Norm Dreger

Principal @Osborne Interim Management

Calgary, AB, CA
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WORK HISTORY

May 2016 — Present

Principal @Osborne Interim Management

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CA

For over a decade, Osborne Interim Management has been providing it\'s clients with senior level executives, on an interim basis, to assist during periods of change or uncertainty. Being part of the Osborne team will allow me to continue utilizing my skills, while being able to offer clients the benefit of an expanded team of seasoned professionals with a broad range of industry experiences.

EDUCATION

1979 — 1983

University of Manitoba

B.Sc. Agricultural Economics, Farm Business Mgmt

2001 — 2003

University of Calgary

Executive MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

SKILLS

CornCross-Functional Team LeadershipMarketing StrategyLifesciencesGenomicsCrmSciencePlant BreedingManagementTeam BuildingR&DSales ManagementMarket DevelopmentCrop ProtectionInternational BusinessLeadershipProduct ManagementAgricultureBiofuelsMarketingStrategic PlanningMolecular BiologyAgronomyCommercializationIntegrated MarketingMarket ResearchProduct DevelopmentTechnology TransferNew Business DevelopmentManagement ConsultingGeneral Business ManagementAgribusinessLife SciencesSustainable AgricultureAgrochemicalsEntrepreneurshipBudgetsBusiness StrategyBusiness PlanningChange Management

ABOUT NORM DREGER

I have over thirty years of experience in the agri-business sector. My numerous and wide-ranging positions have included both technical and commercial roles. I have applied my collaborative, management style to senior level assignments in Canada, North America, Europe, and globally. I am as comfortable in a multi-national’s boardroom debating strategy, as I am leading field staff through successful implementation. I am equally adept at engaging with producers. I connect with people, asking the right questions to uncover the real issues, creatively identify the optimal solutions, and effectively support the associated change management challenges.Selected achievements: • Turned around the Hungarian operations for a multi-national agri-business, developing focused business processes including HR initiatives, and exceeding financial targets• Built a North American cereals team for a multi-national agri-business, helping to grow revenue by 20%(to approximately $500 million) in under three years• Established a Canadian business development team, encompassing new technology scouting, data negotiations and third party relationships, to successfully address the opportunities and challenges posed by new market entrants• Led the creation of a customer experience management program for a Canadian division of a global agri-business, establishing best in class CRM functionality• Successfully launched products that became sector leaders in the North American, European, and global agricultural markets

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