Denise Hockaday

Denise Hockaday has extensive work experience in the agricultural industry. Denise is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Chicken Farmers of Ontario since September 2021. Prior to this, they worked at The Climate Corporation as the Climate Business Lead - Canada from April 2016 to September 2021. Denise also held various roles at Monsanto Company and Monsanto Canada. Denise was the DEKALB Business Lead - Canada from August 2014 to May 2016, National DEKALB Corn/Soy Marketing Manager at Monsanto Canada from December 2011 to September 2014, DEKALB Corn/Soy Marketing Manager - E. Canada at Monsanto from January 2008 to December 2011, and Communications and Promotions Lead at Monsanto Canada from September 2005 to December 2008. Denise started their career at Monsanto Company in 2003, where they worked in field research and operations until September 2005.

Denise Hockaday obtained their Bachelor of Commerce degree in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations from the University of Guelph. Denise pursued their undergraduate education from 1999 to 2003.