LAVAL,
QC, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune
Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:
NEPT), a consumer-packaged goods company focused on plant-based,
sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced
the promotion of Lisa Gainsborg,
currently Neptune's Financial Controller, to Interim Chief
Financial Officer, effective immediately, replacing Raymond Silcock who has resigned for personal
reasons.
Statement from Neptune Management and Board of
Directors:
"Ms. Gainsborg has played a key
leadership role in our audit process during her time at Neptune as
Financial Controller. She has done an exceptional job of preparing
the Company's financial reporting and is heavily involved in our
upcoming quarterly financial results. We expect a seamless
transition during this process."
Ms. Gainsborg possesses significant experience and knowledge of
accounting and finance across both public and private companies,
with background in financial statement preparation, Securities and
Exchange Commission reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, the
creation of accounting and reporting controls and procedures, and
experience with developing enterprise resource planning systems.
Ms. Gainsborg previously held financial leadership roles at several
companies including Basanite, Inc., Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc.,
A+ Accounting Services, Inc. She has also provided chief financial
officer consulting services and accounting system support for
clients and prepared corporate, partnership, and individual tax
returns. Ms. Gainsborg is a Certified Public Accountant in
Florida and Maryland. She received a Bachelor of Business
Administration in Accounting from Hofstra
University in 1989.
Statement from Neptune Management and Board of
Directors:
"We want to thank Ray for all his
support during his time here at Neptune. On behalf of the Board and
the rest of the team at Neptune, we wish him and his family all the
best in the future."
About Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.
Neptune is a
consumer-packaged goods company that aims to innovate health and
wellness products. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in
Laval, Quebec, the Company focuses
on developing a portfolio of high-quality, affordable consumer
products that align with the latest market trends for natural,
sustainable, plant-based and purpose-driven lifestyle brands. The
Company's products are available in more than 27,000 retail
locations and include well-known organic food and beverage brands
such as Sprout Organics, Nosh, and Nurturme, as well as
nutraceuticals brands like Biodroga and Forest Remedies. With its efficient and
adaptable manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure, the
Company can quickly respond to consumer demand, and introduce new
products through retail partners and e-commerce channels. Please
visit neptunewellness.com for more details.
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SOURCE: Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.
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