BC Tree Fruits Cooperative has completed its top level restructuring, appointing Todd McMyn as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ross Dwhytie as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). McMyn joined the Cooperative effective April 1 and Dwhytie on April 8.
“We are extremely excited to welcome two solid leaders to the Cooperative,” says Chairman of the Board Jeet Dukhia. “The Board of Directors went through an extensive search for the past number of months to ensure we find the right individuals that will excel in these positions on behalf of our grower members.”
McMyn joins the Cooperative with previous experience as a CEO where he led a successful manufacturing and trading corporation involved in high tech products infrastructure, as well as consulting on various agricultural and farming projects globally.
McMyn brings a global perspective and has travelled to more than 50 countries setting up distribution and business. He has participated in international trade missions with the BC government.
A graduate of Simon Fraser University (SFU), Todd has been trained and instituted Total Quality Management manufacturing standards with a number of global companies.
“I’m thrilled to join the Cooperative as the new CEO,” said McMyn. “I am excited for the future of our Cooperative and l want to ensure we are leaders in the industry not only in the Okanagan Valley and British Columbia, but worldwide.”
Ross joins the Cooperative with a strong background in finance and a wealth of knowledge and strategic ability to help move the organization forward.
As a CPA and CA, Ross brings with him 15 plus years’ experience in both public practice and industry.
“Thank you to the Board of Directors and to Mr. McMyn for providing me the opportunity to join such a strong, reputable organization as the new CFO,” states Mr. Ross Dwhytie. “I look forward to working with both our staff and growers and help guide our Cooperative into a prosperous future.”