Robert Meijer, former Director of Corporate Affairs for Cargill Limited, has been appointed President of Canada Beef Inc. effective August 1, 2011.
“Rob’s extensive background in the beef industry ranges from domestic and international marketing to trade and regulatory issues. This, coupled with his dynamic approach to taking the interests of Canada Beef forward on the domestic and world stages, will serve the Canadian cattle and beef industry well,” newly appointed Canada Beef chair Brad Wildeman said in a release.
In his position at Cargill, Meijer was responsible for Cargill’s Canadian government/regulatory relations, communication, and community relations activities.
