Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. appoints new executive director
Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. appoints new executive director
The board of directors of Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. announced in a news release the appointment of Andrew Morse as executive director effective June 28, 2015.
Morse originally joined FCO in September 2011 as the plant health coordinator, progressing to plant health and international trade manager, and since the beginning of this year he’s held the position of managing director. A 2009 graduate of the masters of science program in environmental iology at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, Morse worked on a contract basis as a researcher and university teaching assistant prior to joining FCO.
“For the past three years Andrew has successfully assisted our growers in navigating the complex regulatory frameworks associated with plant health and international trade,” said Gerard Schouwenaar, chairman at FCO, in a written release. “He has skillfully represented our interests to federal and international governments. He has been actively involved in developing programs with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency such as the Bulb Remediation program and the new Greenhouse Certification program. His passion for this sector is reflected not only in the work he has performed to date, but [also] in the extra effort he has put forth. We are very excited about the passion, energy and organizational ability that Andrew will bring to this position.”
Over the next month Morse will be working closely with Dean Shoemaker, the departing executive director, to ensure a smooth transition in the leadership of the association.
