Call for nominations: join the Board of Directors of Protein Industries Canada

Protein Industries Canada is currently seeking nominations for positions on our Board of Directors. We invite passionate, purpose-driven leaders from across Canada to consider putting their name forward—or to nominate someone who fits this vision. This role represents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Canada’s food production and value-added agriculture sector—an industry poised for transformative growth.

In 2026, six Director positions are available for election, each for a three-year term. Of these, two incumbent Directors are eligible for re-election and have agreed to stand for a second term. Therefore, we are recruiting four new Directors.

As we enter the next phase of our journey and seize Canada’s Make It Here opportunity, Protein Industries Canada is seeking experienced directors who understand the responsibilities of governing a national, industry-led organization with a significant public-interest mandate, substantial financial stewardship responsibilities, and a commitment to strong governance, fiduciary oversight and strategic discipline.

Ideal candidates will bring demonstrated experience as board directors, with the ability to provide independent oversight, contribute to long-term strategy, steward financial and organizational risk, and support effective executive performance oversight. A governance designation, such as ICD.D, C. Dir. or an equivalent director education credential, would be an asset, as would a CPA designation or other relevant financial certification.

In addition to strong governance experience and/or financial acumen, we are looking for candidates who can bring one or more of the following skills and attributes:

• Experience as a Canadian grower and business owner; and/or
• Expertise in Canadian food manufacturing; and/or
• Experience as an investor in growth-stage companies, private equity, infrastructure or other forms of institutional/private capital; and/or
• Government relations or corporate affairs experience in Canada.

Candidates should be respected leaders who are vested in the long-term growth and success of Canada’s food production and value-added agriculture sector. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, passionate about strengthening Canada’s economy, who bring governance, financial, investment, government relations or strategic experience are also encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will play a key role in advancing Protein Industries Canada’s mandate and strengthening its position as a national leader in innovation, sustainability and economic development.

The slate of independent and industry candidates presented by the Governance & Nominating Committee will be approved by the membership at our Annual General Meeting session of Plant Forward on the Prairies in Saskatoon on September 22, 2026.

Nominations are now open and will close on July 31, 2026.

To let your name stand for election to the Board of Directors, you must:

• Be, or be willing to become, a member of Protein Industries Canada in good standing;
  
• Be authorized to represent your organization;
  
• Complete the nomination form as instructed;
  
• Have the nomination form signed by two (2) other Protein Industries Canada members;
• Submit a short biography or résumé;
• Submit a letter of intent outlining your interest in serving on the Board that describes how your experience would contribute to the Board; and
• Submit your completed nomination package to deidre@proteinsupercluster.ca.

Nominations are now open and will close on July 31, 2026.

Protein Industries Canada is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization created to position Canada as a global source of high-quality plant-based food, feed and ingredients. We are one of Canada’s five Global Innovation Clusters.

By facilitating industry partnerships, and opening doors to investment opportunities, Protein Industries Canada is working to create a $25 billion ingredient manufacturing, food processing and bio-products sector for Canada by 2035. Since 2018, Protein Industries Canada has co-invested into 109 projects worth $807.4 million with organizations from across Canada and internationally, to create solutions to a global food challenge. We are currently in our second mandate, which extends to March 31, 2028. Our mission is to invest collaboratively to accelerate innovation and the competitiveness of the Canadian plant protein sector.

Protein Industries Canada is governed by a 12-person volunteer Board of Directors, made up of individuals from coast-to-coast. The Board meets four to six times a year and has two committees: Governance & Nominating and Audit & Finance. Committees meet ahead of regular Board meetings.

Board terms are for three (3) years. Directors may serve for up to two terms (i.e. six (6) years). Board meetings are held both virtually and in-person at the discretion of the Chair. A minimum of two in-person board meetings will be held each year.

Protein Industries Canada is committed to having a culturally and geographically diverse board with representation that reflects the sector from coast-to-coast. As part of our commitment to Economic Reconciliation, Protein Industries Canada is committed to increasing Indigenous voices as part of our Board of Directors. Directors are expected to exercise independent judgment and follow governance practices that avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest.