead with the next phase of its plant protein strategy.
About Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple
Leaf Foods") is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the
most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing
food products under leading brands including Maple
Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural
Selections®, Schneiders®,
Schneiders® Country Naturals®,
Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®,
Lightlife® and Field Roast™. Maple Leaf Foods employs
approximately 13,500 people and does business in Canada, the
U.S. and Asia. The company is headquartered
in Mississauga, Ontario, and
its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI).
About Greenleaf Foods, SPC
Greenleaf Foods, SPC, is transforming plant-based protein with a
wide array of delicious and innovative products that satisfy
consumers interested in adding protein variety to their diets. Our
leading brands include Lightlife® ("Lightlife") and
Field Roast™ ("Field Roast"). Together, these brands are delighting
loyal, longtime fans and enticing new ones who never knew
plant-based protein could taste so good. The Lightlife and Field
Roast portfolios feature nearly 50 products and represent a leading
market position in the refrigerated, plant-based protein category
in the U.S. Greenleaf Foods, SPC is a wholly owned, independent
subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI).
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