Richard (“rick”) H. Smith

Biography

Richard H. Smith is past President and CEO of Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc and now  an independent consultant and business professional, active across a broad range of Life Sciences technologies.  A graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors, with 16 years of Board of Director experience, including publicly listed companies, privately held firms and Not for Profit entities. Board and related skills include corporate governance, audit committee, strategic planning, financing and compensation.  He is currently, Director and Co-Chair of BioAlberta, previously Director, AVAC, Taiga BioActives Inc., Chairman, Commercial Solutions Inc.   TSX:CSA, SemBioSys Genetics Inc. TSX:SBS, Chairman, BioProducts Canada, AVRIO Advisory Board, Chairman, CropLife Canada, Founding Chairman of BioProducts Canada Inc., (BPC).

Research Interest

Agriculture, food science, food technology, crop science