TORONTO — Lactalis Canada has appointed Matt Price to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective May 1.
In this role, Price will lead Lactalis Canada’s total human-resources strategy for a 4000+ workforce across the country including corporate human resources, industrial relations, organizational development, talent acquisition and total rewards.
“As part of the Lactalis Canada experience, we strive to be an Employer of Choice and are dedicated to fostering a culture that drives, develops and supports our people,” says Mark Taylor, president and CEO, Lactalis Canada. “We welcome Matt’s extensive experience and seasoned leadership as we continue to enhance key talent initiatives, foster cross collaboration, and champion a people-first approach that drives sustainable business growth while strengthening our future.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining Lactalis Canada at a pivotal time of growth, performance and innovation,” says Matt Price, CHRO at Lactalis Canada. “As a company that seeks to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians every day – starting with its investment in its people – I look forward to building on this all-important purpose and further shaping a workplace where everyone can thrive.”
Price was most recently at Unilever as senior vice-president, HR, Ice Cream, Americas, where he led the HR agenda across North & South America. Prior to that, he was the senior vice-president, Foods North America & vice-president, HR, Eastern Europe, overseeing more than 3,000 employees across 20 countries. He has also held senior HR leadership roles at Mars Inc. and GSK in Canada.
