A Legacy of Leadership in Agriculture
Richardson International is a global leader in agriculture and food processing. We are Canada’s largest agribusiness and a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major grains and oilseeds. With a legacy of service going back over 160 years, our vertical integration strategy starts with the relationships we have with our farmer customers and ends with oat-, wheat-, durum- and canola-based food products and ingredients in kitchens around the world.
Our History
Richardson International is a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited, which began as a one-man grain merchandising operation in Kingston, Ontario in 1857. James Richardson moved his business to Winnipeg, Manitoba, becoming the first company to handle grain grown by farmers in Western Canada and the first to build grain elevators in many communities across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
As the Canadian agriculture environment shifted over the years, Richardson adjusted its operations to meet the needs of its grower customers. While remaining family-owned, Richardson became exporters of Canadian grains and oilseeds, then moved into oat and durum milling and processing and packaging of canola oil products. It has now grown to become a global enterprise, operating businesses around the world.
Our Values
Trust
Excellence
Teamwork
Strategic Thinking
We are problem solvers, backed by data and accurate information. We are practical and diligent as we make informed investments that support our continued success.
Innovation
Ethical
Executive Leadership Team
Darwin Sobkow
President & Chief Executive Officer
Craig Sheldon
Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer
Darrell Sobkow
Executive Vice-President, Processing, Food & Ingredients
John Peterson
Executive Vice-President, Merchandising & Transportation
Tom Hamilton
Executive Vice-President, Agribusiness Operations
Jean-Marc Ruest
Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs & General Counsel
Natalie Chan
Senior Vice-President, Human Resources
Nancy Robertson
Senior Vice-President, Technology