Patrick Desson

Patrick Desson has extensive experience in supply chain and procurement, with roles in various companies. Patrick is currently a Senior Director of Procurement - Commodities & Ingredients at Winland Foods since 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Pickle Packers International Inc. from 2019. At TreeHouse Foods, they held several positions including Senior Director of Agriculture Procurement from 2015 to 2022, Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain from 2017 to 2019, and Senior Director of Supply Chain & Procurement from 2015 to 2017. Before joining TreeHouse Foods, they worked at E.D. Smith Foods Ltd. as a Senior Manager of Logistics and Logistics Manager from 2002 to 2007.

Patrick Desson completed their Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Labour Studies & Commerce at McMaster University from 1997 to 2001. In 2021, they pursued Advanced Strategic Negotiation Training and became a Complete Skilled Negotiator at The Gap Partnership. Additionally, they obtained a Certificate in Executive Supply Chain Management from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2004.