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Derek Drayson

Senior Merchant

Derek Drayson is a seasoned professional in the agricultural trading and real estate sectors, currently serving as a Senior Merchant at Columbia Grain International since September 2025 and owning NextKey Real Estate Inc. since January 2011. Previous experience includes roles as Trading Manager at Agrocorp International, where responsibility encompassed Canadian and USA raw commodity businesses, and as Commodity Trader for pulses at Providence Grain Solutions, overseeing significant product lines and marketing strategies. Drayson's background also features positions at G3 Canada Limited, Mission Terminal Inc. in various capacities, and as a Policy Analyst with the Government of Manitoba, highlighting expertise in grain operations, market strategy, and policy development. Drayson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce from the University of Manitoba.

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Winnipeg, Canada

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