Breakfast Club of Canada President and CEO Tommy Kulczyk Announces Upcoming Retirement after Six Years of Transformative Leadership Helping Children

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - After six years of dedicated and impactful leadership, Tommy Kulczyk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Breakfast Club of Canada, has announced his decision to retire at the end of 2025, marking the conclusion of a remarkable tenure characterized by significant service and impact.

Under Mr. Kulczyk's guidance, the organization experienced significant growth and transformation, addressing increased food insecurity and challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership focused on expanding the organization, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring children receive nutritious breakfasts to enhance their readiness to learn.

As President and CEO, Mr. Kulczyk expanded Breakfast Club of Canada's reach nationwide by collaborating with corporate partners and significantly increasing the number of children accessing nutritious breakfasts. His strategic approach strengthened community relationships, improved program efficiency, and laid a solid foundation for ongoing success.

Mr. Kulczyk's major achievements include laying the groundwork for Canada's National School Food Program, announced in 2024, and expanding the Club's reach from 243,000 children nationwide to over 655,000 today.

"Serving as President and CEO of Breakfast Club of Canada has been an immense privilege," said Mr. Kulczyk. "I am grateful to our dedicated team, volunteers, Board members and community partners for their unwavering support, as well as to our donors and government funders, whose contributions are essential to the pursuit of our important mission."

The Club's Board of Directors has formed a committee tasked with overseeing the search for Mr. Kulczyk's successor. To ensure a thorough and comprehensive process, they have enlisted the expertise of Premium ressources humaines, a highly regarded executive search firm, to assist in identifying the ideal candidate.

"Tommy Kulczyk's passion and vision as a steadfast advocate for equitable food access have significantly enhanced Breakfast Club of Canada," stated Jacques Mignault, Chair of the Board of Directors. "His leadership has strengthened our organization and positioned us for the future. We sincerely thank Tommy and intend to build upon his legacy."

Breakfast Club of Canada remains committed to nurturing children's potential by ensuring they start their school day with access to a nutritious breakfast in a safe and supportive environment.

The organization can count on the entire management team to support and facilitate a smooth transition, ensuring that operations continue seamlessly during this period.

About Breakfast Club of Canada

Since 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada has been working with partners from all sectors to help children access a nutritious breakfast and reach their full potential. Accredited by Imagine Canada for its effective governance and recognized for its promotion of local food products across Canada, the Club helps reach children in every province and territory. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

SOURCE Breakfast Club of Canada

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