Letter from the ConAgra Canada President
Great food gives us pause to stop and enjoy life with family and friends.
Great food gives us pause to stop and enjoy life with family and friends.
Dear Friends,
Our mission at ConAgra Foods is to fuel Canadians with the food they love. Whether providing a quick mealtime solution or solving a snacking dilemma, we proudly fulfill this mission by producing the foods that allow us to share with family and friends or to simply treat ourselves. We have a vision of ConAgra Foods at every table, and that means continuing to produce the high-quality brands that Canadians know and trust for their great flavours, wholesomeness and good for you convenience.
At ConAgra we know that in order to maintain our trusted relationship with Canadians we must always be listening to you, always learning how your tastes are evolving and what you love to eat. Over the years, listening to you has led to innovations in our recipes, packaging and product development. We're always studying your taste and product preferences so we can continue to innovate and deliver the delicious high-quality foods that you'll not only enjoy eating but will also feel good about serving.
Just as our commitment to you is to deliver food that tastes great, we are equally as committed to nourishing our employees. At ConAgra Foods, engagement and collaboration are fundamental to everything that we do. In 2010 we were recognized as one of the "Top 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in Canada" by "I Love Rewards". Our people make it possible to meet our commitment to all Canadians, fueling you with the food you love.
In addition, we proudly partner each year with a variety of organizations that make a difference in the communities that we live, work and play. Through partnerships with Second Harvest, United Way, The Grocery Foundation and Food Banks Canada, we extend our mission of fuelling all Canadians with the food they love.
I hope you enjoy your visit to our website and take advantage of our healthy living tips.
Best Regards,
Tom Gunter
President, ConAgra Foods Canada
Tom Gunter
President
Tom joined ConAgra Foods in 2004, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the packaged goods industry.
Tom has been instrumental in leading business transformation within the ConAgra Foods Canada sales organization. During this time, he has also partnered with the India and Mexico organizations to help drive winning growth strategies.
Tom is a graduate of Ryerson University with a degree in Commerce. He is also an active member of Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC).
Food I love:
Orville Redenbacher's® Extra Buttery Gourmet Popping Corn
Reid Lewis
Vice President, Human Resources
With more than 15 years of experience in consumer packaged goods and related industries, Reid has been driving HR programs at ConAgra Foods that have exponentially increased both organizational productivity and profitability.
Since joining ConAgra Foods, Reid has also played a key role in ConAgra Foods's strategic direction by focusing on talent management and developing a high performance culture through employee engagement.
Reid is a graduate of the University of Toronto and is an active member of the JVS HR committee.
Mary Parniak
Vice President, Finance
Dynamic and results-oriented, Mary has provided leadership and overall management of the Finance operations since 2005. With priorities that include streamlining and strengthening the company's financial planning and analytical capabilities, Mary's leadership is invaluable as ConAgra Foods intensifies its growth strategies.
Mary is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Ryerson University. She is an independent director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Ceres Global Ag Corp, a publicly-traded company on the TSX.
Pina Sciarra
Vice President, Marketing
Pina's 18 years of experience in global marketing and general management in the food and beverage industry have turned her into a visionary leader. Since joining ConAgra Foods in 2009, she has strengthened the company's strategies to drive profitable growth and build stronger brand loyalty with consumers and retail partners.
Pina holds an MBA from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Physical Education degree from McMaster University. Pina is a member of the Salvation Army.
Tom Shurrie
Vice President, Sales
When Tom joined ConAgra Foods Canada in 2009, he brought with him a strong focus on building collaborative growth with business customers.
Tom has extensive knowledge of all facets of the food industry. As the leader of the sales team, he is an integral part of the strategic development and growth of ConAgra Foods Canada.
Tom holds a BA from Wilfrid Laurier University.
