Avena Foods Ltd. today announces the appointment of Wayne Arsenault as its new CEO, following the retirement of Gord Flaten.
Wayne is known as a collaborative, transformational leader with extensive leadership experience in the food, beverage and pet food industries.
“We welcome Wayne’s customer-first approach, which was developed over years in strategic management, manufacturing, and brand development. His passion for building partnerships and empowering teams strongly aligns with Avena’s vision of Partnering for safe, healthy diets and a sustainable world,” said Pete Samson, Avena Board Chair.
Wayne set up his first company at age 16. By age 29, he was the youngest plant manager in the Coca-Cola Enterprises system, responsible for the Toronto, Ontario plant. Wayne then went on to become General Manager at Molson Canadian, Vancouver, where he was awarded ‘best performing brewery’ for two consecutive years.