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 former P&G
Canada President Tim Penner has been appointed to the Company’s Board of
Directors.
“As Jamieson Wellness continues to grow as a public company, Board
support in areas such as international brand expansion, M&A and global
supply chain is increasingly important,” said David Williams, Chairman
of the Board. “We have no doubt that the expertise that Mr. Penner
brings in these areas will be a great resource for the Board and the
management team as we seek to achieve our mission of becoming the
world’s most successful and trusted health and wellness company.”
Mr. Penner served as President of Procter & Gamble Inc. (Canada) from
1999 to 2011, when he retired after 33 years with the company. He has
extensive international experience, as Vice President of P&G’s Health
and Beauty Care business in the UK and Ireland, and later as Vice
President of P&G’s North American Tissue/Towel business in Cincinnati,
Ohio. He currently serves as a Director and Chair of the HR Committee
for Intact Financial. He is Board Chair of MaRS Innovation and Chair of
the Finance and Audit Committee at SickKids Hospital. He is also
currently a Director at Club Coffee and The Beer Store.
Mr. Penner is past Chair of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, GS-1 and Food &
Consumer Products of Canada. He served on the Conference Board of
Canada, the Board of the Youth Challenge Fund and Career Bridge and was
Chair of the United Way of Greater Toronto 2007 Campaign, after serving
as Deputy Chair for 2006.
“As the former leader of a large consumer company I am excited to join
the Board of this remarkable consumer-focused company,” said Mr. Penner.
“Jamieson is one of the strongest brands in the country, and I look
forward to working with the Board to leverage my 33 years of experience
to further its growth in Canada and around the world.”
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 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.
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Jamieson Wellness
Ruth Winker
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Source: Jamieson Wellness Inc.