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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
August 13, 2008
Canterra Seeds Holdings Ltd. ("Canterra Seeds") announced
today the appointment of Dr. Erin Armstrong Ph.D, BSc. (Ag) as
the new Director of Research and Development effective
immediately.
Ron Gorst, Chief Executive Officer, said “Erin’s extensive
experience, technical knowledge, and leadership record will be a
huge asset to our team.”
Dr. Armstrong has been President and CEO for the Brewing and
Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI) in Winnipeg, Manitoba
for the past eight years. Prior to BMBRI Erin worked with Canada
Malting Co., Ltd. and General Mills, Inc. She brings over 15
years experience working within the agriculture industry
including service on the Prairie Registration Committee for Oats
and Barley as well as the Western Grains Research Foundation
Advisory Committee.
A native to Winnipeg, Erin has also worked and lived abroad. She
completed her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the
University of Manitoba and her PhD in Biochemistry from the
University of Ottawa.
Owned by 170 (and growing) western Canadian shareholders,
CANTERRA SEEDS is committed to the development of genetically
superior varieties. From high-yielding canola hybrids to a
versatile portfolio of cereals, pulses and other varieties,
customers can be assured of optimal performance. |
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