New CWB CEO

[charliep]

Those of you who get the Western Producer will have a name for the new CEO. An interesting way to announce.

[charliep]

More information from Reuters.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - The Canadian government is expected to name Ian White, currently chief executive of Australia's Queensland Sugar Ltd, as the new CEO of the Canadian Wheat Board, one of the world's largest grain exporters, the Western Producer newspaper reported in its January 24 issue.

ADVERTISEMENT

White, described as a strong advocate for trade liberalization by the newspaper, was chosen from three candidates by a CWB-government committee, and accepted by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, the newspaper said.

Ritz was expected to take the recommendation to federal cabinet soon for formal approval, the article said.

[parsley]

I browsed a website:


Quote

Ian White has extensive experience at senior management level in the agricultural commodity sector both in Australia and North America.

He is a director of the Cubbie Group and is a member of the Queensland Competition Authority. He previously headed Queensland Cotton’s Australian and US operations, was managing director and chief executive officer of Defiance Mills Limited and was the chief executive of Grainco Limited. Ian was also a director of the World Sugar Reseatch Organisation.

Appointed 17 April 2000.

[Hopperbin]

One thing for sure, if he becomes CEO of the CWB , he has work to do.

[parsley]

Cleaning house is time consuming.

[mcfarms]

Damn and I was sure I had it in the bag.....

[mcfarms]

However putting my disappointment aside for a moment I find this a very interesting development as I'm sure many on here do too.

[mcfarms]

as to the new CEO ,
Ritz didn't make this announcement, so is it confirmed or not???
if its true and some one leaked it, who's trying to gain to embaress Ritz?
Erik