External Advisor to the Board

About Us

At Semex / Boviteq, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

About The Role

Semex is seeking a highly experienced and strategic External Advisor to join our Board of Directors. This role is designed to bring an external perspective and expertise to our governance structure, supporting our strategic direction and enhancing our decision-making processes. The External Advisor will provide valuable insights and guidance, enhancing the skillset of the current Board of Directors.

What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic advice and insights to the Board of Directors, aligning with Semex's long-term goals and strategic imperatives.
• Offer expertise in international markets, including trade, regulation, and foreign exchange.
• Support high-level, value-based selling and go-to-market strategies.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, bringing deal-making experience to the board.
• Assist in product strategy and portfolio management, especially in consolidating or corporatizing markets.
• Promote innovation and automation within the agricultural sector.
• Bring diverse perspectives and challenge the board constructively.
• Ensure alignment with Semex’s cooperative values and governance style and contribute to enhanced governance practices.
• An asset, but not required: Contribute knowledge of global beef supply chains, feedlots, processing, and commercial beef production.
  
  

What You Need to Succeed:

• Extensive experience in international business, preferably with exposure to diverse regulatory environments.
• Proven track record in strategic sales, business development, and high-level selling.
• Background in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Familiarity with governance models in member-based or cooperative organizations.
• Experience in product strategy and portfolio management.
• Understanding of robotics, automation, and ag-tech.
• Ability to bring diverse perspectives and challenge constructively.
• Strong cultural fit with Semex’s cooperative values and governance style.
• Knowledge of the beef industry and global supply chains an asset
  
  

Additional Information

• This is a non-voting advisory role.
• The advisor will be expected to attend board meetings and provide input on strategic decisions.
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and industry standards.
  
  

At Semex / Boviteq we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk! core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting [email protected] .

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.