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Larry Malazdrewicz

                          
Occupation: Executive and Transition Coach; Strategic Planning, Training and Development Consultant

Highlights of Achievements: Certified facilitator for Tracom, Ken Blanchard, Paradigm Learning and Communispond; Management experience in Finance, Manufacturing, Training and Development, Sales, Marketing and Human Resources; Thirty years in the pharmaceutical, chemical and agriculture and food industries involved in new product launches, mergers, culture development and all aspects of human resource strategy implementation; B.Sc.Ag. from the University of Manitoba and MBA from the University of Western Ontario; Coach certification from the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara and accredited coach with the International Coach Federation; Chairman of the Board of a Red Deer specialty chemical company.

What do you think are the three best qualities of Alberta’s agriculture and food industry?

Its ability to change and adapt to the changing needs of the world’s food demands; its diversity of climatic regions within the province; the diversity and innovativeness of crops, animals and food producers in Alberta

What attracted you to become involved with the Agriculture and Food Council?

Having worked in the agriculture industry all my life, it was a natural interest area for me. When I was invited to sit on the IAMF Action Team as an industry representative, I was very pleased and learned a lot more about the work of the Council. My interest only grew from there.                

What aspect of the Agriculture and Food Council makes you most pleased to be involved with the organization?

I enjoyed the challenge of moving forward with a new strategic plan for the Council and how it will help guide the industry into the future.