Canadian poultry industry veteran Mark Finnimore has joined Marel Stork Poultry Processing as Vice President of Poultry Sales – Canada. Mark brings a vast background in the poultry business including experience in live operations, hatchery and feed, processing and further processing to his new position.

“Stork Poultry Processing has always been admired for bringing new ideas to the table. This company has demonstrated worldwide that they can address different needs for different geographies and demographics,” Finnimore stated. “In the end, the decision was simple. I knew I wanted to partner with a company which has proven they are committed to partnering with their customers.”

Finnimore joins a team of nine professionals dedicated to the Canadian poultry industry. Having been a client for many years on the buying side, Finnimore said the biggest thing for him is the innovative fire of a company.

“Automation has been the salvation of our industry. Innovation on the processing side equates to innovation on store shelves,” he said. “Processors come to Marel Stork because they can count on this company for innovation and for solutions.”

His contribution to the team is clear.

“During my 28 years, I have had the benefit of working in all areas in the industry. I can utilize that background and knowledge to help our customers develop processes that allow them to be cost effective and flexible in an ever changing market.”