VANCOUVER, BC – Oppy has hired Donald Slot as its new Toronto-based Sales Representative.  He will market Oppy’s full assortment to Eastern Canadian customers.

Walt Breeden, Director of Sales for Canada, says that Slot worked for four years as a key account executive at Westrow Food Group where he focused on that company’s imported fresh produce business since June 2010, according to a press release.

“Donald’s skills and experience are a great fit,” Breeden said.  “His knowledge of the inner workings of the imported produce business, as well as his retail relationships, will immediately enhance our service in Eastern Canada.”

While at Westrow, Slot also delivered successful organic programs across various product categories.  According to Breeden, organics are a growing category at Oppy, and the company welcomes Slot’s expertise.

“There’s a great deal of social interest around organics,” Slot said. “People are looking to growers and marketers to help them understand what is behind their food. I think there’s a good opportunity to make organics a larger part of the Oppy portfolio in Eastern Canada.”

Prior to Westrow, Slot worked at Global Fresh Import and Export, Inc. of Toronto in sales and procurement.  He also spent five years with B.C. Tree Fruits Ltd. as a strategic account manager.

Congratulations Donald!

Oppy