By Curtis Galbraith

Agriculture

Leadership change coming for UFA

Aug 13, 2024 | 6:00 AM

United Farmers of Alberta will see a leadership change at the end of this year.

The company says in a release that current president and CEO Scott Bolton will retire on December 31.

He will be replaced by Fred Thun, who has held the executive vice president and CFO roles with UFA for four years.

“It’s a great time to be at UFA. As incoming president and CEO, I’m excited to add value to our members and customers and to positively impact the communities we serve. UFA’s 115-year history provides a strong foundation from which to expand our co-operative’s operations and local impact,” says Thun in that same release.

Thun was picked to fill the spot by the Board of Directors.

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“The Board of Directors conducted a robust evaluation process of high-calibre candidates to ensure UFA is best positioned for success. We are confident that Fred’s dynamic leadership skills, strong agricultural background and experience in all facets of our business position him as the natural choice to lead our co-operative, furthering the great work that has already been accomplished towards UFA’s strategic goals,” says director and chair of the Leadership Transition Committee Cindy Bjorklund, also in that release.

The release also says that Thun was raised on a farm in Saskatchewan. and that he has spent most of his career working in agriculture.

He will spend the next few months working with Bolton on the transition.