Curtis Frank has been appointed chief operating officer of Maple Leaf Foods effective October 1. Frank will have executive responsibility for the company’s prepared meats, fresh pork and poultry operations, and commercial activities, and play a lead role in the development and implementation of strategic business initiatives.
Frank has over 18 years of experience at Maple Leaf in progressively senior roles, and has been senior VP, retail since 2014. He will replace Gary Maksymetz, COO since 2014, who is retiring for personal reasons.