Kristom's strength rests upon the experience of our team and network. With expertise in the total protein value chain, and our vast experience in many global markets, we are committed to superior service and solutions for our customers and supplier partners.


President Tom Koshelowsky
Managing Director Jeff Clarke
Trading Director Hugo Michel
Director Paul Remington
Trading Manager - Asia Martin Lavoie
Trader - Asia I-Chun Cheng
Trader - Asia Melanie Lemay
Trader Assistant - Asia Alice Xun
Trader - Latin America and Africa Stanislav Goldobin

 

Tom Koshelowsky - President

Tom is located in Nassau, Bahamas and has significant experience in the global meat trading industry. In addition to his duties as President, Tom still actively uses his trading expertise in the Asian and African markets.

Jeff Clarke - Managing Director

Jeff has held various Executive Positions throughout his career in the Industry, with experience in the total value chain. In addition to his general management responsibilities, Jeff is actively involved in the Asia-Pacific markets.

Hugo Michel - Trading Director

Hugo has had a long career in the meat industry and boasts significant experience in international trading. Hugo's knowledge of pork and poultry are a tremendous asset in Kristom's Eastern European trading activities. Hugo also supports the office administration type functions.

Paul Remington - Director

Paul is a seasoned trader with more than 18 years experience in the meat industry, trading a variety of proteins. Paul's principal markets are Africa and Russia, where he is recognized as a market leader. Paul also assists in trader development and various sourcing functions.

Martin Lavoie - Trading Manager Asia

Martin is the former Vice President of Canada Pork International. Martin offers Kristom international marketing expertise, including an understanding of the challenges related to international market access. Martin directly trades in both the South Korea and Singapore markets.

I-Chun Cheng - Trader Asia

I-Chun is responsible for developing the pork, poultry and beef markets in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. A native of Shanghai, China, I-Chun is fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin. I-Chun has a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.

Melanie Lemay - Trader Asia

Melanie has been in the Trading Industry for 15 years, and has specialized in the Asian markets. Melanie's main focus for the company is Taiwan and the Philippines, and she also supports the USA sourcing activities. Melanie holds a degree in Business Administration.

Alice Xun - Trader Assistant Asia

Alice supports the trading activities in Asia, and is directly involved in the trade into the Taiwan and Hong Kong markets. Alice holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, and is fluent in Chinese and Mandarin.

Stanislav Goldobin - Trader Latin America and Africa

Stanislav is focused on the trading activities in both Latin America and West Africa. Stanislav commenced his employment at Kristom within our Logistics Group. He has language abilities in English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Supervisor Toula Xanthakos
Coordinator Mike Brady
Coordinator Cynthia Gutierrez
Coordinator Gary Lau
Coordinator Ilona Alidzaeva

 

Toula Xanthakos - Logistics Supervisor

Toula has been in the shipping industry for over 20 years and is responsible for supervising all of Kristom's logistics functions. Toula is also directly involved with the logistics activities related to Russia and Japan.

Mike Brady - Logistics Coordinator

Mike has had a vast experience in the shipping industry, with a career spanning over 20 years. Mike's primary logistics activities are focused on the Africa's, Japan, and Australia.

Cynthia Gutierrez - Logistics Coordinator

Cynthia's primary responsibilities are focused on the logistic functions related to Asia and Latin America. She recently graduated with a degree in Supply Chain Management. Cynthia is fluent in Spanish.

Gary Lau - Logistics Coordinator

Gary has a strong background in the shipping industry, and has held various positions throughout his career. Gary assumes responsibility for the logistic activities associated with Asia. He is fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin.

Ilona Alidzaeva - Logistics Coordinator

Ilona comes to Kristom from the Financial Sector and currently is working on the logisitic activities for the business in Eastern Europe including Russia. She is fluent in Russian.

Director of Finance And Administration Craig Calway
Accounts Payable Supervisor Terri-Ann Koshelowsky

 

Craig Calway - Director of Finance And Administration

Craig is certified with the General Accountants of Canada and is responsible for all of Kristom's financial affairs including accounting. He has worked in the food industry for well over a decade.

Terri-Ann Koshelowsky - Accounts Payable Supervisor

Terri-Ann works in our accounting department as Kristom's accounts payable supervisor and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

South & Central America Cristine Dos Santos Tempaku
Australia Terry Dawson
Philippines Charlie Cuevas
Eastern Europe Philipp Smirnov
Europe Robert Krupka
Japan Daijiro Akashi

 

Cristine dos Santos Tempaku - Trader Agent Brazil

Cristine is located in Brazil and has over 10 years experience in foreign trade and is responsible for procurement and sales in the South and Central American markets. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, and is fluent in both Portuguese and English.

Terry Dawson - Sales Agent Australia

Terry is located in Australia and works out of Kristom's Brisbane office. He has over 10 years experience in meat procurement and processing.

Charlie Cuevas - Sales Agent Philippines

Charlie is located in the Philippines and has been involved in the meat industry for 20 years. He has production, import, and selling experience in various proteins. Charlie is focused on the continuous development and maintenance of Kristom's business in the Philippines.

Philipp Smirnov - Trader Eastern Europe

Philipp is located in St Petersburg, Russia and specializes in selling to the Russian and Eastern European markets. Philipp is fluent in Russian, English, French, and German and has recently acquired his PhD in Sociology.

Robert Krupka - Procurement Representative Europe

Robert works out of Gdynia in Poland, and is responsible for the procurement and development of the meat products sourced from the Europen market. Robert has a vast amount of experience in the food industry, in which he has held various positions during his career.

Daijiro Akashi (Brightstone Japan) - Sales Agent Japan

Daijiro is responsible for the sales and marketing activities for the Japanese market. With an office in Tokyo , he assumes the responsibility of the continued development and maintenance of this important market.