Lactalis Canada Announces Appointment of Matt Price as Chief Human Resources Officer
May 7, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and part of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Price to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective May 1, 2025.
In his role, Matt will lead Lactalis Canada’s total human resources strategy for a 4000+ workforce across the country including corporate human resources, industrial relations, organizational development, talent acquisition and total rewards.
“As part of the Lactalis Canada experience, we strive to be an Employer of Choice and are dedicated to fostering a culture that drives, develops and supports our people,” said Mark Taylor, President and CEO, Lactalis Canada. “We welcome Matt’s extensive experience and seasoned leadership as we continue to enhance key talent initiatives, foster cross collaboration, and champion a people-first approach that drives sustainable business growth while strengthening our future.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining Lactalis Canada at a pivotal time of growth, performance and innovation,” said Matt Price, CHRO at Lactalis Canada. “As a company that seeks to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians every day – starting with its investment in its people – I look forward to building on this all-important purpose and further shaping a workplace where everyone can thrive.”
With extensive experience across multiple industries and geographies along with deep expertise in organizational change and growth, labour relations, HR business partnering, talent management and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Matt was most recently at Unilever as Senior Vice President, HR, Ice Cream, Americas, where he led the HR agenda across North & South America. Prior to that, he was the Senior Vice President, Foods North America & Vice President, HR, Eastern Europe, overseeing more than 3,000 employees across 20 countries. Matt has also held senior HR leadership roles at Mars Inc. and GSK.
About Lactalis Canada Inc.
With over 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P’tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro, Khaas, siggi’s, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice, Bfit, Enjoy!, Marie Morin Canada, Galbani, and Président. With more than 30 operating sites including 20 manufacturing facilities across Canada, the company and its more than 4000 employees are committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians through sustainable and responsible growth, high-quality products, contribution to communities and partnership with farmers, customers, partners and suppliers. Lactalis Canada has been named on Forbes’ 2025 Best Employers in Canada and one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025. The company is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, headquartered in Laval, France. For more information, visit www.lactalis.ca
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