Joan Hardy

Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Grain and Fertilizer · Canadian Pacific Railway

Joan is responsible for the commercial customer relationships and product marketing related to CP’s bulk business, including grain, fertilizers, potash and coal. Joan joined CP in spring 2018 after 12 years at Richardson International, Canada’s largest agri-business and a global leader in agriculture and food processing, where she served as Vice-President, Transportation. There she was responsible for rail, marine and truck transportation across Richardson’s North American network. Prior to joining Richardson International, Joan spent 21 years at Canadian National, where she held various roles, including Operations Superintendent, Assistant Vice-President, Sales and Senior Director in CN’s customer service centre. Joan holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba. She is located in Winnipeg, the home of key grain shippers, where she is well positioned to further CP’s goal of sustainable, profitable growth. Joan chairs the Board of Trustees for United Way Winnipeg. She is also a volunteer and past board member with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.

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Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference East

22 November 2026 Niagara Falls, Canada

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