Kevin Broadworth

Value Proposition

Kevin brings over 35 years of experience in agri-business. He facilitates growth by using a big picture approach while using the talents of the individuals to help his clients reach their full potential. He has used this team approach to excel in senior level management positions in Eastern and Western Canada as well as the Southern US. Kevin has a natural love for optimizing talent in a landscape that is driven by data, processes, and a focused strategy. A procurement and supply chain specialist, Kevin also understands risk management and how to deploy and execute strategies to mitigate business risks. Kevin uniquely sees how all the pieces of a business puzzle can fit together to provide the optimal results.

Selected Achievements

Formed and developed an international team of risk management and logistics professionals for an international private equity company which was instrumental in contributing to 3.7X EBITA increase.
Increased the Global KPI metrics of a procurement team from last to first in a 39-country global animal feed business unit and sustained a first place standing over multiple years.
Directed a major packaging change of a North American company leading to a 20 percent uplift in sales.
Developed and executed on a strategic plan for a multi unit which increased EBITA 30 percent.
Established a management team for a large family business that let it to move from a sole to multi decision maker leadership team, allowing it to sustain a successful succession of the business.
Developed a pricing strategy to further enhance market position and profitability of a Canadian agri-business.
Implemented a disciplined costing strategy which improved income over material cost by 10 percent.
Developed and executed commodity risk management strategies for ingredients and currency for seven manufacturing plants in Ontario and Quebec.

Experience

Hi Pro Feeds: Director of Risk Management and Logistics North American
Snobelen Farms Ltd.: General Manager
New Life Mills Ltd.: Director of Procurement
Agribrands Purina Canada Inc., a Cargill Company: Supply Chain Risk Manager
Ralston Purina Canada: Purchasing Manager
Ralston Purina Canada: Costumer Service and Quality Manager

Qualifications

Honors Bachelor of Science Agricultural Economics, University of Guelph

Volunteerism

Coach, referee Gloucester Lacrosse Association
Coach Whitby Warriors Lacrosse Association
Founder, President Brockville Lacrosse Association
Coach Brockville Hockey Association
Coach Woodstock Navy Vets Hockey

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News Release: Kevin Broadworth, an Agri-business and Risk Management Consultant, Joins Osborne

Osborne Interim Management is pleased to welcome Kevin Broadworth to the team as a Senior [...]