Toronto – Todd Barclay is the new president and chief executive officer of Restaurants Canada, effective Aug. 31, 2020.
Barclay has over 20 years of senior leadership experience, Restaurants Canada said in a media statement. His most recent experience was in senior roles in food manufacturing for Cardinal Meats as well as in leading major national restaurant brand Swiss Chalet. Barclay has also owned a small independent restaurant café.
“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,” Barclay said. “Our industry, which employs over one million Canadians, and as a critical part of the national economy, is currently facing significant challenges. As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we are 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.”
“We are very pleased to welcome Todd to lead Restaurants Canada through these troubled times, and better ones to come,” said Guy Laframboise, chair of the association. “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.”
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