Chief Executive Officer, Global Institute for Food Security

Chief Executive Officer, Global Institute for Food Security

The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) stands at the forefront of agri-food innovation in Canada and beyond. Founded to advance sustainable food systems through discovery, development, and delivery, GIFS unites industry, academia, and government to address the complex challenges of global food security. GIFS is uniquely equipped with integrated technology platforms - from genomics and biomanufacturing to data analytics and synthetic biology - enabling full-spectrum research and commercialization under one roof. With an ambitious 2025 strategic plan and a growing international reputation, GIFS is a catalytic force for scientific excellence, economic development, and societal impact in the evolving bioeconomy. Based at the University of Saskatchewan and proximate to a number of national labs and other world-class organizations in the innovation space, GIFS is extremely well poised to be a key playe...