The Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has announced that Justine Hendricks has been appointed as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). She is the first female to hold the position.

FCC is an important partner for Canada’s producers facing supply chain challenges, commodity price volatility, and the rising costs of key agricultural inputs. As CEO, Hendricks will drive forward the corporation’s mandate of supporting the sector by providing financial and advisory services, expanding access to capital and enhancing its products and services.

Prior to this appointment, she has held various positions at Export Development Canada (EDC) over the past 16 years. She was named EDC’s senior vice-president and chief corporate sustainability officer, sustainable business and enablement in 2019. Her leadership in advancing the organization’s 10-year strategy ensured EDC continued to be a leader for Canada and its customers on environmental, social and governance principles. Hendricks also designed and executed EDC’s Net Zero 2050 strategy.

 “We have broken another glass ceiling with the arrival of Justine Hendricks at the head of Farm Credit Canada,” said Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of agriculture and agri-food. “Her skills in finance, her expertise in sustainable development and her collaborative leadership makes her an ideal choice for this position.”

Source: Farm Credit Canada December 21,2022 news release