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Dino Bianco
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Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Bianco was appointed Chief Executive Officer on March 9, 2018. He is an accomplished and highly respected executive who brings over 25 years of financial, sales & marketing and senior management experience with Kraft. As President of Kraft Canada, Mr. Bianco successfully led a business with several billion in sales, 23 brands, 11 facilities and with more than 5,000 employees. Mr. Bianco has also developed a strong relationship with Canadian retailers and in 2013 was the recipient of the Food Industry Association of Canada’s “Golden Pencil” award recognizing his lifetime contribution to the grocery sector. Furthermore, he has extensive U.S. and foodservice experience having recently served as President of Kraft’s multibillion U.S. Beverage division based in Chicago. During his tenure, he was responsible for driving significant growth, profits and innovation.

Mr. Bianco holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He currently sits on the Board of Welbilt Foodservice (WBT.NYSE).
 
Michael Keays
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Chief Financial Officer

Michael Keays was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Kruger Products Inc. in 2024. He has been with the Company since 2008 and has grown his career in various Finance leadership roles across our Business Units in Canada and the U.S. Michael acted as Vice President, Business Finance from 2020 until his appointment as Chief Financial Officer and, prior to that time, as Director of Finance since 2018. Michael is an active member of the Chartered Professional Accountant organization and holds a Bachelor of Commerce with accounting specialization from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. He is fluently bilingual in English and French.
François Paroyan
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Corporate Secretary and General Counsel

François Paroyan was appointed Corporate Secretary and General Counsel on July 6, 2015. Prior to joining Kruger Products Inc., Mr. Paroyan worked seven years as a Legal & HR executive with a global chemical company, BASF Canada. He also acquired significant experience in the retail and food industry while working as a Legal and Labour Relations Professional for over eleven years at George Weston and Loblaw Companies. Mr. Paroyan received his LL.B. and B.Soc.Sc. from the University of Ottawa. He is also called to the Bar in the Province of Ontario.