Over the years, growth and expansion has been a driving force at OSI Group, the world’s leading meat processing company. The company has expanded to new markets and achieved growth under the leadership of David McDonald, OSI Group’s president.
Recently, OSI Group acquired Baho Food, a Dutch-based company that supplies convenience foods, snacks and meat to retail and foodservice brands. David said Baho Food will complement OSI’s presence in Europe and its current processing ability to help them manage the complex demands of the food market. Baho has five affiliated companies with the factories in Germany and the Netherlands serving 18 countries in the continent. Baho Food’s management, including the managing director, John Balvers, will work with OSI Group to achieve the growth objective. Balvers commented that their combined strength will be an advantage in offering a wider portfolio of products.
OSI Group’s wide presence and excellent performance is a testament to David McDonald’s devotion to the company’s success. For more than 30 years, David McDonald OSI Group has demonstrated outstanding leadership where he has been able to achieve remarkable results in different market. Initially, he served the company as a project manager before being promoted to render his service as the president due to his impressive work. In addition, David serves as the chairman of North American Meat Institute. He has also been an independent director at Marfrig Global Foods S.A since 2008 after the company acquired OSI Europe and Brazil. He belongs to OSI Group’s board of directors and works at OSI International Foods, Australia as a director. David is an alumnus of Iowa State University where he graduated with a degree in animal science.
Speaking to CEOCFO Magazine, David McDonald said that since its inception, OSI Group has focused on achieving growth globally and to benefit their partners. They work relentlessly to ensure that they meet and exceed the expectations of their customers. They also involve their clients through sharing information to ensure that they deliver the most effective and long term solutions to the food industry. Their response to customers’ needs has encouraged innovation at the company. OSI Group ensures they offer secure and quality food products that meet the highest safety standards in the industry.