Tom Velan

Mr. Tom Velan is Chairman of the Corporation. He joined the Corporation in 1973 and held various positions with increasing levels of responsibility mainly in international sales and developing and managing foreign subsidiaries. Prior to being appointed President in 2003, he was Executive Vice-President, Export Sales and Overseas Operations. In 2011 he was appointed President & CEO. In 2015, he was appointed Chairman and CEO. He has been a director of the Corporation since 1976. Mr. Velan graduated with a B. Comm. from McGill in 1972.