Topigs Norsvin Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Shaw as Managing Director,
effective May 1, 2025. In his new role, he will report to Geert Rombouts, Regional Director North America.
Mike Shaw succeeds Cam McGavin, who will continue to contribute with Key Accounts, special projects and
as an advisor during the transition period.
With the appointment of Mike Shaw, Topigs Norsvin Canada has a Managing Director who is very familiar
with the pig sector but also highly knowledgeable about the organization. He has held various roles within
Topigs Norsvin since 2008. His last position was Director Operations. He also holds the position of Global
Operations Manager at Topigs Norsvin International.
Mike Shaw about his new position “I am very pleased to take on this leadership role at Topigs Norsvin
Canada, with our world-class genetics program and talented team, we’re uniquely positioned to help
Canadian pork producers enhance efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. I look forward to strengthening
our partnerships across the industry while driving continued innovation.”
Geert Rombouts, Regional director North America emphasizes Shaw’s qualifications for the position: “Mike’s
strategic insight, technical expertise, and customer-focused approach make him the ideal leader to guide our
Canadian operations through their next phase of growth. His deep understanding of both our genetics
programs and the broader market landscape will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence in
Canada.”
Geert Rombouts also acknowledged McGavin’s significant contributions: “Cam has played an extremely
important role in the very successful development of Topigs Norsvin in Canada during his long service.
Under his leadership, Topigs Norsvin Canada has grown into the market leader in Canada, and also
established one of our central nucleus breeding locations. We are very grateful for his efforts and thank him
for his great dedication.”
