Viterra is proud of its accomplishments and the recognition we receive from our communities. We are an innovative leader, with employees dedicated to performance excellence.
On this page, we are pleased to share our corporate achievements, and some highlights from the awards, honours and appointments received by Viterra employees.
Viterra Vice-President Recognized for Outstanding Achievement
Viterra is pleased to announce that Kyle Jeworski, Viterra’s Vice-President, Grain Merchandising and Transportation, North America, has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40™ by the Caldwell Partners. The award recognizes exceptional Canadians under the age of 40 who are outstanding leaders in their chosen fields.
Kyle has held a variety of progressively responsible positions with Viterra since joining the Company in 1997. He is now one of Viterra’s key leaders responsible for a distribution and logistics system of 83 grain terminals and three port terminals, 200 direct and 1,500 indirect reports, and a portfolio with estimated sales exceeding $3 billion. In recent years, Kyle has also played an important role in a number of complex international acquisitions and mergers, including the former Saskatchewan Wheat Pool’s 2007 acquisition of Agricore United that resulted in the establishment of Viterra Inc.
Viterra would like to thank Kyle for his dedication to the Company and congratulate him on winning this prestigious award!
Viterra is pleased to announce that Kyle Jeworski, Viterra’s Vice-President, Grain Merchandising and Transportation, North America, has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40™ by the Caldwell Partners. The award recognizes exceptional Canadians under the age of 40 who are outstanding leaders in their chosen fields. Read more
Viterra was recently recognized by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) with an Award of Excellence for Corporate Reporting. Read more
The 2010 Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) was the first time for Viterrato join what is known as the world's largest corporate healthinitiative. Viterra employees formed teams, with each participantreceiving a pack that included a pedometer to record their daily stepcount (and cycling and swimming). Read more
Viterra's Cascadia Terminal has been awarded with the Canadian Wheat Board's (CWB) "Grain Handler of the Year" designation. The awards program acknowledges the CWB's grain industry partners' expertise, high performance and commitment to excellence. The distinction for Viterra's port terminal was earned through the efforts of Cascadia's staff who continue to demonstrate accuracy, timeliness and flexibility in their work, adapting to new programs and methods. Read more
Viterra entered a team of enthusiastic runners in the 2010 FOXTEL Lap held in Adelaide on Friday 29 October, and came away with first place out of 16 teams! Read more
Viterra Inc. is pleased to announce that its President and CEO Mayo Schmidt was named Chief Executive of the Year by Canadian Business Magazine. Read more
Congratulations to Mark Coppicus, Viterra’s Director NH3 Operations and Regulatory Affairs, who received an Award of Merit from the Canadian Fertilizer Institute (CFI). He was honoured August 11, 2009 at the CFI’s Annual Conference in Whistler, BC. Read more
August 2, 2009 - Congratulations to our CEO and President Mayo Schmidt, Warren Lister, Director of Customer Solutions, and Brennan Craig, Merchandiser Oilseeds and Pulses, for their successful completion of the Viterra Ironman 70.3 Calgary on Sunday, August 2nd. Read more
Viterra is pleased to announce that Tim Ferguson, Viterra's Manager of Crop Development for Western Canada, recently received an Honorary Life Award from the Canadian Seed Growers' Association, Alberta chapter. Read more
