Ottawa – The Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC), BB #:163706 a recognized international trading standards body for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector and service provider to the Government of Canada, is very pleased to announce that Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) veteran, Kevin Smith, joins our team as DRC’s Vice-President, Operations.
Kevin’s responsibilities will encompass team leadership, development of new opportunities in standards development/delivery, and contributing to the DRC’s marketing and business strategies.
Kevin brings over 20 years of program development and delivery leadership experience to DRC, with 7 of those years as ex officio Government of Canada representative on the DRC Board of Directors.
Prior to joining DRC, Kevin gained expertise developing new trade and commerce programs for many commodities by working collaboratively and obtaining consensus with industry partners both domestically and internationally. From his participation on various international fora, such as Codex Alimentarius, Kevin also brings extensive networking opportunities and a deep knowledge of the international standards community.
“Kevin is an outstanding addition to our DRC team, as he brings a great combination of management experience, program innovation and what it takes to deliver client/member success,” said Luc Mougeot, President and CEO of DRC. “As DRC continues its growth and focuses not only on North America but internationally, Kevin’s leadership and his strong background in building government/industry networks will accelerate DRC’s growth as an international dispute resolution body. We are thrilled to have him join our team!” stated Luc Mougeot.
About DRC:
The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) is a non-profit, membership-based organization serving the produce trade. DRC provides harmonized standards, procedures and services to our members to help them avoid commercial disputes. When differences of opinion occur, we provide consultation, mediation and arbitration services to resolve the issue in a timely and cost-effective manner. We strive to counsel and educate our members about best practices so they may avoid disputes altogether. Our dispute resolution model is designed to reduce risk and facilitate trade between members. For Canadians, DRC membership is not only a good business practice, it is a regulatory requirement of the CFIA..
Information regarding the DRC can be found at www.fvdrc.com
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact DRC at 613-234-0982 or e-mail at info@fvdrc.com.
