TORONTO — The Board of Directors of Restaurants Canada has appointed Todd Barclay as its new president and CEO, effective today.
“I’m excited and privileged to join an association which has been focused on helping the foodservice industry grow and prosper in Canada for over 75 years,” says Barclay. “Our industry, which employs over one million Canadians, and is a critical part of the national economy, is currently facing significant challenges. As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re actively setting our sights on what we can do today to support our members, how we can help the industry recover and thrive in the short term, and then support the industry into the future.”
Barclay has more than 20 years of senior-leadership experience, most recently in food manufacturing (Cardinal Meats), as well as in leading a major national restaurant brand (Swiss Chalet). Barclay has also owned a small independent restaurant cafe.
“We’re very pleased to welcome Todd to lead Restaurants Canada through these troubled times and better ones to come,” says Guy Laframboise, Chair of Restaurants Canada. “Todd brings an extensive depth of leadership and experience in the restaurant industry. On behalf of the Board and the members of Restaurants Canada, we look forward to Todd growing the voice of the restaurateur in Canada, on a local and national level. Welcome aboard.”
