Marc-Andre Fortin

Western Canada Regional Director at Farmer's Business Network

Marc-Andre Fortin has a diverse work experience in the agricultural industry. Marc-Andre started their career at Dow AgroSciences as a Research and Development Technician, where they managed a team and conducted formulation testing for herbicides. Marc-Andre then joined Agrium and participated in their Management Trainee program, rotating through various departments including Customer Service and Canadian Dealer Sales.

Following their time at Agrium, Marc-Andre worked at Crop Production Services as a Regional Account Manager and later as a Branch Manager. In these roles, they focused on managing the fertilizer portfolio, improving positioning statements, and making necessary changes to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

Currently, Marc-Andre is working at Farmer's Business Network, Inc. where they have held multiple positions. Marc-Andre started as an Account Executive, building a successful business in the Southern Alberta market. Marc-Andre then moved into strategic planning and operations, optimizing supply chain processes and assisting in M&A activities and business development in the Canadian market. Marc-Andre also served as the Senior Manager of Strategy and Operations for FBN Direct Global, before being promoted to Director of North American Crop Protection. Marc-Andre is currently the Corporate Strategy Director, utilizing their expertise to guide the company's strategic direction.

Overall, Marc-Andre Fortin has a strong background in strategy, operations, and sales in the agricultural industry, with experience in research and development, management, and customer service.

Marc-Andre Fortin completed their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Bioresource Policy and Business Economics from the University of Saskatchewan from 2008 to 2013. There is no available information about their education after that.

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Timeline

  • Western Canada Regional Director

    March, 2023 - present

  • Director North American Crop Protection

    December, 2020

  • Senior Manager Strategy And Operations FBN Direct Global

    June, 2020

  • Manager Of Strategic Planning International

    January, 2020

  • Planning And Operations

    March, 2019

  • Account Executive

    February, 2018