Tim Lambert - IEF Chairman
Tim is a founding trustee and current Chairman of the IEF. He is passionate about helping more people around the world access the incredible nutrition found in eggs and has led the Canadian egg industry through a period of unprecedented growth as Chief Executive Officer of Egg Farmers of Canada.
A graduate from the University of Guelph with an Honours degree in Animal and Poultry Science, Tim has worked his entire career in agriculture. He has held roles at Ontario Swine Improvement and Beef Improvement Ontario as well with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture’s genetic improvement programs.
Tim was appointed President of the International Egg Commission in 2019 and also serves as the Chairman of the Heart for Africa (Canada) Board of Directors and Foundation. He is a member of the Heart for Africa United States and Eswatini Board of Directors, and is a past-member of the Egg Industry Center Board of Advisors.
Tim was awarded the University of Guelph's prestigious Alumni of Honour award in 2018 for his professional and volunteer contributions both nationally and globally.