Kathleen Sullivan

Kathleen Sullivan is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in government and industry relations, currently serving as the Vice President of Government and Industry Relations at Maple Leaf Foods Inc since February 2023. Previously, Kathleen held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Food and Beverage Canada from June 2018 to February 2023. As the President of Sullivan Public Affairs from 2009 to 2018, Kathleen developed sustainable solutions for complex policy issues. Kathleen also served as the Executive Director of the Canadian Agri-food Trade Alliance, advocating for Canadian agri-food exporters, and held key leadership roles at the Canadian Agri-food Policy Institute and the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada. Furthermore, Kathleen has provided strategic policy support to the Government of Ontario and held the role of Vice President of Government Affairs at the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Academic credentials include a Law degree from Western University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Carleton University.