McCain Foods appoints Mr. José Boisjoli to its Board of Directors

McCain Foods Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. José Boisjoli to its Board of Directors, by its parent company, McCain Foods Group Inc.

Mr. Boisjoli is President and Chief Executive Officer of BRP Inc. He has held this position since 2003 and brings to the McCain Foods Limited board more than a decade of experience as the leader of a successful multi-billion dollar Canadian business with international operations.

Mr. Boisjoli joined BRP in 1989, after eight years in the pharmaceutical and road safety equipment industries and holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the Université de Sherbrooke.

His expertise in manufacturing, global markets and expanding Canadian businesses on the global stage will be put to great use by McCain Foods Limited.

Andrew McCain, Chairman of the McCain Foods Group Inc. Board:

“We are excited to welcome José Boisjoli to the Board of McCain Foods Limited.”

“His strategic vision and business experience have grown BRP into a global Canadian success story.”

“He will be a valued voice on our Board as we continue to strengthen the market leading position of McCain Foods Limited around the world.”