Gary Maksymetz

Biography

Gary Maksymetz is Chief Operating Officer at Maple Leaf Foods. In this role, Mr. Maksymetz has primary responsibility for leading Maple Leaf’s commercial activities in prepared meats, as well as the Company’s fresh pork and poultry businesses. He is actively engaged in the day-to day operational performance of the business and works closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer on strategies to expand Maple Leaf’s business within existing categories, into adjacent categories and into new markets.  Mr. Maksymetz was previously President of Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, a business unit of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. In this role, Mr. Maksymetz was responsible for the Company’s market-leading fresh and value-added meats business, anchored by the flagship consumer brands Maple Leaf and Schneiders, as well as a family of strong sub-brands, including Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections and Schneiders Country Naturals.  Mr. Maksymetz brings to Maple Leaf Foods Inc. more than three decades of experience in the food industry having served in a number of key positions in the Company including Executive Vice President, Fresh Meats; Executive Vice President, Fresh Pork; Senior Vice President of Retail Sales for Canada and the U.S.; and Vice President, General Manager with the Consumer Foods’ U.S. operations. His industry experience also includes roles with Canada Packers, Swift/Gainers and Burns Foods, which were acquired by Maple Leaf Foods Inc.  Mr. Maksymetz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science from the University of Manitoba.

Research Interest

Business