Mr. McGivern provides clients with analysis, information, overview and forecasts to aid their business decision process. This helps with the development of costing models, presentations and evaluation of procurement/marketing programs. He came to IEG Vantage in 1999 from XL Foods Ltd. Part of his current role involves presenting to agribusinesses, livestock/meat organizations, financial entities, academic associations and government agencies in the US, Canada and abroad. Mr. McGivern has a BSc in agricultural sciences from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in economics from the University of Calgary.