Three New Directors Appointed to Further Support Company’s Mission and
Growth
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jamieson Wellness Inc. (“Jamieson Wellness” or the “Company”)
(TSX:JWEL), Canada’s number one manufacturer and marketer of branded
vitamins, minerals and supplements, announced today that Catherine
Potechin, Heather Allen and Steve Spooner have been appointed to the
Company’s Board of Directors effective October 18, 2017. The additions
round out the Board’s expertise in several key areas such as branding,
innovation, international expansion and mergers & acquisitions. With Ms.
Potechin, Ms. Allen and Mr. Spooner replacing Douglas Cahill, Richard
Zannino and Joseph Scharfenberger from CCMP Capital Advisors, the Board
of Directors is now complete and consists of eight members, seven of
whom are independent directors.
Ms. Potechin has spearheaded general management, sales and marketing as
Vice President in several international assignments. Her early training
and career as a dietitian led to over 25 years in various health based
industries including pharmaceuticals, medical/healthcare and nutritional
CPGs. During her career she has helped companies, including
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Mead Johnson Nutrition accelerate growth and
build shareholder value through disciplined execution of strategic
business plans. Ms. Potechin currently serves on four other corporate
boards including Diabetes Canada, the National Diabetes Trust Corp, Food
for Life Canada, and Central West Specialized Development Services. Ms.
Potechin will also serve as a member of the Company’s Governance,
Compensation and Nominating Committee.
Ms. Allen brings expansive branding and innovation experience within the
consumer health category globally, including North America, Europe and
Asia. As Executive Vice President for Category Development at Reckitt
Benckiser plc, she led a global brand portfolio transformation and
managed a team of 1200+ people across continents. In addition to her
focus on growth, Ms. Allen has managed risk in areas related to future
innovation, product portfolio and digital communication. Ms. Allen will
also serve as a member of the Company’s Governance, Compensation and
Nominating Committee.
Mr. Spooner brings over 32 years of experience negotiating, structuring,
financing and integrating complex acquisitions, and has developed and
executed strategies to transform companies to address business
challenges and capitalize on changing market opportunities. As Chief
Financial Officer for Mitel Networks, he possesses global responsibility
for Finance, Legal, Information Technology, M&A and Investor Relations.
Steve’s prior experience includes roles as CEO, COO and CFO of both
emerging and established industry players including tenures at Digital,
Wang, SHL Systemhouse, CrossKeys Systems, Stream Intelligent Networks
and Wysdom. Mr. Spooner will also serve as a member of the Company’s
Audit Committee.
“It’s been our vision from day one to improve the world’s health and
wellness, and these talented and experienced individuals add critical
experience to help guide our management, while propelling new growth
opportunities for the company,” said David Williams, Chairman of
Jamieson Wellness Inc. “We welcome Catherine, Heather and Steve, and
look forward to new achievements as we approach the end of this year and
look ahead to 2018. We thank CCMP for their invaluable support over the
years and for helping Jamieson Wellness achieve a successful IPO.”
About Jamieson Wellness
Jamieson Wellness is dedicated to improving the world's health and
wellness with its portfolio of innovative natural health brands.
Established in 1922, Jamieson Vitamins is the Company's heritage
brand and Canada's #1 consumer health brand. Jamieson Wellness
manufactures and markets sports nutrition products and specialty
supplements under its Progressive, Precision and Iron
Vegan brands. The Company also markets products by Lorna
Vanderhaeghe Health Solutions (LVHS), the #1 women's natural health
focused brand in Canada. For more information please visit
jamiesonwellness.com.
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